Model tested: Ford Maverick XLT FWD Engine: 2-liter EcoBoost 4-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed automatic Horsepower: 250 Torque: 277 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 23/city, 30/highway, 26/combined Base price: $22,280 As tested: $28,540 Overview: After years of no one making compact pickups, suddenly, they’re a thing again. … 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
The handsome 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid takes all that’s good about Accord sedans and boosts practicality and economy with its excellent hybrid system. … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Toyota C-HR Nightshade Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 144 horsepower, 139 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27-mpg city, 31-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $24,245 As Tested: $25,240 Performance: Independent front and rear suspension Pretty good fuel economy Pleasant, composed highway … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Honda Odyssey Elite Engine: 3.5-liter V-6, 280 horsepower, 262 lb-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 28-mpg highway, 22-mpg combined Base Price: $47,820 As Tested: $49,335 Performance: Strong, smooth V-6 engine OK fuel economy—our best was 23.0-mpg Very … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Lexus UX 200 F Sport Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 169 horsepower 151 lb-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed CVT automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 29-mpg city, 37-mpg highway, 32-mpg combined Base Price: $34,900 As Tested: $41,905 Performance: Good off-the-line acceleration, but slower after that Standard … read more
Model Tested: 2020 Mini Cooper SE Hardtop 2 Door Iconic Trim Engine:135 kW electric motor, 181 horsepower 199 lb-ft torque Transmission: single speed automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 115-mpge city, 100-mpge highway, 108-mpge combined Base Price: $29,900 As Tested: $37,750 Performance: Very strong acceleration … read more
