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Model Tested: 2020 Ford Expedition Max Platinum 4×4 Engine:3.5-liter Ecoboost V6, 400 horsepower, 480 lb-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 16-mpg city, 21-mpg highway, 18-mpg combined Base Price: $80,110 As Tested: $84,065 Performance: Smooth highway ride Likes gas—our best was 19.1-mpg … read more
Model Tested: 2020 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4×4 Engine:1.3-liter turbocharged inline four, 177 horsepower, 200 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $27,795 As Tested: $37,015 Performance: Off-road prowess worthy of the Jeep brand and … read more
Model Tested: 2020 Subaru Ascent Limited Engine: 2.4-liter flat four, 260 horsepower, 277 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 22-mpg combined Base Price: $39,345 As Tested: $43,305 Performance: Pretty peppy turbocharged engine Smooth, pleasant highway ride Legendary Subaru … read more
Model Tested: 2020 Lexus IS 350 F-Sport 4-Door Sedan Engine:3.5-lliter V-6, 311 horsepower, 277 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 28-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined Base Price: $42,180 As Tested: $52,135 Performance: Strong performing V-6 Sport mode makes big improvement … read more
Model Tested: 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 GT AWC Engine:2.4-lliter I-4, 168 horsepower, 167 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city, 28-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $26,895 As Tested: $28,920 Performance: Nimble off road Pretty peppy 2.4-L engine Engine … read more
Model Tested: 2020 Toyota Camry TRD V6 Sedan Engine: 3.5L V6, 301 horsepower, 267 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 31-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $31,040 As Tested: $32,920 Performance: A sporty Camry worthy of the TRD (Toyota Racing … read more
Model Tested: 2020 Honda Insight 4DR Touring Engine: 1.5-liter I-4, engine + hybrid output 151 horsepower, 99 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 51-mpg city, 45-mpg highway, 48-mpg combined Base Price: $28,340 As Tested: $29,270 Performance: Smooth highway ride Acceptable acceleration Paddle … read more
Model Tested: 2020 Subaru Legacy Sport Engine: 2.5-L flat four, 182 horsepower 176 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27-mpg city, 35-mpg highway, 30-mpg combined Base Price: $26,945 As Tested: $30,090 Performance: Legendary Subaru all-weather handling Good fuel economy—our best was 31.4-mpg … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody Engine:6.4-liter V-8, 485 horsepower, 475 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 15-mpg city, 24-mpg highway, 18-mpg combined Base Price: $39,245 As Tested: $56,600 Performance: Tons of torque and horsepower Exciting exhaust under … read more
