Model Tested: 2020 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4×4 Engine:1.3-liter turbocharged inline four, 177 horsepower, 200 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $27,795 As Tested: $37,015 Performance: Off-road prowess worthy of the Jeep brand and … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Subaru Ascent Limited Engine: 2.4-liter flat four, 260 horsepower, 277 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 22-mpg combined Base Price: $39,345 As Tested: $43,305 Performance: Pretty peppy turbocharged engine Smooth, pleasant highway ride Legendary Subaru … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 GT AWC Engine:2.4-lliter I-4, 168 horsepower, 167 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city, 28-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $26,895 As Tested: $28,920 Performance: Nimble off road Pretty peppy 2.4-L engine Engine … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Lexus RX 450h F Sport Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 plus two electric motors, 308 horsepower combined, 247 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 31-mpg city, 28-mpg highway, 30-mpg combined Base Price: $50,550 As Tested: $60,025 Performance: Console dial for Eco, … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV GT S-AWC 4-Door SUV Engine:2.0L inline four-cylinder, 117 hp and 137 lb-ft torque plus two 80 hp electric motors Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 25-mpg gasoline, 74 MPGe Base Price: $41,495 As Tested: $43,205 Performance: Level … read more

Model Tested: Toyota RAV4 Limited AWD Engine: 2.5-Liter DOHC 4-Cylinder Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic Horsepower: 203 • Torque: 184 lb.-ft. EPA Ratings: 25/City • 33/Highway • 28/Combined Base Price: $34,900 As Tested: $39,536 Overview: The Toyota RAV4 Limited AWD is a great family vehicle, … read more

Model Tested: Lexus GX 460 Engine: 4.6-Liter DOHC V8 Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic Horsepower: 301 • Torque: 329 lb.-ft. EPA Ratings: 15/City • 18/Highway • 16/Combined Base Price: $63,555 • As Tested: $66,920 Overview: To the untrained eye, the Lexus GX 460 masquerades as … read more