Model tested: 2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Engine: 3-liter VTEC with variable cylinder management and three-motor Sport Hybrid SH-AWD powertrain • 321 combined horsepower Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic EPA ratings: 26/city, 27/highway, 27/combined Base price: $59,550 As tested: $60,545 Overview: The Acura MDX … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Subaru Forester Sport Engine:2.5-liter flat-4, 182-horsepower, 176 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatictransmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city, 33-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $28,795 As Tested: $31,815 Performance: Respectable acceleration Paddle shifters Normal, Snow/Dirt, and Deep Snow mode 8.7-inch ground … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Acura MDX AWD A-SPEC Engine:3.5-liter V-6, 290-horsepower, 267 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 25-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $54,800 As Tested: $56,195 Performance: Good fuel economy for its size—our best was 25.2-mpg highway … read more
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: 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: 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
