Model tested: 2018 Lexus LX 570 5-door SUV Engine: 5.7-liter DOHC V8 • 383 horsepower • 403 lb. ft. of torque Transmission: 8-speed sequential shift automatic Full-time 4-wheel drive EPA ratings: 13/city, 18/highway, 15/combined Base price: $85,380 As tested: $86,375 Overview: The lavishly … read more

Model tested: 2018 Ford F-150 4X4 SuperCrew Engine: 3-liter, V6 turbo diesel Transmission: 10-speed automatic with tow/mo EPA ratings: Unavailable Base price: Unavailable As tested: Unavailable Overview: The 2018 Ford F-150 is perhaps the most innovative of today’s full-size pickups. Restyled for 2018, … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Mazda CX-3 GRAND TOURING AWD Engine:2.0-liter I-4, 148-horsepower, 146 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatictransmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $27,145 As Tested: $29,625 Performance: Peppy acceleration Sport mode Paddle shifters Above average fuel economy … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Lexus NX 300 5-DR SUV Engine:2.0-liter turbo I-4, 235-horsepower, 258 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatictransmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 28-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $35,985 As Tested: $48,102 Performance: Responsive engine, linear power output Mode dial: Eco, Normal, … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium Engine:1.6-liter I-4 gas engine + 60 hp electric motor, 139-horsepower, 195 lb-ft torque (combined) Transmission: 6-speed dual clutch automatictransmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 105-mpg electric + gasoline, 46-mpg gasoline only Base Price: $34,500 As Tested: $35,575 … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Toyota C-HR XLE Premium Engine:2.0-liter I-4, 144-horsepower, 139 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatictransmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27-mpg city, 31-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $24,350 As Tested: $26,375 Performance: OK acceleration from modest 144 horsepower Impressive fuel economy—our best was … read more

Model Tested: 2018 VW Golf R Engine:2.0-liter turbocharged I-4, 292 horsepower, 280 lb-ft torque Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 29-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $40,885 As Tested: $41,735 Performance: Great turbocharged engine Good acceleration in Normal mode … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Subaru Ascent Premium Engine:2.4-liter turbocharged flat-4, 260 horsepower, 277 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 21-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined Base Price: $34,195 As Tested: $36,630 Performance: Legendary Subaru all weather performance Strong fuel economy for … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Fiat 500L Trekking Engine:1.4-liter turbocharged I-4, 160 horsepower, 184 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 25-mpg combine Base Price: $23,325 As Tested: $25,710 Performance: Noticeable turbo lag Leisurely acceleration A lot of weight … read more