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

Model Tested: 2020 Lexus RX 450h F Sport Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 plus two electric motors, 308 horsepower combined, 247 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 31-mpg city, 28-mpg highway, 30-mpg combined Base Price: $50,550 As Tested: $60,025 Performance: Console dial for Eco, … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV GT S-AWC 4-Door SUV Engine:2.0L inline four-cylinder, 117 hp and 137 lb-ft torque plus two 80 hp electric motors Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 25-mpg gasoline, 74 MPGe Base Price: $41,495 As Tested: $43,205 Performance: Level … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring Engine:1.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 180-horsepower 162-177 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 29-mpg city, 35-mpg highway, 32-mpg combined Base Price: $28,850 As Tested: $29,780 Performance: Quick steering; responsive Excellent 6-speed manual transmission available on … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Toyota 86 Hakone Edition Engine: 2.0-liter flat-4, 200-205-horsepower 151-156 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 24-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 27-mpg combined Base Price: $30,500 As Tested: $31,545 Performance: Lively spirited performance Go-kart handling Reasonable highway ride, a little stiff … read more