Model Tested: 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited and Hybrid Plug-In Limited Engine: 2.0-liter I-4 gas, 193-hp (Hybrid), 2.0-L 202-hp gas & electric (Plug-In) Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: Hybrid Limited: 39/City—43/Highway—41/Combined Hybrid Limited Plug-In: 40 gas—99 electric & gas—27-mile range electric … read more

Model Tested: 2016 Honda CR-V 5-door AWD Touring Engine: 2.4-liter I-4 gas, 185 horsepower, 181 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 25/City—31/Highway—27/Combined Base Price: $33,245 As Tested: $34,145 Performance: Highly competent Real Time All-Wheel-Drive Good fuel economy; our best was … read more

     Model Tested: 2016 BMW X1 xDrive 28i Engine: 2.0-liter I-4 gas, 228 horsepower, 258 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 22/City—32/Highway—26/Combined Base Price: $34,800 As Tested: $45,370 Performance: Powerful, turbocharged engine Gobs of torque Good acceleration Sport … read more

Model Tested: 2016 Toyota Corolla Special Edition Engine: 1.8-liter I-4 gas, 140 horsepower, 126 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 29/City—37/Highway—32/Combined Base Price: $20,635 As Tested: $22,320 Performance: Pleasant ride Fun to drive if not quite “sporty” Sport Drive mode … read more

  Model Tested: 2016 Nissan Altima SV Engine: 2.5-liter I-4 gas, 182 horsepower, 180 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 26/City—37/Highway—30/Combined Base Price: $25,460 As Tested: $28,425 Performance: Smooth highway ride Strong acceleration OK CVT transmission Overdrive function We averaged … read more

Flash Drive 2016 Cadillac CTS Model Tested: 2016 Cadillac CTS AWD 3.6L Premium Collection Engine: 3.6-liter V-6 gas, 335 horsepower, 285 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 19/City—28/Highway—22/Combined Base Price: $64,685 As Tested: $66,425 Performance: Very strong, powerful engine even … read more

Model Tested: 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club Engine: 2.0-liter I-4 gas, 155 horsepower, 148 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, rear-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 27/City—34/Highway—30/Combined Base Price: $28,600 As Tested: $32,820 Performance: Club model has extra performance enhancements Limited slip differential 17-inch BBS forged … read more