Model Tested: 2019 Ford Edge ST AWD Engine:2.7-liter twin turbocharged V-6, 335-horsepower 380 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $43,350 As Tested: $52,125 Performance: Impressive power from a diminutive V-6 Reasonable fuel … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Honda Passport AWD Elite Engine:3.5-liter V-6, 280-horsepower 262 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 24-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $43,680 As Tested: $44,725 Performance: Strong V-6 engine Peppy acceleration Smooth transmission Pretty good fuel … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Lexus IS 350 F Sport AWD Sedan Engine:3.5-liter V-6, 311-horsepower 280 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $44,095 As Tested: $53,437 Performance: Strong engine Excellent acceleration Paddle shifters Multiple … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor 4×4 Supercrew Engine:3.5-liter twin-turbo V-6, 450-horsepower 510 lb-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 15-mpg city/18-mpg highway, 16-mpg combined Base Price: $55,840 As Tested: $72,780 Performance: Impressive performance 450 hp from twin-turbo V-6 Great exhaust … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Dodge Durango GT Blacktop AWD Engine:3.6-liter V-6, 295-horsepower, 260 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 18-mpg city, 25-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $37,045 As Tested: $54,655 Performance: Adequate V-6 power, but short of the optional V-8s … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 gas plus electric, 306-horsepower combined, 263 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 29-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 28-mpg combined Base Price: $48,630 As Tested: $49,939 Performance: Well-engineered hybrid system Good fuel … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Acura MDX AWD A-SPEC Engine:3.5-liter V-6, 290-horsepower, 267 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 25-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $54,800 As Tested: $56,195 Performance: Good fuel economy for its size—our best was 25.2-mpg highway … read more
