Model Tested: 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti Sport AWD Engine: 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder, 280 horsepower, 306 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city/28-mpg highway/24-mpg combined Base Price: $43,995 As Tested: $53,640 Performance: Alfa puts the “sport” in sport utility … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0T SE w/4Motion Engine: 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder, 184 horsepower, 221 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 21-mpg city/27-mpg highway/23-mpg combined Base Price: $30,230 As Tested: $31,130 Performance: Excellent fuel economy—our best was 34.0-mpg highway Variable … 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: 2018 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Premium Engine: 2.0-liter Boxer 4-cylinder, 152 horsepower, 145 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27-mpg city/33-mpg highway/29-mpg combined Base Price: $22,595 As Tested: $23,510 Performance: Choice of 6-speed manual or CVT automatic OK clutch … 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 Lexus NX 200t F-Sport Engine: 2-liter turbo, 16-valve, DOHC, dual VVT-IW — 235 HP; 258 lb.-ft. of torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, w/dynamic torque control AWD EPA Ratings: 22/city, 27/highway, 24/combined Base Price: $38,585 As Tested: $46,439 Overview: The 2017 Lexus … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0T SEL w/4Motion Engine: 2-liter TSI direct-injection turbo 4-cylinder Horsepower: 200 Torque: 207 pound-feet Transmission: 4Motion all-wheel drive EPA Ratings: 20/city, 24/highway, 21/combined Base Price: $36,475 As Tested: $37,870 Overview: The Volkswagen Tiguan, which debuted in 2009, delivers … read more