Model Tested: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness and Crosstrek Sport Engine: 2.5-liter boxer 4-cylinder, 182 horsepower 178 lb.-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission EPA Rating: 25-mpg city, 29-mpg highway, 27-mpg combined Base Price: $31,995 As Tested: $35,550 Performance: Excellent Subaru all-weather performance/confidence Good size … read more

Model tested: 2024 Land Rover Defender 110 S Engine: 3-liter turbocharged inline 6-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 395 Torque: 406 lb.-ft. EPA ratings (mpg): 17/city, 20/highway, 18/combined Base price: $67,900 As tested: $81,103 Overview: Land Rover Defender is an SUV often … read more

Model tested: 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD Wagon Hybrid Engine: 2.4-liter turbocharged I-4, plus two electric motors Transmission: 8-speed automatic, full-time four-wheel drive Horsepower: 326 Torque: 465 lb.-ft. EPA ratings (mpg): 22/city, 25/highway, 23/combined Base price: $61,950 As tested: $71,534 Overview: Toyota Land … read more

Model tested: 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 6MT Engine: 2-liter I-4 DOHC 4-cylinder Transmission: 6-speed manual, rear-wheel drive Horsepower: 181 Torque: 154 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 26/city, 34/highway, 29/combined Base price: $37,010 As tested: $38,925 Overview: The 2024 Mazda MX-5 (commonly known … read more

Model tested: 2024 Lexus LC 500 Coupe Engine: 5-liter V8 Transmission: 10-speed manual, rear-wheel drive Horsepower: 471 Torque: 398 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 16/city, 24/highway, 18/combined Base price: $97,700 As tested: $107,105 Overview: The 2024 Lexus LC 500 Coupe isn’t a car you need … read more

Model tested: 2024 Honda Civic Type R Hatchback Engine: 2-liter I-4 turbocharged 4-cylinder Transmission: 6-speed manual, front-wheel drive Horsepower: 315 Torque: 310 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 22/city, 28/highway, 24/combined Base price: $44,795 As tested: $45,890 Overview: Most people associate the Honda Civic with a … read more

Model tested: 2024 Acura Integra Type S Engine: 2-liter turbocharged I-4 Transmission: 6-speed manual, front-wheel drive Horsepower: 320 Torque: 310 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 21/city, 28/highway, 24/combined Base price: $50,800 As tested: $52,595 Overview: The new-for-2024 Acura Integra Type S is a compact luxury … read more

Model Tested: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE Engine: 2.0-liter hybrid I-4 with 3 electric motors, 196 combined horsepower and 139 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 45-mpg city, 38-mpg highway, 42-mpg combined Base Price: $31.065 As Tested: $36,275 … read more

Model Tested: 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring Engine: 2.0-liter gas/electric hybrid I-4, 204 horsepower and 247-lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel drive EPA Rating: 46-mpg city, 41-mpg highway, 44-mpg combined Base Price: $37,890 As Tested: $38,985 Performance: New dual-motor hybrid powertrain 1.1-kWh … read more

Model Tested: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Premium Engine: 2.0-liter gas/electric plug-in I-4, 220 combined net horsepower and 139 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel drive EPA Rating: 114-mpge electricity + gasoline, 48-mpg gasoline only Base Price: $39,170 As Tested: $43,292 Performance: … read more