Model tested: 2022 BMW X3 M40i AWD Engine: 3-liter TwinPower turbo inline 5-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed sport automatic Horsepower: 382 Torque: 368 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 21/city, 26/highway, 23/combined Base price: $57,800 As tested: $64,990 Overview: The BMW X3 is the second-smallest crossover SUV in … read more

Model tested: 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X AWD Crew Cab Engine: 6.2-liter Ecotec3 V8 Transmission: 10-speed automatic Horsepower: 420 Torque: 460 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 14/city, 18/highway, 16/combined Base price: $73,300 As tested: $76,790 Overview: Updated for the 2022 model year, the GMC Sierra … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Mazda3 Turbo Premium AWD Sedan Engine: 2.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 227-250 horsepower, 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 27-mpg combined Base Price: $33,100 As Tested: $34,750 Performance: Turbocharger boosts personality Quite athletic, nimble Sport … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Lexus ES 300h F Sport Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 215 total horsepower and 163 lb.-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel drive EPA Rating: 43-mpg city, 44-mpg highway, 44-mpg combined Base Price: $45,450 As Tested: $52,695 Performance: Excellent fuel economy—our best … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Toyota Tundra HV 4×4 Capstone Hybrid CrewMax Engine: 3.5-liter V-6, 437 horsepower and 583 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 22-mpg highway, 20-mpg combined Base Price: $73,530 As Tested: $77,339 Performance: Performance modes: 2H, … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Lexus NX 350h Luxury Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 239 total horsepower and 167 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 41-mpg city, 37-mpg highway, 39-mpg combined Base Price: $48,500 As Tested: $55,645 Performance: Smooth ride on highway and … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE AWD Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 169 horsepower and 150 lb.-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 29-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 30-mpg combined Base Price: $27,625 As Tested: $33,679 Performance: Smooth ride on highway and … read more