Model tested: 2022 Honda Passport TrailSport Engine: 3.5-liter VTEC V6 Transmission: 9-speed automatic w/paddle shifters Horsepower: 280 Torque: 262 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 19/city, 24/highway, 21/combined Base price: $42,470 As tested: $44,090 Overview: Honda is best known for dependable, comfortable, primarily on-road vehicles, not … read more

Model tested: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz AWD Limited Engine: 2.5-liter Smartstream turbocharged 4-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic Horsepower: 281 Torque: 311 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 19/city, 27/highway, 22/combined Base price: $39,720 As tested: $41,100 Overview: The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz is the Korean automaker’s … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Ford Maverick XLT FWD Engine: 2.0-liter Ecoboost I-4, 250 horsepower and 277 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic EPA Rating: 23-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 26-mpg combined Base Price: $22,280 As Tested: $28,540 Performance: Peppy Ecoboost 2.0-liter engine Strong, smooth engine Excellent … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Subaru WRX Premium Engine: 2.4-liter turbocharged flat four, 271 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 22-mpg combined Base Price: $31,605 As Tested: $32,600 Performance: Strong, engaging turbocharged engine Excellent 6-speed manual … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Lexus GX460 5-DR SUV Blackline Edition Engine: 4.6-liter V-8, 301 horsepower and 329 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 15-mpg city, 19-mpg highway, 16-mpg combined Base Price: $55,425 As Tested: $61,960 Performance: Strong V-8 engine Smooth automatic transmission … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid Touring Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 212 horsepower and 232 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 40-mpg city, 35-mpg highway, 38-mpg combined Base Price: $37,400 As Tested: $38,625 Performance: Hybrid provides extra off-the-line acceleration Electric-only for … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Honda Civic 1.5T Hatchback Sport Touring Engine: 1.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 180 horsepower and 177 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 28-mpg city, 37-mpg highway, 31-mpg combined Base Price: $29,400 As Tested: $30,810 Performance: Peppy performance Minimal turbo lag … read more