Model Tested: 2017 Genesis G90 Engine: 3.3-liter, twin turbo V6 Transmission: 8-speed automatic EPA Ratings: 17/city, 24/highway, 20/combined Base Price: $68,100 As Tested: $69,050 Overview: The 2017 Genesis G90 is a totally new luxury sedan from Hyundai — which has spun its Genesis … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Buick LaCrosse Premium AWD Engine: 3.6-liter V-6, 305 horsepower 268 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20 mpg city/29 mpg highway/23 mpg combined Base Price: $43,265 As Tested: 48,970 Performance: Very smooth engine and transmission Good acceleration … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Volvo S90 T6 AWD Inscription Engine: 2.0-liter I-4 supercharged and turbocharged, 316 horsepower 295 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22 mpg city/31 mpg highway/25 mpg combined Base Price: $52,950 As Tested: $66,105 Performance: Smooth, powerful engine … read more

Model Tested: 2016 Mazda CX-9 Signature all-wheel drive (AWD) Engine: Skyactiv-2.5T turbo – 227 horsepower, 310 pound-feet of torque Transmission: Skyactiv 6-speed sport mode EPA Ratings: 21/city, 27/highway, 23/combined Base Price: $44,015 As Tested: $44,915 Overview: We’ve driven this vehicle several previous times … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Ford Fusion Energi Titanium Engine: 2.0-liter I-4+electric, 141 horsepower (188 hp combined) 129 lb-ft torque Transmission: Electronic CVT automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 42 mpg gas only/97 mpg electricity+gasoline Base Price: $34,120 As Tested: $37,690 Performance: Outstanding fuel economy in electric … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Kia Forte EX Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 164 horsepower 151 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 25 mpg city/33 mpg highway/28 mpg combined Base Price: $21,200 As Tested: $26,540 Performance: Spritely performance, especially in sport mode Well-sized for city … read more

Model Tested: 2016 BMW 330e Sedan Engine: 2.0-liter I-4 turbocharged gas + electric motor, 250 horsepower 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 31 mpg gasoline only, 72 mpg electricity + gasoline Base Price: $43,700 As Tested: $60,245 Performance: Smooth hybrid … read more