Model Tested: 2017 Kia Cadenza Limited Engine: 3.3-liter direct injection V6 Transmission: 8-speed automatic EPA Ratings: 20/city, 28, highway, 23/combined Base Price: $44,390 As Tested: $46,280 Overview: Redesigned for 2017, the Kia Cadenza presents a more formal and upscale presence than the first … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Volvo S90 Inscription, all-wheel-drive Engine: 2-liter super- and turbo-charged, direct-inject 4-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed Geartronic automatic EPA Ratings: 22/city, 31/highway, 25/combined Base Price: $52,950 As Tested: $66,105 Overview: The new 2017 Volvo S90 replaces Volvo’s venerable S80, taking styling cues from … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Buick Envision AWD Premium Engine: 2-liter DOHC turbocharged 4-cylinder Transmission: Six-speed automatic EPA Ratings: 20/city, 26/highway, 22/combined Base Price: $42,320 As Tested: $43,210 Overview: Owning a Buick in China is a status symbol akin to a Mercedes or Lexus here. … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Mazda3, four-door Grand Touring Engine: Skyactiv 2.5-liter DOHC four-cylinder Transmission: Skyactiv six-speed automatic EPA Ratings: 27/city, 36/highway, 30/combined Base Price: $24,195 As Tested: $27,930 Overview: The front-wheel drive Mazda3 offers superb driving dynamics coupled with refreshed styling for 2017. The … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Ford Escape SE all-wheel drive Engine: 1.5-liter EcoBoost Transmission: 6-speed automatic EPA Ratings: 22/city, 28/highway, 24/combined Base Price: $26,850 As Tested: $30,830 Overview: The refreshed 2017 Ford Escape is unlike most compact crossovers. Its rakish styling; more responsive steering; and … read more

Model Tested: 2017 VW Golf Alltrack TSI with 4Motion (AWD) Engine: 1.8-liter TSI, DOHC turbo, direct injection four-cylinder Transmission: Six-speed DSG automatic EPA Ratings: 22/city, 30/highway, 25/combined Base Price: $26,950 As Tested: $28,615 Overview: A new entry for 2017, the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Honda Ridgeline AWD Black Edition Engine: 3.5-liter I-VTEC V-6 Horsepower: 280 Torque: 262 pound-feet Transmission: 6-speed automatic EPA Ratings: 18/city, 25/highway, 21/combined Base Price: $42,870 As Tested: $43,770 Overview: “Is it a car or a truck?” That’s the most frequently … read more

Model Tested: Range Rover HSE Td6 Engine: 3-liter turbocharged V6 diesel Horsepower: 254 Torque: 443 pound-feet Transmission: 8-speed automatic EPA Ratings: 22/city, 29/highway, 25/combined Base Price: $93,950 As Tested: $107,311 Overview: Everyone knows there’s arguably no more capable off-road vehicle on the planet … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 AWD LTZ Crew Cab Engine: 6.2-liter V-8 Ecotec3 Transmission: 8-speed automatic EPA Ratings: 15/city, 20/highway, 17/combined Base Price: $47,175 As Tested: $60,020 Overview: The full-size 2017 Chevy Silverado holds its own in a power and styling battle … read more