Model Tested: 2018 Toyota RAV4 SE AWD Hybrid SUV Engine: Hybrid Synergy Drive — Gas/Electric, 2.5-Liter In-line 4-cylinder, plus electric motor; 194 net Horsepower; 152 Lb.-Ft. of Torque Transmission: Electronic Continually Variable Transmission — On-Demand All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) EPA Rating: 34-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Kia Sorrento SXL AWD Engine:3.3-liter V-6, 290 horsepower, 252 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 24-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $46,490 As Tested: $48,370 Performance: 4×4 locking center differential Driving modes: Eco, Sport, Comfort, … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Lexus RX 350L Engine:3.5-liter V-6, 290 horsepower, 267 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 18-mpg city, 25-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $49,070 As Tested: $58,190 Performance: Impressive highway fuel economy—our best was 31.1-mpg Excellent safety features … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Toyota Avalon 4-Door Touring Engine: 3.5-liter V-6, 268 horsepower, 248 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 21-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $37,900 As Tested: $39,939 Performance: Great highway cruiser Quiet riding experience Strong V-6 Paddle … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SE AWD SUV Engine: 2.5-liter I-4 + electric, 194 net horsepower, 152 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, on-demand all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 34-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 32-mpg combined Base Price: $32,185 As Tested: $36,450 Performance: Good acceleration and … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club Engine:2.0-liter I-4, 155 horsepower, 148 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city, 33-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $29,155 As Tested: $35,240 Performance: Quick and nimble Excellent Brembo brakes, but an expensive … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Toyota Tundra 4×4 Limited Crewmax Engine:5.7-liter V-8, 381 horsepower, 401 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 13-mpg city, 17-mpg highway, 15-mpg combined Base Price: $44,195 As Tested: $51,516 Performance: Excellent, strong, impressive V-8 engine Great sounding powerful … read more