Model Tested: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E GT AWD Engine: Twin electric motors, 480 horsepower and 634 lb.-ft torque Transmission: Single E-speed automatic transmission EPA Rating: 90-mpge city, 77-mpge highway, 84-mpge combined Base Price: $59,900 As Tested: $63,285 Performance: Surprisingly quick Mid-three second … 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 Dodge Durango GT Blacktop AWD Engine:3.6-liter V-6, 295-horsepower, 260 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 18-mpg city, 25-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $37,045 As Tested: $54,655 Performance: Adequate V-6 power, but short of the optional V-8s … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Kia Stinger GT RWD Engine:3.3-liter V-6, 365-horsepower, 376 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatictransmission, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 25-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $38,350 As Tested: $39,250 Performance: Impressive acceleration from twin turbo V-6 Sport mode really livens performance … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Mazda3 5-Door Grand Touring Engine: 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, 184 horsepower, 185 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city/35-mpg highway/26-mpg combined Base Price: $23,895 As Tested: $28,720 Performance: Peppy engine, strong acceleration Fun, nimble, sporty with 6-speed manual … read more