Model Tested: 2020 Mercedes GLC 300 4Matic SUV Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4, 255 horsepower, 273 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 21-mpg city, 28-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $44,500 As Tested: $60,875 Performance: Strong performance from relatively small turbocharged I-4 Excellent … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Toyota 4Runner 4X4 TRD PRO V6 Engine:4.0-liter V6, 270 horsepower, 278 lb-ft torque Transmission: 5-speed automatic, part-time four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 16-mpg city, 19-mpg highway, 17-mpg combined Base Price: $49,765 As Tested: $52,147 Performance: Good acceleration Smooth engine So-so fuel economy—our … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Kia Seltos SX Turbo AWD Engine: 1.6-Liter Inline Turbo 4 Transmission: 7-Speed Quick-Shift DCT Automatic Horsepower: 175 • Torque: 195 lb.-ft. EPA Ratings: 25/City • 30/Highway • 27/Combined Base Price: $27,890 As Tested: $29,485 Overview: The 2021 Kia Seltos is … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Lexus GX460 Luxury Engine:4.6-liter V8, 301 horsepower, 329 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 13-mpg city, 17-mpg highway, 14-mpg combined Base Price: $64,265 As Tested: $72,010 Performance: Decent fuel economy for its size—our best was 21.2-mpg highway Great … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Honda Pilot AWD Black Edition Engine:3.5-liter V6, 280 horsepower, 262 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 22-mpg combined Base Price: $49,620 As Tested: $50,715 Performance: Smooth, pretty peppy V6 Cushy highway ride Excellent safety … read more

Model tested: 2020 Hyundai Palisade Limited AWD Engine: 3.8-liter V6 Transmission: 8-speed automatic Horsepower: 291 Torque: 262 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 19/city, 24/highway, 21/combined Base price: $46,400 As tested: $47,605 Overview: The all-new 2020 Hyundai Palisade is the Korean automaker’s first foray into the … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Ford Expedition Max Platinum 4×4 Engine:3.5-liter Ecoboost V6, 400 horsepower, 480 lb-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 16-mpg city, 21-mpg highway, 18-mpg combined Base Price: $80,110 As Tested: $84,065 Performance: Smooth highway ride Likes gas—our best was 19.1-mpg … read more