Model Tested: 2016 Nissan Murano Platinum AWD Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 gas, 260 horsepower 240 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 21-mpg city, 28-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $40,700 As Tested: $44,070 Performance: Good power, acceleration Classically smooth Nissan V-6 Car-like … read more
Model Tested: 2016 Fiat 500X EASY AWD Engine: 2.4-liter I-4 gas, 180 horsepower 175 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 21-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $24,510 As Tested: $27,005 Performance: Platform twin to Jeep Renegade and equally capable … read more
Model Tested: 2016 BMW 330e Sedan Engine: 2.0-liter I-4 turbocharged gas + electric motor, 250 horsepower 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 31 mpg gasoline only, 72 mpg electricity + gasoline Base Price: $43,700 As Tested: $60,245 Performance: Smooth hybrid … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Hyundai Elantra Limited Engine: 2.0-liter I-4 gas, 147 horsepower 132 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 28/City—37/Highway—352Combined Base Price: $22,350 As Tested: $27,710 Performance: Smooth highway ride Very pleasant on long trips Outstanding fuel economy for a non-hybrid … read more
Model Tested: 2016 Honda Civic Touring Engine: 1.5-liter I-4 gas, 174 horsepower 162 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 31/City—42/Highway—35/Combined Base Price: $26,500 As Tested: $27,335 Performance: Very nice highway ride Electric power steering a little disjointed Outstanding fuel economy (our … read more
Model Tested: 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4 SEL S-AWD Engine: 2.4-liter I-4 gas, 166 horsepower 162 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 24/City—29/Highway—26/Combined Base Price: $26,995 As Tested: $33,095 Performance: OK power, a little low for such a big rig Eco mode … read more
Model Tested: 2016 Mazda6i Grand Touring Engine: 2.5-liter I-4 gas, 184 horsepower 185 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 28/City—40/Highway—32/Combined Base Price: $30,195 As Tested: $33,695 Performance: Excellent, responsive engine and transmission Quite lively in Sport mode Taut, but smooth handling … read more
