Model Tested: 2023 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD Engine: 2.5-liter turbocharged I-4 , 227 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined Base Price: $48,460 As Tested: $50,455 Performance: Standard AWD Smooth highway … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Buick Enclave Avenir AWD Engine: 3.6-literV-6, 310 horsepower and 266 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 17-mpg city, 25-mpg highway, 20-mpg combined Base Price: $57,100 As Tested: $59,890 Performance: Smooth ride on highway and in city … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Mercedes AMG GLB35 4Matic Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4, 302 horsepower and 295 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission EPA Rating: 21-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined Base Price: $49,500 As Tested: $60,135 Performance: Strong performance from a turbocharged four-cylinder Feels … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Ford Explorer Timberline 4WD Engine: 2.3-liter Ecoboost I-4, 300 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft torque Transmission:10-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 23-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $46,015 As Tested: $47,425 Performance: Very powerful 2.3-liter Ecoboost four- cylinder engine Sport … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Toyota Highlander Platinum V6 AWD Engine:3.5-liter V-6, 295 horsepower, 263 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined Base Price: $48,800 As Tested: $51,112 Performance: Smooth V-6 engine and 8-speed automatic transmission Lots of … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Limited Engine:3.6-liter V-6 eHybrid, 260-horsepower Transmission: CVT automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 30-mpg gasoline only, 82-mpg electric + gasoline Base Price: $45,545 As Tested: $50,005 Performance: Strong acceleration with electric assist Smooth highway ride Excellent safety features Electric … read more

Model Tested: 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum 4WD Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 gas Ecoboost turbocharged, 365 horsepower 350 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 16 mpg city/22 mpg highway/18 mpg combined Base Price: $52,970 As Tested: $54,760 Performance: Very strong twin turbocharged Ecoboost … read more