Model Tested: 2019 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring AWD Engine:2.5-liter turbo I-4, 227-horsepower, 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatictransmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 25-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $42,640 As Tested: $45,455 Performance: Good performance considering size and only four-cylinder engine Noticeably … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Kia Stinger GT RWD Engine:3.3-liter V-6, 365-horsepower, 376 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatictransmission, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 25-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $38,350 As Tested: $39,250 Performance: Impressive acceleration from twin turbo V-6 Sport mode really livens performance … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Honda Insight Touring Hybrid Engine:1.5-liter I-4 plus electric motor, 151-horsepower, 197 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatictransmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 51-mpg city, 45-mpg highway, 48-mpg combined Base Price: $28,090 As Tested: $28,985 Performance: Acceleration boosted with electric motor Eco Assist mode … read more

Model tested: 2018 Ford F-150 4X4 SuperCrew Engine: 3-liter, V6 turbo diesel Transmission: 10-speed automatic with tow/mo EPA ratings: Unavailable Base price: Unavailable As tested: Unavailable Overview: The 2018 Ford F-150 is perhaps the most innovative of today’s full-size pickups. Restyled for 2018, … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Mazda CX-3 GRAND TOURING AWD Engine:2.0-liter I-4, 148-horsepower, 146 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatictransmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $27,145 As Tested: $29,625 Performance: Peppy acceleration Sport mode Paddle shifters Above average fuel economy … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Lexus NX 300 5-DR SUV Engine:2.0-liter turbo I-4, 235-horsepower, 258 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatictransmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 28-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $35,985 As Tested: $48,102 Performance: Responsive engine, linear power output Mode dial: Eco, Normal, … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium Engine:1.6-liter I-4 gas engine + 60 hp electric motor, 139-horsepower, 195 lb-ft torque (combined) Transmission: 6-speed dual clutch automatictransmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 105-mpg electric + gasoline, 46-mpg gasoline only Base Price: $34,500 As Tested: $35,575 … read more