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

Model Tested: 2020 Toyota 4Runner 4X4 TRD PRO V6 Engine:4.0-liter V6, 270 horsepower, 278 lb-ft torque Transmission: 5-speed automatic, part-time four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 16-mpg city, 19-mpg highway, 17-mpg combined Base Price: $49,765 As Tested: $52,147 Performance: Good acceleration Smooth engine So-so fuel economy—our … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Mazda3 Sedan Premium Package AWD Engine:2.5-liter I-4, 186 horsepower, 186 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 25-mpg city, 33-mpg highway, 28-mpg combined Base Price: $27,900 As Tested: $30,770 Performance: Peppy engine, solid acceleration Efficient 6-speed automatic with paddle … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Lexus GX460 Luxury Engine:4.6-liter V8, 301 horsepower, 329 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 13-mpg city, 17-mpg highway, 14-mpg combined Base Price: $64,265 As Tested: $72,010 Performance: Decent fuel economy for its size—our best was 21.2-mpg highway Great … read more