Model Tested: 2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road Engine:2.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 203 horsepower, 184 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 25-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 27-mpg combined Base Price: $35,180 As Tested: $42,507 Performance: TRD tuned suspension Falken all-terrain tires 18-inch matte black … read more
Model Tested: 2020 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: $45,800 As Tested: $46,795 Performance: Athletic turbocharged four cylinder engine Excellent AWD system with … read more
Model Tested: 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 GT AWC Engine:2.4-lliter I-4, 168 horsepower, 167 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city, 28-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $26,895 As Tested: $28,920 Performance: Nimble off road Pretty peppy 2.4-L engine Engine … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Lexus RX 350 F Sport AWD SUV Engine:3.5-liter V-6, 295-horsepower 268 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 22-mpg combined Base Price: $50,620 As Tested: $61,315 Performance: Peppy V-6 engine Very smooth highway ride … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Toyota RAV4 Limited AWD SUV Engine:2.5-liter I-4, 203-horsepower 184 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 25-mpg city, 33-mpg highway, 28-mpg combined Base Price: $34,900 As Tested: $39,536 Performance: Engine really picks up in Sport mode Excellent fuel … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Honda Passport AWD Elite Engine:3.5-liter V-6, 280-horsepower 262 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 24-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $43,680 As Tested: $44,725 Performance: Strong V-6 engine Peppy acceleration Smooth transmission Pretty good fuel … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Mitsubishi Cross SE 1.5T S-AWC Engine:1.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 152-horsepower, 184 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 25-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $26,695 As Tested: $28,065 Performance: Decent acceleration especially for such a small engine … read more
