Model tested: 2024 Kia Seltos SX Turbo AWD Engine: 1.6-liter, turbo 4-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed automatic Horsepower: 201 Torque: 195 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 25/city, 27/highway, 26/combined Base price: $29,990 As tested: $33,085 Overview: In the highly competitive world of compact SUVs, the 2024 Kia … read more

Model Tested: 2024 Subaru Impreza RS Hatchback Engine: 2.5-liter flat-4-cylinder, 182 horsepower and 178 lb.-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city, 33-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $27,885 As Tested: $31,045 Performance: Stiffer chassis than previous models Excellent, … read more

Model Tested: 2023 Lexus LS 500 AWD F Sport Engine: 3.4-liter twin-turbo V-6, 416 horsepower and 442 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 17-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $83,235 As Tested: $88,545 Performance: Impressive twin-turbo V-6 … read more

Model Tested: 2023 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD Engine: 2.5-liter turbocharged I-4 , 227 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined Base Price: $48,460 As Tested: $50,455 Performance: Standard AWD Smooth highway … read more

Model Tested: 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid AWD Sport Touring Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 204 horsepower and 247 lb.-ft torque Transmission:  CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 40-mpg city, 34-mpg highway, 37-mpg combined Base Price: $38,600 As Tested: $39,845 Performance: Impressive EPA ratings Our … read more

Model Tested: 2023 Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo AWD Hatchback Premium Engine: 2.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 211 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft torque Transmission:  6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city, 31-mpg highway, 26-mpg combined Base Price: $35,300 As Tested: $36,895 Performance: Responsive engine … read more

Model Tested: 2023 Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance AWD Engine: 2.4-liter I-4, 366 horsepower and 406 lb.-ft torque Transmission:  6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 27-mpg city, 28-mpg highway, 27-mpg combined Base Price: $61,600 As Tested: $70,620 Performance: Decent fuel economy–our … read more