Model Tested: 2017 Lexus LX570 5-DR SUV Engine:5.7-liter V-8, 383 horsepower, 403 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, full-time four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 13-mpg city, 18-mpg highway, 15-mpg combined Base Price: $89,380 As Tested: $98,065 Performance: Very sophisticated 4×4 system with console controls Limited … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Jeep Renegade Deserthawk 4×4 Engine:2.4-liter 4-cylinder, 180 horsepower, 175 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 21-mpg city, 29-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $26,895 As Tested: $33,665 Performance: Extremely capable off-road and in snow Very worthy of … read more
Model Tested: 2018 Mini Cooper S E Countryman All4 Engine:1.5-liter turbocharged 3-cylinder, 134 horsepower, 162 lb-ft torque plus an electric motor with 87 hp and 122 lb-ft torque for a total of 221 horsepower and 284 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive … read more
Model Tested: 2018 Nissan Rogue SL AWD Engine:2.5-liter 4-cylinder, 170 horsepower, 175 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 25-mpg city/32-mpg highway/27-mpg combined Base Price: $32,410 As Tested: $36,230 Performance: Good fuel economy for an SUV—our best was 26.3 mpg Eco … 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: 2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country T6 AWD Engine: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder supercharged and turbocharged, 316 horsepower, 295 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city/30-mpg highway/25-mpg combined Base Price: $55,300 As Tested: $64,640 Performance: Impressive horsepower from a 2.0-liter … read more
Model Tested: 2018 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD Engine: 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, 187 horsepower, 186 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 24-mpg city/30-mpg highway/26-mpg combined Base Price: $30,945 As Tested: $34,685 Performance: Hearty, respectable performance Sport mode, but not much quicker … read more
