Model Tested: 2019 Lexus IS 350 F Sport AWD Sedan Engine:3.5-liter V-6, 311-horsepower 280 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $44,095 As Tested: $53,437 Performance: Strong engine Excellent acceleration Paddle shifters Multiple … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0T Final Edition SE Engine:2.0-liter turbo I-4, 174-horsepower 184 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city/33-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $23,045 As Tested: $23,940 Performance: Peppy acceleration, easily merges and keeps up with … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor 4×4 Supercrew Engine:3.5-liter twin-turbo V-6, 450-horsepower 510 lb-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 15-mpg city/18-mpg highway, 16-mpg combined Base Price: $55,840 As Tested: $72,780 Performance: Impressive performance 450 hp from twin-turbo V-6 Great exhaust … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Toyota Prius Prime Advanced Hatchback Engine:1.8-liter I-4 gas plus electric motor, 121-horsepower Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 54-mpg gas only, 133-mpge electricity plus gas Base Price: $33,350 As Tested: $36,085 Performance: Impressive fuel economy—our best was 66.4-mpg highway … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Lexus GS F 4 door sedan Engine:5.0-liter V-8, 467-horsepower, 389 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 16-mpg city, 24-mpg highway, 19-mpg combined Base Price: $84,350 As Tested: $88,210 Performance: Impressive V-8 performance Great exhaust note Four staggered … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Mitsubishi Cross SE 1.5T S-AWC Engine:1.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 152-horsepower, 184 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 25-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $26,695 As Tested: $28,065 Performance: Decent acceleration especially for such a small engine … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Advance Engine:3.0-liter V-6, 321-horsepower, 289 lb-ft torque Transmission: 7-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 27-mpg combined Base Price: $59,550 As Tested: $60,545 Performance: Smooth transitions between gas and electric power Good fuel … read more