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 Mini Cooper SE Countryman ALL4 (PHEV) John Cooper Works Engine:1.5-liter turbocharged I-3, 134-horsepower, 162 lb-ft torque plus electric motor 87-horsepower, 122 lb-ft torque, total of 221-hp and 284 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27-mpg gasoline only, … read more

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 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD Engine:2.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 227-horsepower, 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $36,890 As Tested: $39,325 Performance: Powerful engine, strong acceleration Horsepower rating jumps to 250 … read more

Model Tested: 2019 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: $45,600 As Tested: $46,995 Performance: Car-like highway ride Acura exclusive platform Impressive turbocharger Excellent acceleration … 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