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: 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4 SEL AWC Engine: 2.4-liter 4-cylinder, 166 horsepower, 162 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 24-mpg city/29-mpg highway/26-mpg combined Base Price: $27,995 As Tested: $32,060 Performance: Good fuel economy for its size Our best was … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Honda Odyssey Elite Engine: 3.5-liter VTEC V-6, 280 horsepower 262 lb-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city/28-mpg highway/22-mpg combined Base Price: $46,670 As Tested: $47,610 Performance: Pleasant highway ride Nice handling, especially for a mini van Paddle … 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 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