Model Tested: 2016 Honda Accord Sport Engine: 2.4-liter I-4 gas, 189 horsepower, 182 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 26 city, 35 highway, 30 combined Base Price: $25,965 As Tested: $26,785 Performance: Smooth, quiet engine Very pleasant city and highway … read more

Model Tested: 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 GT AWC Engine: 2.4-liter 4-cylinder gas, 168 horsepower, 167 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 23/City—26/Highway—24/Combined Base Price: $24,995 As Tested: $30,495 Performance: 2.4L engine is a big improvement over 2.0L version Efficient … read more

Model Tested: 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport AWD 2.0T Engine: 2.0-liter I-4 gas turbocharged, 264 horsepower, 269 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 18/City—24/Highway—21/Combined Base Price: $33,000 As Tested: $38,350 Performance: Powerful turbocharged engine Locking center differential Confident off road … read more

Models Tested: 2015 Acura TLX 3.5L SH-AWD and 2.4L Tech  Engines: 3.5-liter V-6, 290-hp/267 lb-ft torque and 2.4-liter I-4, 206-hp/182 lb-ft  Transmissions: 9-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive and 8-speed automatic, front-wheel-drive  EPA Ratings: 21/City—31/Highway—25/Combined (V-6) and 24/35/28 (I-4)  Base Prices: $44,700 (V-6)/$35,025 (I-4)  As Tested: … read more

Model Tested: 2015 Honda Accord Sport 4-door sedan Engine: 2.4-liter I-4, 189 horsepower 182 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 24/City—34/Highway—27/Combined Base Price: $23,865 As Tested: $24,655 Performance: Peppy four-cylinder engine Powerful and smooth Great 6-speed manual transmission Smooth clutch … read more