Model Tested: 2016 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4×4 Engine: 2.4-liter I-4 gas, 180 horsepower, 175 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 21/city, 29 highway, 24 combined Base Price: $23,395 As Tested: $28,755 Performance: Smooth engine and automatic transmission Excellent 4×4 controls … read more

Model Tested: 2016 Honda CR-V 5-door AWD Touring Engine: 2.4-liter I-4 gas, 185 horsepower, 181 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 25/City—31/Highway—27/Combined Base Price: $33,245 As Tested: $34,145 Performance: Highly competent Real Time All-Wheel-Drive Good fuel economy; our best was … read more

     Model Tested: 2016 BMW X1 xDrive 28i Engine: 2.0-liter I-4 gas, 228 horsepower, 258 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 22/City—32/Highway—26/Combined Base Price: $34,800 As Tested: $45,370 Performance: Powerful, turbocharged engine Gobs of torque Good acceleration Sport … read more

Model Tested: 2016 Acura MDX AWD Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 gas, 290 horsepower, 267 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 19/City—26/Highway—22/Combined Base Price: $57,080 As Tested: $58,000 Performance: Very smooth, powerful V-6 engine 9-speed automatic: a gear for every occasion Paddle … read more

Model Tested: 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk 4×4 Engine: 3.2-liter V-6 gas, 271 horsepower, 239 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 19/City—26/Highway—22/Combined Base Price: $30,395 As Tested: $36,869 Performance: Engine has start/stop feature for fuel economy Strong V-6 engine 9-speed automatic … read more

Model Tested: 2016 Mazda CX-3 Touring AWD Engine: 2.0-liter I-4 gas, 146 horsepower, 146 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 27/City—32/Highway—29/Combined Base Price: $23,210 As Tested: $26,050 Performance: Peppy, Skyactiv four-cylinder engine 6-speed automatic with sport mode All Wheel Drive … read more

Model Tested: 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited AWD Engine: 3.3-liter V-6 gas, 290 horsepower, 252 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 17/City—22/Highway—19/Combined Base Price: $36,000 As Tested: $41,695 Performance: Strong, efficient V-6 Good torque Economical on highway; we got a … read more