Model Tested: 2018 Honda Fit 5DR Sport Engine:1.5-liter I-4, 130 horsepower, 114 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 29-mpg city, 36-mpg highway, 31-mpg combined Base Price: $17,500 As Tested: $18,390 Performance: Nimble on twisty roads if driven aggressively Impressive fuel … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Engine: 2.0-Liter I-4 Direct Injection Turbo: Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic EPA Ratings: 22/City 28/Highway 24/Combined Base Price: $43,995 As Tested: $53,640 Overview: Fiat-Chrysler (FCA) has reintroduced the storied Alfa Romeo to America — to rave reviews. We’ve driven … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 SEL AWC Engine: 2.4-liter 4-cylinder, 168 horsepower, 167 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city/28-mpg highway/25-mpg combined Base Price: $25,895 As Tested: $29,110 Performance: Strong fuel economy—our best was 30.0-mpg highway Automatically … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid AWD Advance Engine: 3.0-liter VTEC V-6 + 3 electric motors, 321 horsepower 289 lb-ft torque Transmission: 7-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city/27-mpg highway/27-mpg combined Base Price: $58,000 As Tested: $58,975 Performance: Strong acceleration and power … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Engine: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder Boxer, 152 horsepower 145 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27-mpg city/36-mpg highway/30-mpg combined Base Price: $21,995 As Tested: $26,560 Performance: Nimble handling Fun to drive Good acceleration for horsepower … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport SL AWD Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 141 horsepower 147 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 24-mpg city/30-mpg highway/27-mpg combined Base Price: $27,420 As Tested: $31,240 Performance: Smooth highway ride Quite agile off-road AWD lock Eco … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Engine: 1.5-liter I-4, 180 horsepower 177 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 30 mpg city/39 mpg highway/33 mpg combined Base Price: $21,300 As Tested: $22,135 Performance: Strong, easy revving turbocharged engine Butter-smooth 6-speed … read more