Model Tested: 2021 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD Engine: 2.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 227-250 horsepower 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $37,405 As Tested: $38,630 Performance: Welcome turbocharger availability Lots of useful torque Impressive acceleration … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Toyota Tacoma Limited 4×4 Double Cab Nightshade Edition Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 278 horsepower 285 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 18-mpg city, 22-mpg highway, 20-mpg combined Base Price: $41,980 As Tested: $45,183 Performance: Pleasant, reasonably compliant highway ride Good … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Lexus NX 300h Luxury Engine:2.5-liter I-4, 194 total system horsepower Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 33-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 31-mpg combined Base Price: $46,510 As Tested: $52,855 Performance: Smooth, comfortable highway ride Seamless auto stop/start OK fuel economy—we averaged … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid Touring Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 212 horsepower, 232 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 40-mpg city, 35-mpg highway, 38-mpg combined Base Price: $35,950 As Tested: $35,950 Performance: Smooth highway ride, quiet, refined Hybrid more powerful than standard … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport SUV Engine:2.5-liter Boxer 4-cylinder, 182 horsepower, 176 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27-mpg city, 34-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $26,495 As Tested: $29,145 Performance: Strong acceleration, although not WRX strong Displacement now 2.5-L … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Ford Ranger SuperCrew 4×4 Lariat Crew Cab 5’ Box Engine: 2.3-liter Ecoboost I-4, 270 horsepower, 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 24-mpg highway, 22-mpg combined Base Price: $38,675 As Tested: $46,910 Performance: Strong power for a … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Ford F350 SRW 4X4 Crew Cab Platinum Styleside Engine:7.3-liter V-8, 430 horsepower, 475 lb-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: Not required for this truck Base Price: $67,745 As Tested: $74,980 Performance: Pleasant highway ride both loaded and empty … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Lexus RC F 2-DR Coupe Engine:5.0-liter V-8, 472 horsepower, 395 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 16-mpg city, 24-mpg highway, 19-mpg combined Base Price: $64,900 As Tested: $79,718 Performance: Impressive, exciting acceleration Beautiful engine/exhaust sounds, but not raucous … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Toyota Highlander Platinum V6 AWD Engine:3.5-liter V-6, 295 horsepower, 263 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined Base Price: $48,800 As Tested: $51,112 Performance: Smooth V-6 engine and 8-speed automatic transmission Lots of … read more