Model tested: 2022 BMW X3 M40i AWD Engine: 3-liter TwinPower turbo inline 5-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed sport automatic Horsepower: 382 Torque: 368 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 21/city, 26/highway, 23/combined Base price: $57,800 As tested: $64,990 Overview: The BMW X3 is the second-smallest crossover SUV in … read more

Model Tested: 2023 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 227 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city, 29-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $41,550 As Tested: $43,170 Performance: Powerful turbo engine … read more

Flash Drive 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Model Tested: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands First Edition 4×4 Engine:  2.0-liter turbocharged I-4, 250 horsepower, 277 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 21-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined Base Price: $38,160 As Tested: $40,050 … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Mazda CX-30 turbo AWD Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 227 horsepower, 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $33,900 As Tested: $35,400 Performance: Impressive turbocharged engine ups sporty factor Sport mode makes noticeable improvement … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited AWD SUV Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 219 combined horsepower, 163 lb-ft torque Transmission: Electronic CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 41-mpg city, 38-mpg highway, 40-mpg combined Base Price: $37,030 As Tested: $42,462 Performance: Peppy performance with electric assist Good … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport SUV Engine:2.5-liter Boxer 4-cylinder, 182 horsepower, 176 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27-mpg city, 34-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $26,495 As Tested: $29,145 Performance: Strong acceleration, although not WRX strong Displacement now 2.5-L … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Honda CR-V 1.5T AWD Touring Engine:1.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 190 horsepower, 179 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $34,750 As Tested: $35,845 Performance: Good performance for such a small displacement engine … read more