Model tested: 2023 Honda HR-V 5-door AWD EX-L Engine: 2-liter inline four-cylinder Transmission: continuously variable transmission (CVT) Horsepower: 158 Torque: 138 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 25/city, 30/highway, 27/combined Base price: $28,950 As tested: $30,590 Overview: The Honda HR-V, Honda’s smallest crossover, is one of … read more

Model tested: 2023 Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige AWD Engine: 2.5-liter gas direct injection 4-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed automatic Horsepower: 187 Torque: 178 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 23/city, 28/highway, 25/combined Base price: $36,780 As tested: $38,555 Overview: There is a lot to like about the fifth-generation, … read more

Model Tested: 2023 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 227 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city, 29-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $41,550 As Tested: $43,170 Performance: Powerful turbo engine … read more