Model Tested: 2019 Dodge Durango GT Blacktop AWD Engine:3.6-liter V-6, 295-horsepower, 260 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 18-mpg city, 25-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $37,045 As Tested: $54,655 Performance: Adequate V-6 power, but short of the optional V-8s … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Toyota Sequoia 4×4 TRD Sport Engine: 5.7-liter V-8, 381-horsepower, 401 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 13-mpg city, 17-mpg highway, 14-mpg combined Base Price: $54,640 As Tested: $59,745 Performance: Powerful V-8, excellent torque Thirsty: our best was 12.8-mpg … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Lexus GX460 Luxury Engine:4.6-liter V-8, 301-horsepower, 329 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, full-time four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 15-mpg city, 18-mpg highway, 16-mpg combined Base Price: $63,555 As Tested: $66,920 Performance: Smooth V-8 engine Locking center differential Rugged off-road capabilities Body … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 gas plus electric, 306-horsepower combined, 263 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 29-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 28-mpg combined Base Price: $48,630 As Tested: $49,939 Performance: Well-engineered hybrid system Good fuel … 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 Subaru Ascent Premium Engine:2.4-liter turbocharged flat-4, 260 horsepower, 277 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 21-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined Base Price: $34,195 As Tested: $36,630 Performance: Legendary Subaru all weather performance Strong fuel economy for … read more
Model Tested: 2018 Nissan Rogue SL AWD Engine:2.5-liter 4-cylinder, 170 horsepower, 175 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 25-mpg city/32-mpg highway/27-mpg combined Base Price: $32,410 As Tested: $36,230 Performance: Good fuel economy for an SUV—our best was 26.3 mpg Eco … read more
