Model tested: 2019 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE Engine: 1.4-liter TSI DOHC turbo Transmission: 8-speed automatic Horsepower: 147 Torque: 184 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 30/city, 40/highway, 34/combined Base price: $22,155 As tested: $23,005 Overview: The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta compact sedan is as well-mannered on the … read more

Model tested: 2019 Genesis G80 AWD 3.3T Sport Engine: 3.3-liter GDI twin turbo Transmission: 8-speed Shiftronic automatic w/paddle shifters Horsepower: 365 Torque: 376 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 17/city, 24/highway, 20/combined Base price: $57,750 As tested: $58,745 Overview: Hyundai launched its Genesis luxury brand for … read more

Model tested: 2019 Honda Passport AWD Elite Engine: 3.5-liter VTEC V6 Transmission: 9-speed automatic Horsepower: 280 Torque: 262 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 19/city, 24/highway, 21/combined Base price: $43,680 As tested: $44,725 Overview: The 2019 Honda Passport is an all-new model based on the larger, … read more

Model tested: Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Wide Body Engine: 392 V8 SRT Hemi Transmission: TorqueFlite 8-speed automatic Horsepower: 485 • Torque: Unavailable EPA ratings: 15/city, 24/highway, 18/combined Base price: $39,245 • As tested: $56,600 Overview: Unmitigated performance is the Dodge Challenger’s hallmark. … read more

Model tested: Genesis G70 AWD 3.3T Sport Engine: 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 Horsepower: 365 • Torque: 376 lb.ft. Transmission: 8-speed automatic SHIFTRONIC w/paddle shifters EPA ratings: 17/city, 24/highway, 20/combined Base price: $57,750 • As tested: $58,745 Overview: There’s lots of reasons the Genesis G70 … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Toyota Highlander Gas & Hybrid Versions Engine: 3.5-Liter, DOHC V6 — Gas Toyota Hybrid System — Hybrid Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic — Gas Continually Variable Transmission — Hybrid Horsepower: 295/Gas • 306/Hybrid EPA Ratings: 20/City • 26/Highway • 22/Combined — Gas … read more

Model tested: 2019 Chevy Silverado 4WD LT DBL Engine: 2.7-liter turbo Transmission: 8-speed automatic EPA ratings: 19/city, 22/highway, 20/combined Base price: $40,200 As tested: $49,369 Overview: An all-new 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 boasts substantial changes that should raise the bar for the full-size … read more

Model tested: 2019 Honda Pilot AWD Elite Engine: 3.5-liter VTEC V6 Transmission: 9-speed automatic with paddle shifters Horsepower: 280 Torque: 262 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 19/city, 26/highway, 22/combined Base price: $48,020 As tested: $48,020 Overview: The Honda Pilot is among the most versatile full-size … read more

Model tested: 2019 Hyundai Kona Ultimate AWD Engine: 1.6-liter turbocharged GDI 4-cylinder Transmission: 7-speed EcoShift dual clutch Horsepower: 175 Torque: 195 lb.ft. EPA ratings: 26/city, 29/highway, 27/combined Base price: $28,900 As tested: $30,080 Overview: Winner of numerous awards, the Kona is the smallest … read more