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: Honda CR-V Hybrid AWD TRG Engine: 2-liter, direct-injection 4-cylinder Transmission: Continuously variable transmission (CVT) Horsepower: 145 Torque: 138 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 40/city, 34/highway, 37/combined Base price: $38,600 As tested: $39,845 Overview: The 2023 Honda CR-V, Honda’s popular compact SUV, is an … 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 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid Nightshade Engine: 2.4-liter I-4, 208 combined horsepower and 163 lb.-ft torque Transmission:  CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel drive EPA Rating: 44-mpg city, 47-mpg highway, 46-mpg combined Base Price: $30,615 As Tested: $32,839 Performance: Good fuel economy but … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid Touring Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 212 horsepower and 232 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 40-mpg city, 35-mpg highway, 38-mpg combined Base Price: $37,400 As Tested: $38,625 Performance: Hybrid provides extra off-the-line acceleration Electric-only for … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness Engine: 2.5-liter flat-4, 182 horsepower and 176 lb.-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 25-mpg city, 28-mpg highway, 26-mpg combined Base Price: $32,820 As Tested: $34,165 Performance: Good performance from flat four engine Smooth transmission, revised … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness Engine:  2.4-liter turbocharged Boxer-4, 260 horsepower, 277 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $36,995 As Tested: $38,120 Performance: Smooth engine with good power/acceleration Pleasant highway ride Increased … read more