Model tested: 2019 Lexus LS 500h sedan Engine: 3.5-liter DOHC Atkinson-cycle V6 multistage hybrid, plus two electric motors Horsepower: 354 combined Transmission: E-CVT 4-speed automatic EPA ratings: 23/city, 31/highway, 26/combined Base price: $82,930 As tested: $107,355 Overview: The fifth-generation Lexus LS was totally … read more

Model tested: 2019 GMC Canyon Denali AWD crew cab Engine: 3.6-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower: 308 • Torque: 275 lb.-ft. Transmission: 8-speed automatic EPA ratings: 17/city, 24/highway, 19/combined Base price: $43,800 As tested: $48,025 Overview: GMC’s Canyon is a solid midsize pickup that’s more … read more

Model tested: 2019 Ford Edge ST-AWD Engine: 2.7-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 Transmission: 8-speed automatic EPA ratings: 19/city, 26/highway (combined unavailable) Base price: $42,355 As tested: unavailable Overview: The Ford Edge is a popular, midsized crossover slotted between the Escape and Explorer. In the … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Mini Cooper SE Countryman ALL4 (PHEV) John Cooper Works Engine:1.5-liter turbocharged I-3, 134-horsepower, 162 lb-ft torque plus electric motor 87-horsepower, 122 lb-ft torque, total of 221-hp and 284 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27-mpg gasoline only, … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Limited Engine:3.6-liter V-6 hybrid, 260-horsepower combined Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 82-mpg electric + gas, 30-mpg gasoline only Base Price: $45,395 As Tested: $50,375 Performance: Good acceleration with electric assist Cycles between gas and electric … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Dodge Durango GT Blacktop AWD Engine:3.6-liter V-6, 295-horsepower, 260 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 18-mpg city, 25-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $37,045 As Tested: $54,655 Performance: Adequate V-6 power, but short of the optional V-8s … read more

Model Tested: 2019 VW Golf SportWagen 1.4T S Engine:1.4-liter turbocharged I-4, 147-horsepower 184 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 29-mpg city, 37-mpg highway, 32-mpg combined Base Price: $21,895 As Tested: $23,240 Performance: Semi-sporty handling Fun to drive Nimble in traffic Smooth … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Ford Ranger SuperCrew XLT FX4 4×4 5’ Box Engine:2.3-liter twin-turbo I-4, 270-horsepower, 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 24-mpg highway, 22-mpg combined Base Price: $34,115 As Tested: $41,625 Performance: Impressive power for a 2.3-liter … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD Engine:2.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 227-horsepower, 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $36,890 As Tested: $39,325 Performance: Powerful engine, strong acceleration Horsepower rating jumps to 250 … read more