Model Tested: 2017 Buick LaCrosse Premium AWD Engine: 3.6-liter V-6, 305 horsepower 268 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20 mpg city/29 mpg highway/23 mpg combined Base Price: $43,265 As Tested: 48,970 Performance: Very smooth engine and transmission Good acceleration … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Volvo S90 T6 AWD Inscription Engine: 2.0-liter I-4 supercharged and turbocharged, 316 horsepower 295 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22 mpg city/31 mpg highway/25 mpg combined Base Price: $52,950 As Tested: $66,105 Performance: Smooth, powerful engine … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition Engine: 3.5-liter V-6, 280 horsepower, 262 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 18 mpg city/25 mpg highway/21 mpg combined Base Price: $42,870 As Tested: $43,770 Performance: Smooth, powerful V-6 engine 5,000 pound towing capacity … read more

Model Tested: 2016 Subaru WRX STI Engine: 2.5-liter flat-4 turbocharged, 305 horsepower 290 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 17 mpg city/23 mpg highway/19 mpg combined Base Price: $38,995 As Tested: $39,790 Performance: An all-wheel-drive rocket Crazy acceleration and handling Super … read more

Model Tested: 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 GT Engine: 2.4-liter I-4, 168 horsepower 167 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22 mpg city/27 mpg highway/24 mpg combined Base Price: $27,395 As Tested: $28,245 Performance: Good acceleration Paddle shifters Drive modes: 2WD, … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Acura MDX AWD Advance Engine: 3.5-liter V-6, 290 horsepower 267 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19 mpg city/26 mpg highway/22 mpg combined Base Price: $56,400 As Tested: $57,340 Performance: Strong, smooth engine Good acceleration Excellent long distance … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring AWD Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 146 horsepower 146 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27 mpg city/32 mpg highway/29 mpg combined Base Price: $26,240 As Tested: $28,810 Performance: Sport and regular operating modes Paddle shifters … read more