Model Tested: 2019 Lexus RX 350 F Sport AWD SUV Engine:3.5-liter V-6, 295-horsepower 268 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 22-mpg combined Base Price: $50,620 As Tested: $61,315 Performance: Peppy V-6 engine Very smooth highway ride … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Honda Pilot AWD Elite Engine: 3.5-liter V-6, 280-horsepower 262 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 22-mpg combined Base Price: $48,020 As Tested: $48,020 Performance: Smooth V-6 engine Good fuel economy for its size—our best … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Ford Edge ST AWD Engine:2.7-liter twin turbocharged V-6, 335-horsepower 380 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $43,350 As Tested: $52,125 Performance: Impressive power from a diminutive V-6 Reasonable fuel … read more
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: 2019 Toyota RAV4 Limited AWD SUV Engine:2.5-liter I-4, 203-horsepower 184 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 25-mpg city, 33-mpg highway, 28-mpg combined Base Price: $34,900 As Tested: $39,536 Performance: Engine really picks up in Sport mode Excellent fuel … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Honda Passport AWD Elite Engine:3.5-liter V-6, 280-horsepower 262 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 24-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $43,680 As Tested: $44,725 Performance: Strong V-6 engine Peppy acceleration Smooth transmission Pretty good fuel … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Lexus NX 300h 5-Door SUV Engine:2.5-liter hybrid I-4, 194-horsepower 152 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 33-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 31-mpg combined Base Price: $38,835 As Tested: $49,507 Performance: Power is adequate, but not impressive Fuel economy … read more
