Model Tested: 2023 Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo AWD Hatchback Premium Engine: 2.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 211 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft torque Transmission:  6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city, 31-mpg highway, 26-mpg combined Base Price: $35,300 As Tested: $36,895 Performance: Responsive engine … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Ford Maverick XLT FWD Engine: 2.0-liter Ecoboost I-4, 250 horsepower and 277 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic EPA Rating: 23-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 26-mpg combined Base Price: $22,280 As Tested: $28,540 Performance: Peppy Ecoboost 2.0-liter engine Strong, smooth engine Excellent … 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 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

Model Tested: 2022 Mini Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door Engine:  2.0-liter turbocharged I-4, 189 horsepower, 207 lb-ft torque Transmission: 7-speed automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 28-mpg city, 38-mpg highway, 31-mpg combined Base Price: $26,900 As Tested: $36,250 Performance: Peppy, turbocharged engine Very nimble, fun … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Toyota GR Supra 2.0 Engine:  2.0-liter turbocharged I-4, 255 horsepower, 295 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 25-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 28-mpg combined Base Price: $42,990 As Tested: $48,040 Performance: Turbocharged four-cylinder engine is peppy Smooth automatic transmission … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Mazda CX-30 Premium Package AWD Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 186 horsepower, 186 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 25-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 27-mpg combined Base Price: $29,600 As Tested: $31,670 Performance: Enjoyable driving experience Responsive steering Nimble size for urban … read more