Model Tested: 2020 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-SPEC Engine:2.0-liter turbocharged I-4, 272 horsepower, 280 lb-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 21-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined Base Price: $45,800 As Tested: $46,795 Performance: Athletic turbocharged four cylinder engine Excellent AWD system with … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Kia Seltos SX Turbo AWD Engine: 1.6-Liter Inline Turbo 4 Transmission: 7-Speed Quick-Shift DCT Automatic Horsepower: 175 • Torque: 195 lb.-ft. EPA Ratings: 25/City • 30/Highway • 27/Combined Base Price: $27,890 As Tested: $29,485 Overview: The 2021 Kia Seltos is … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Mazda3 Sedan Premium Package AWD Engine:2.5-liter I-4, 186 horsepower, 186 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 25-mpg city, 33-mpg highway, 28-mpg combined Base Price: $27,900 As Tested: $30,770 Performance: Peppy engine, solid acceleration Efficient 6-speed automatic with paddle … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Honda Pilot AWD Black Edition Engine:3.5-liter V6, 280 horsepower, 262 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 22-mpg combined Base Price: $49,620 As Tested: $50,715 Performance: Smooth, pretty peppy V6 Cushy highway ride Excellent safety … read more

Model tested: 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier AWD Engine: 3.6-liter DOHC, SIDI V6 Transmission: 9-speed automatic Horsepower: 308 Torque: 270 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 18/city, 25/highway, 21/combined Base Price: $45,600 As tested: $49,060 Overview: In 2019, GM revived a nameplate that hasn’t been around since … read more

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 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4×4 Engine:1.3-liter turbocharged inline four, 177 horsepower, 200 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $27,795 As Tested: $37,015 Performance: Off-road prowess worthy of the Jeep brand and … read more