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Model Tested: 2017 Nissan Titan SV 4WD Crew Cab Engine: 5.6-liter V-8, 390 horsepower 394 lb-ft torque Transmission: 7-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 15-mpg city/21-mpg highway/18-mpg combined Base Price: $40,700 As Tested: $46,820 Performance: Very smooth engine and transmission Car-like smoothness in … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Chrysler 300S Engine: 5.7-liter V-8, 363 horsepower 394 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 16-mpg city/25-mpg highway/19-mpg combined Base Price: $35,675 As Tested: $42,955 Performance: Very powerful engine Great acceleration Sport mode option Muscular exhaust note Decent … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 SEL AWC Engine: 2.4-liter I-4, 168 horsepower 167 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city/27-mpg highway/24-mpg combined Base Price: $25,695 As Tested: $26,590 Performance: Strong, smooth engine Good acceleration Strong fuel economy—our … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 187 horsepower 185 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city/29-mpg highway/26-mpg combined Base Price: $30,695 As Tested: $34,085 Performance: Smooth highway ride Peppy engine, good acceleration Sport mode … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Kia Sportage SX AWD Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 240 horsepower 260 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city/23-mpg highway/21-mpg combined Base Price: $34,000 As Tested: $34,895 Performance: Strong engine with good low-end torque Highly capable and nimble … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Kia Cadenza Limited Engine: 3.3-liter V6, 290 horsepower 253 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city/28-mpg highway/23-mpg combined Base Price: $44,390 As Tested: $45, 290 Performance: Excellent V6 engine, ample power/pickup Strong fuel economy; our best … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Genesis G80 AWD 3.8 Engine: 3.8-liter V6, 311 horsepower 293 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 16-mpg city/25-mpg highway/19-mpg combined Base Price: $43,900 As Tested: $53,800 Performance: Excellent V6 engine Smooth, comfortable ride Seamless all-wheel-drive Head up … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring AWD Engine: 2.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 250 horsepower 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city/26-mpg highway/23-mpg combined Base Price: $42,270 As Tested: $43,610 Performance: Powerful, turbocharged I-4 Skyactiv engine Sport mode noticeably … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Buick Encore Sport Touring Engine: 1.4-liter turbocharged I-4, 153 horsepower 177 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27-mpg city/33-mpg highway/30-mpg combined Base Price: $25,565 As Tested: $29,720 Performance: Pretty peppy for such small displacement Good fuel economy—our … read more
