Model Tested: 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum 4WD Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 gas Ecoboost turbocharged, 365 horsepower 350 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 16 mpg city/22 mpg highway/18 mpg combined Base Price: $52,970 As Tested: $54,760 Performance: Very strong twin turbocharged Ecoboost … read more
Model Tested: 2016 Ford F-150 4×4 Supercrew Lariat Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 gas Ecoboost turbocharged, 365 horsepower 420 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 16 mpg city/22 mpg highway/18 mpg combined Base Price: $45,730 As Tested: $59,645 Performance: Impressive V-8 performance from … read more
Model Tested: 2016 Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium Engine: 1.4-liter TSI 4-cylinder gas/electric hybrid Transmission: 7-speed twin clutch automatic EPA Ratings: 42/city, 48/highway, 44/combined Base Price: $31,120 As Tested: $31,940 Overview: There’s a reason the Mexican-built Volkswagen Jetta compact sedan is VW’s bestseller. It … read more
Model Tested: 2016 Infiniti QX60 all-wheel drive (AWD) Engine: 3.5-liter V6 – 265 horsepower; 248 pound-feet of torque Transmission: Continually variable transmission (CVT) with manual shift mode EPA Ratings: 19/city, 26/highway, 22/combined Base Price: $44,400 As Tested: $59,345 Overview: We’ve driven this vehicle … read more
Model Tested: 2016 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4×4 Engine: 2.4-liter Multi-Air 14 Transmission: 9-speed 948TE automatic EPA Ratings: 21/city, 29/highway, 24/combined Base Price: $23,395 As Tested: $28,755 Overview: The Jeep Renegade is the most-compact Jeep wagon since the original 1941 Willys. It was also … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Chevrolet Volt Premier Hatchback Engine: 1.5-liter I-4 gas plus twin electric motors, 149 horsepower (combined) 294 lb-ft torque (combined) Transmission: CVT automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 42-mpg gas, 106-mpg electric Base Price: $37,570 As Tested: $39,930 Performance: Strong acceleration Smooth, quiet … read more
Model Tested: 2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium Engine: 2.5-liter flat four gas, 170 horsepower 174 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 24-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 27-mpg combined Base Price: $25,795 As Tested: $28,540 Performance: Excellent bad weather traction Quite nimble off-road … read more
