Model Tested: 2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country T6 AWD Engine: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder supercharged and turbocharged, 316 horsepower, 295 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city/30-mpg highway/25-mpg combined Base Price: $55,300 As Tested: $64,640 Performance: Impressive horsepower from a 2.0-liter … read more
Model Tested: 2018 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD Engine: 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, 187 horsepower, 186 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 24-mpg city/30-mpg highway/26-mpg combined Base Price: $30,945 As Tested: $34,685 Performance: Hearty, respectable performance Sport mode, but not much quicker … read more
Model Tested: 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti Sport AWD Engine: 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder, 280 horsepower, 306 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city/28-mpg highway/24-mpg combined Base Price: $43,995 As Tested: $53,640 Performance: Alfa puts the “sport” in sport utility … read more
Model Tested: 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0T SE w/4Motion Engine: 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder, 184 horsepower, 221 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 21-mpg city/27-mpg highway/23-mpg combined Base Price: $30,230 As Tested: $31,130 Performance: Excellent fuel economy—our best was 34.0-mpg highway Variable … read more
Model Tested: 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 SEL AWC Engine: 2.4-liter 4-cylinder, 168 horsepower, 167 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city/28-mpg highway/25-mpg combined Base Price: $25,895 As Tested: $29,110 Performance: Strong fuel economy—our best was 30.0-mpg highway Automatically … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder, 280 horsepower, 306 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city/31-mpg highway/26-mpg combined Base Price: $41,995 As Tested: $49,340 Performance: Exhilarating performance; a true sport sedan Sport suspension is great … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Kia Niro Touring Engine: 1.4-liter 4-cylinder engine plus 43-hp electric motor, 139 horsepower, 195 lb-ft torque combined Transmission: 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 46-mpg city/40-mpg highway/43-mpg combined Base Price: $29,650 As Tested: $32,840 Performance: Very good fuel economy—our … read more
