Model Tested: 2022 Honda Civic 1.5T 4D Touring Engine: 1.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 180 horsepower and 177 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 31-mpg city, 38-mpg highway, 34-mpg combined Base Price: $28,300 As Tested: $29,690 Performance: Good performance from the diminutive 1.5-liter … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE AWD SUV Engine: 2.5-liter I-4 plus plug-in hybrid, 302 net horsepower and 168 lb-ft torque Transmission: ECVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 94 MPG-equivalent, gas only 38 MPG, all-electric range 42 miles Base Price: $41,425 As Tested: … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Lexus RC 350 F Sport Engine:  3.5-liter V-6, 311 horsepower and 280 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 28-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined Base Price: $49,520 As Tested: $60,310 Performance: Strong performance Naturally aspirated with great exhaust … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Mazda MX-5 RF Club 6MT Engine:  2.0-liter I-4, 181 horsepower and 151 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city, 34-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $33,045 As Tested: $39,255 Performance: A true sports car Spirited performance Very … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Toyota Highlander XSE AWD Engine:  3.5-liter V-6, 295 horsepower, 263 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined Base Price: $43,355 As Tested: $47,152 Performance: Sport-tuned suspension Good acceleration Smooth highway ride Efficient 8-speed … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e Hybrid Engine:  1.8-liter gas/electricI-4, 121 horsepower, 105 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 51-mpg city, 47-mpg highway, 49-mpg combined Base Price: $29,575 As Tested: $31,629 Performance: Incredible fuel economy—our best was 53.5-mpg Smooth, comfortable … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Lexus UX250h AWD Engine:  2.0-liter gas/electricI-4, 181 horsepower Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 41-mpg city, 38-mpg highway, 39-mpg combined Base Price: $35,200 As Tested: $41,535 Performance: Impressive fuel economy—our best was 44.4-mpg Pretty good acceleration with electric motor assist … read more