Model Tested: 2016 GMC Sierra Denali 1500 4WD Crew Cab Engine: 6.2-liter V-8 gas, 420 horsepower 460 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 15/City—21/Highway—17/Combined Base Price: $53,565 As Tested: $60,765 Performance: Smooth, car-like highway ride Excellent 8-speed automatic transmission Seamless transitions … read more

Model Tested: 2016 Acura TLX 3.5L SH-AWD Tech Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 gas, 290 horsepower 267 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 21/City—31/Highway—25/Combined Base Price: $41,575 As Tested: $42,495 Performance: Integrated Dynamic System controls driving modes Econ, Normal, Sport, and Sport Plus … read more

Model Tested: 2016 Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD Engine: 1.6-liter turbocharged I-4 gas, 175 horsepower, 195 lb-ft torque Transmission: 7-speed twin-clutch automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 24 city, 28 highway, 26 combined Base Price: $31,300 As Tested: $35,070 Performance: Peppy turbocharged engine Confident handling … read more

Model Tested: 2016 Honda Accord Sport Engine: 2.4-liter I-4 gas, 189 horsepower, 182 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 26 city, 35 highway, 30 combined Base Price: $25,965 As Tested: $26,785 Performance: Smooth, quiet engine Very pleasant city and highway … read more

Model Tested: 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4Motion Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4 gas, 200 horsepower, 207 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 28 city, 26 highway, 23 combined Base Price: $33,365 As Tested: $35,050 Performance: Pleasant highway ride Ample torque Great … read more

Model Tested: 2016 Scion iM 5-Door Hatchback Engine: 1.8-liter I-4 gas, 137 horsepower, 126 lb-ft torque Transmission: 7-speed CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 28/city, 37 highway, 32 combined Base Price: $19,200 As Tested: $20,334 Performance: Smooth, competent engine Nicely matched CVT transmission … read more

Model Tested: 2016 Nissan Maxima SR Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 gas, 300 horsepower, 261 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 22/city, 30 highway, 25 combined Base Price: $37,670 As Tested: $38,750 Performance: First class engine Good acceleration especially in Sport mode … read more