Model Tested: 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0T SEL Premium w/4Motion Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4, 184-horsepower 221 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 21-mpg city, 29-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $37,195 As Tested: $38,190 Performance: Pleasant highway ride Confident in moderate off-road … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Lexus RX 350L Engine:3.5-liter V-6, 290 horsepower, 267 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 18-mpg city, 25-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $49,070 As Tested: $58,190 Performance: Impressive highway fuel economy—our best was 31.1-mpg Excellent safety features … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4 SEL AWC Engine: 2.4-liter 4-cylinder, 166 horsepower, 162 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 24-mpg city/29-mpg highway/26-mpg combined Base Price: $27,995 As Tested: $32,060 Performance: Good fuel economy for its size Our best was … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4WD Engine: 3.5-liter V-6, 284 horsepower, 259 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city/26-mpg highway/21-mpg combined Base Price: $44,010 As Tested: $47,840 Performance: Smooth V-6 Robust power Intelligent 4×4 system Selectable modes: 2WD, Auto, … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Kia Sorento SXL AWD Engine: 3.3-liter V-6, 290 horsepower 252 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 17-mpg city/23-mpg highway/19-mpg combined Base Price: $45,700 As Tested: $46,990 Performance: Smooth V-6 engine and 6-speed automatic Pleasant highway ride Drive modes: … read more