Model Tested: 2017 Toyota Tundra 4×4 Limited Crewmax Engine:5.7-liter V-8, 381 horsepower, 401 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 13-mpg city, 17-mpg highway, 15-mpg combined Base Price: $44,195 As Tested: $51,516 Performance: Excellent, strong, impressive V-8 engine Great sounding powerful … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Lexus LX570 5-DR SUV Engine:5.7-liter V-8, 383 horsepower, 403 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, full-time four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 13-mpg city, 18-mpg highway, 15-mpg combined Base Price: $89,380 As Tested: $98,065 Performance: Very sophisticated 4×4 system with console controls Limited … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Jeep Renegade Deserthawk 4×4 Engine:2.4-liter 4-cylinder, 180 horsepower, 175 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 21-mpg city, 29-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $26,895 As Tested: $33,665 Performance: Extremely capable off-road and in snow Very worthy of … read more
Model Tested: 2018 Mini Cooper S E Countryman All4 Engine:1.5-liter turbocharged 3-cylinder, 134 horsepower, 162 lb-ft torque plus an electric motor with 87 hp and 122 lb-ft torque for a total of 221 horsepower and 284 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive … read more
Model Tested: 2018 Nissan Rogue SL AWD Engine:2.5-liter 4-cylinder, 170 horsepower, 175 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 25-mpg city/32-mpg highway/27-mpg combined Base Price: $32,410 As Tested: $36,230 Performance: Good fuel economy for an SUV—our best was 26.3 mpg Eco … read more
Model Tested: 2018 Mazda3 5-Door Grand Touring Engine: 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, 184 horsepower, 185 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city/35-mpg highway/26-mpg combined Base Price: $23,895 As Tested: $28,720 Performance: Peppy engine, strong acceleration Fun, nimble, sporty with 6-speed manual … read more
Model Tested: 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4 SEL AWC Engine: 2.4-liter 4-cylinder, 166 horsepower, 162 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 24-mpg city/29-mpg highway/26-mpg combined Base Price: $27,995 As Tested: $32,060 Performance: Good fuel economy for its size Our best was … read more
