Model Tested: 2017 VW Golf Alltrack TSI S 4Motion Engine: 1.8-liter turbocharged I-4, 170 horsepower 199 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22 mpg city/30 mpg highway/25 mpg combined Base Price: $26,950 As Tested: $28,615 Performance: Fun to drive Good … read more

Model Tested: 2017 BMW X4 M40i Engine: 3.0-liter turbocharged I-6, 355 horsepower 343 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19 mpg city/26 mpg highway/21 mpg combined Base Price: $58,100 As Tested: $67,495 Performance: Great engine; traditional BMW power and torque … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 4×4 Engine: 3.2-liter V-6, 271 horsepower 239 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20 mpg city/27 mpg highway/23 mpg combined Base Price: $27,545 As Tested: 34,475 Performance: Smooth highway ride Outstanding off-road capabilities Very … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Ford Escape SE all-wheel drive Engine: 1.5-liter EcoBoost Transmission: 6-speed automatic EPA Ratings: 22/city, 28/highway, 24/combined Base Price: $26,850 As Tested: $30,830 Overview: The refreshed 2017 Ford Escape is unlike most compact crossovers. Its rakish styling; more responsive steering; and … read more

Model Tested: Range Rover HSE Td6 Engine: 3-liter turbocharged V6 diesel Horsepower: 254 Torque: 443 pound-feet Transmission: 8-speed automatic EPA Ratings: 22/city, 29/highway, 25/combined Base Price: $93,950 As Tested: $107,311 Overview: Everyone knows there’s arguably no more capable off-road vehicle on the planet … read more

Model Tested: 2016 Mazda CX-9 Signature all-wheel drive (AWD) Engine: Skyactiv-2.5T turbo – 227 horsepower, 310 pound-feet of torque Transmission: Skyactiv 6-speed sport mode EPA Ratings: 21/city, 27/highway, 23/combined Base Price: $44,015 As Tested: $44,915 Overview: We’ve driven this vehicle several previous times … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Acura MDX AWD Advance Engine: 3.5-liter V-6, 290 horsepower 267 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19 mpg city/26 mpg highway/22 mpg combined Base Price: $56,400 As Tested: $57,340 Performance: Strong, smooth engine Good acceleration Excellent long distance … read more