Model Tested: 2015 Lexus LX570 5-door SUV Engine: 5.7-liter V-8 gas, 383 horsepower 403 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, full-time four-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 12/City—17/Highway—14/Combined Base Price: $82,930 As Tested: $90,720 Performance: Very smooth, powerful V-8 Ample torque Smooth, solid highway ride Confidence … read more

Model Tested: 2014 Lexus GX460 Luxury Engine: 4.6-liter V-8, 301 horsepower 329 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission four-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 15/City—20/Highway—17/Combined Base Price: $60,715 As Tested: $62,770 Performance: Very solid, confidence-inspiring chassis Smooth, reasonably powerful V-8 Rear air suspension with auto load … read more

Model Tested: 2015 GMC Yukon 4WD SLT Engine: 5.3-liter V-8 gas, 355 horsepower 383 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission four-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 16/City—22/Highway—18/Combined Base Price: $57,735 As Tested: $64,520  Performance: Muscular, powerful Trailer towing mode Trailer brake controller 7,300 pound GVW rating … read more

Model Tested: 2015 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD  Engine: 3.0-liter I-6 gas, 300 horsepower 325 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 17/City—24/Highway—20/Combined  Base Price: $42,400 As Tested: $51,675 Performance: Loaded with high tech safety and performance features Pedestrian detection with Auto … read more

Model Tested: 2015 BMW X4 xDrive35i  Engine: 3.0-liter I-6 gas, 300 horsepower 300 lb-ft torque  Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission all-wheel-drive  EPA Ratings: 19/City—27/Highway—22/Combined  Base Price: $48,000  As Tested: $57,450  Performance: Legendary BMW straight 6 torque and horsepower Pulls like a freight train Paddle … read more

Model Tested: 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander 3.0 GT-S  Engine: 3.0-liter V-6, 224 horsepower 215 lb-ft torque  Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission all-wheel-drive  EPA Ratings: 20/City—28/Highway—23/Combined  Base Price: $28,195  As Tested: $35,145  Performance: Strong V-6 engine is a good match for hefty SUV Impressive fuel economy … read more

Model Tested: 2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited Engine: 3.6-liter H-6 Boxer design, 256 horsepower 247 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT with 6-speed manual mode, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 20/City—27/Highway—22/Combined Base Price: $32,995 As Tested: $36,040 Performance: Strong six-cylinder engine Smooth transmission with welcome manual mode … read more