Model Tested: 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0T with 4Motion (AWD) Engine: 2-liter TSI, DOHC turbo, direct injection 4-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed automatic with Tiptronic EPA Ratings: 21/city, 27/highway, 23/combined Base Price: $30,230 As Tested: $31,130 Overview: Redesigned for 2018, the second-generation Volkswagen Tiguan is larger … read more

Model Tested: Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE Engine: 3.5-liter V6 with direct injection and Hybrid Synergy Drive Transmission: Electronically controlled continually variable transmission (ECVT) EPA Ratings: 29/city, 27/highway, 28/combined Base Price: $41,330 As Tested: $44,080 Overview: The Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a very smooth, … read more

Models Tested: 2018 Lexus LC 500 and LC 500h Engine: Gas — 5-liter DOHC, V8 Horsepower: 467 • Torque: 389 lb. ft. Engine: Hybrid — 3.5-liter DOHC V6 and 220kW permanent magnet synchronous motors Horsepower: 354 — combined gas and electric Transmission: 10-speed … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Kia Sorrento SXL AWD Engine:3.3-liter V-6, 290 horsepower, 252 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 24-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $46,490 As Tested: $48,370 Performance: 4×4 locking center differential Driving modes: Eco, Sport, Comfort, … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Lexus RX 350L Engine:3.5-liter V-6, 290 horsepower, 267 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 18-mpg city, 25-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $49,070 As Tested: $58,190 Performance: Impressive highway fuel economy—our best was 31.1-mpg Excellent safety features … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Toyota Avalon 4-Door Touring Engine: 3.5-liter V-6, 268 horsepower, 248 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 21-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $37,900 As Tested: $39,939 Performance: Great highway cruiser Quiet riding experience Strong V-6 Paddle … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SEL w/4Motion Engine: 3.6-liter, 24-valve DOHC V6 with FSI direct fuel injection Power: 276 horsepower; 266 lb. ft. of torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic w/Tiptronic EPA Ratings: 17/city, 23/highway, 19/combined Base Price: $42,690 As Tested: $45,235 Overview: The … read more

Model Tested: 2018 GMC Terrain Denali AWD Engine: 2-liter DOHC turbocharged 4-cylinder Power: 252 horsepower, 260 lb. ft. of torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic EPA Ratings: 21/city, 26/highway, 23/combined Base Price: $39,270 As Tested: $44,370 Overview: The 2018 GMC Terrain is an all-new compact … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Kia Rio EX 5-Door Hatchback Engine: 1.6-liter gas direct injection 4-cylinder Power: 130 horsepower, 119 lb. ft. of torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic EPA Ratings: 28/city, 37/highway, 32/combined Base Price: $18,700 As Tested: $20,225 Overview: We rarely drive this genre of … read more