Model Tested: Lexus RC300 AWD F-Sport Engine: 3.5-Liter V6 Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic Horsepower: 260 Torque: 236 lb.-ft. EPA Ratings: 18/City • 24/Highway • 21/Combined Base Price: $48,540 As Tested: $57,230 Overview: With sporty, aggressively handsome styling, and full-time AWD, the Lexus RC300 F-Sport … read more

Model tested: 2019 Bullitt Mustang Engine: 5-liter TI-VCT V8 Transmission: 6-speed manual Horsepower: 480 Torque: 420 lb.ft. EPA ratings: 15/city, 24/highway, 18/combined Base price: $46,595 As tested: Not available Overview: The 1968 Steve McQueen film “Bullitt” featured the granddaddy of all car chases … read more

Model tested: 2020 Kia Telluride SX V6 AWD Engine: 3.8-liter gas direct injection V6 Horsepower: 291 Torque: 262 lb.-ft. at 5,200 rpm Transmission: 8-speed automatic EPA ratings: 19/city, 24/highway, 21/combined Base price: $43,490 As tested: $46,860 Overview: There’s a reason the all-new, 2020 … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Engine: 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi V8, 707 horsepower, 650 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 12-mpg city, 21-mpg highway, 15-mpg combined Base Price: $69,645 As Tested: $80,315 Performance: Incredible acceleration—a true supercar Great sounding exhaust … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Subaru WRX Premium Series White Engine:2.0-liter turbocharged flat 4, 268 horsepower, 258 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 21-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined Base Price: $29,795 As Tested: $35,259 Performance: Very athletic, nimble Impressive cornering Strong responsive … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Mercedes GLC 300 4Matic SUV Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4, 255 horsepower, 273 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 21-mpg city, 28-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $44,500 As Tested: $60,875 Performance: Strong performance from relatively small turbocharged I-4 Excellent … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-SPEC Engine:2.0-liter turbocharged I-4, 272 horsepower, 280 lb-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 21-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined Base Price: $45,800 As Tested: $46,795 Performance: Athletic turbocharged four cylinder engine Excellent AWD system with … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Mazda6 Signature Engine:2.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 227 or 250 horsepower, 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city, 31-mpg highway, 26-mpg combined Base Price: $35,300 As Tested: $36,915 Performance: Smooth, very pleasant highway ride Nice blend of luxury … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Lexus UX 250h F Sport Engine: 2.0-liter I-4 hybrid, 181 horsepower Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 41-mpg city, 38-mpg highway, 39-mpg combined Base Price: $36,350 As Tested: $44,450 Performance: Strong fuel economy—our best was 43.1-mpg highway EV mode for limited … read more