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 Subaru Legacy Sport Engine: 2.5-L flat four, 182 horsepower 176 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27-mpg city, 35-mpg highway, 30-mpg combined Base Price: $26,945 As Tested: $30,090 Performance: Legendary Subaru all-weather handling Good fuel economy—our best was 31.4-mpg … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Lexus RX 450h F Sport Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 plus two electric motors, 308 horsepower combined, 247 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 31-mpg city, 28-mpg highway, 30-mpg combined Base Price: $50,550 As Tested: $60,025 Performance: Console dial for Eco, … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV GT S-AWC 4-Door SUV Engine:2.0L inline four-cylinder, 117 hp and 137 lb-ft torque plus two 80 hp electric motors Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 25-mpg gasoline, 74 MPGe Base Price: $41,495 As Tested: $43,205 Performance: Level … read more

Model Tested: Toyota RAV4 Limited AWD Engine: 2.5-Liter DOHC 4-Cylinder Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic Horsepower: 203 • Torque: 184 lb.-ft. EPA Ratings: 25/City • 33/Highway • 28/Combined Base Price: $34,900 As Tested: $39,536 Overview: The Toyota RAV4 Limited AWD is a great family vehicle, … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Plug-In Hybrid Engine:2.0-liter flat-4 plus two electric motors, 148-horsepower combined Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city, 33-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $34,995 As Tested: $38,470 Performance: Pleasant highway ride Not a road rocket like 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