Model Tested: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Premium Engine: 2.0-liter gas/electric plug-in I-4, 220 combined net horsepower and 139 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel drive EPA Rating: 114-mpge electricity + gasoline, 48-mpg gasoline only Base Price: $39,170 As Tested: $43,292 Performance: … 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 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 BMW 430i Gran Coupe Engine: 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder, 255 horsepower and 295 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic EPA Rating: 25-mpg city, 34-mpg highway, 28-mpg combined Base Price: $45,200 As Tested: $56,300 Performance: Peppy turbocharged engine Crisp automatic transmission Very good … read more

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: 2022 Honda Civic 1.5T Hatchback Sport Touring Engine: 1.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 180 horsepower and 177 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 28-mpg city, 37-mpg highway, 31-mpg combined Base Price: $29,400 As Tested: $30,810 Performance: Peppy performance Minimal turbo lag … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e Hybrid Engine:  1.8-liter gas/electricI-4, 121 horsepower, 105 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 51-mpg city, 47-mpg highway, 49-mpg combined Base Price: $29,575 As Tested: $31,629 Performance: Incredible fuel economy—our best was 53.5-mpg Smooth, comfortable … read more