Model Tested: 2020 Ford Expedition Max Platinum 4×4 Engine:3.5-liter Ecoboost V6, 400 horsepower, 480 lb-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 16-mpg city, 21-mpg highway, 18-mpg combined Base Price: $80,110 As Tested: $84,065 Performance: Smooth highway ride Likes gas—our best was 19.1-mpg … read more
Model Tested: 2020 Subaru Ascent Limited Engine: 2.4-liter flat four, 260 horsepower, 277 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 22-mpg combined Base Price: $39,345 As Tested: $43,305 Performance: Pretty peppy turbocharged engine Smooth, pleasant highway ride Legendary Subaru … read more
Model Tested: 2020 Acura MDX AWD A-SPEC Engine:3.5-liter V-6, 290 horsepower 267 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 25-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $54,900 As Tested: $56,295 Performance: Strong acceleration and power Smooth, pleasant highway ride Corners well … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Honda Pilot AWD Elite Engine: 3.5-liter V-6, 280-horsepower 262 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 22-mpg combined Base Price: $48,020 As Tested: $48,020 Performance: Smooth V-6 engine Good fuel economy for its size—our best … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0T SEL Premium w/4Motion Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4, 184-horsepower 221 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 21-mpg city, 29-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $37,195 As Tested: $38,190 Performance: Pleasant highway ride Confident in moderate off-road … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Advance Engine:3.0-liter V-6, 321-horsepower, 289 lb-ft torque Transmission: 7-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 27-mpg combined Base Price: $59,550 As Tested: $60,545 Performance: Smooth transitions between gas and electric power Good fuel … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Limited Engine:3.6-liter V-6 hybrid, 260-horsepower combined Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 82-mpg electric + gas, 30-mpg gasoline only Base Price: $45,395 As Tested: $50,375 Performance: Good acceleration with electric assist Cycles between gas and electric … read more
