Model Tested: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness and Crosstrek Sport Engine: 2.5-liter boxer 4-cylinder, 182 horsepower 178 lb.-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission EPA Rating: 25-mpg city, 29-mpg highway, 27-mpg combined Base Price: $31,995 As Tested: $35,550 Performance: Excellent Subaru all-weather performance/confidence Good size … read more

Model tested: 2023 Ford Escape AWD Platinum Engine: 2-liter EcoBoost turbocharged I-4 Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 250 Torque: 280 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 23/city, 31/highway, 26/combined Base price: $37,465 As tested: $41,965 Overview: The 2023 Ford Escape AWD Premium compact sport-utility vehicle … read more

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: Ford Bronco Sport Heritage Limited 4×4 Engine: 2-liter turbocharged EcoBoost 4-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed automatic Horsepower: 250 Torque: 277 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 21/city, 26/highway, 23/combined Base price: $44,805 As tested: $46,400 Overview: The 2023 Ford Bronco Sport is a compact SUV that’s … read more

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