Model Tested: 2021 Mercedes E350 4Matic Sedan Engine:2.0-liter turbocharged I-4, 250 horsepower 273 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $56,750 As Tested: $64,800 Performance: Strong acceleration Very smooth turbo application Impressive torque for … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Mini Cooper SE Hardtop 2 Door Iconic Trim Engine:135 kW electric motor, 181 horsepower 199 lb-ft torque Transmission: single speed automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 115-mpge city, 100-mpge highway, 108-mpge combined Base Price: $29,900 As Tested: $37,750 Performance: Very strong acceleration … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD Engine: 2.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 227-250 horsepower 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $37,405 As Tested: $38,630 Performance: Welcome turbocharger availability Lots of useful torque Impressive acceleration … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Toyota Tacoma Limited 4×4 Double Cab Nightshade Edition Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 278 horsepower 285 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 18-mpg city, 22-mpg highway, 20-mpg combined Base Price: $41,980 As Tested: $45,183 Performance: Pleasant, reasonably compliant highway ride Good … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Lexus NX 300h Luxury Engine:2.5-liter I-4, 194 total system horsepower Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 33-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 31-mpg combined Base Price: $46,510 As Tested: $52,855 Performance: Smooth, comfortable highway ride Seamless auto stop/start OK fuel economy—we averaged … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid Touring Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 212 horsepower, 232 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 40-mpg city, 35-mpg highway, 38-mpg combined Base Price: $35,950 As Tested: $35,950 Performance: Smooth highway ride, quiet, refined Hybrid more powerful than standard … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport SUV Engine:2.5-liter Boxer 4-cylinder, 182 horsepower, 176 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27-mpg city, 34-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $26,495 As Tested: $29,145 Performance: Strong acceleration, although not WRX strong Displacement now 2.5-L … read more