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10 20 30 40 50 !0 0L WORSE BETTER RECOMMENDED GREEN CHOICE Make + Model Overall Price Survey Road-Test Highs Lows Score Results Results As tested Predicted Reliability Owner Satisfaction Road-Test Score Overall MPG SPOR TS CARS Continued Chevrolet Camaro 62 2 3$47,020 0 0 85 20 Acceleration, handling, braking, Reliability, visibility, tight interior, 2SS (V8) 57 styling. low dash vents, no AEB offered. 47 Chevrolet 43 1 5$77,680 0 0 97 19 Acceleration, handling, braking, Reliability, access, rear and side Corvette 2LT transmission, fit and finish. visibility, no AEB offered. Ford Mustang GT 1 5$43,295 0 0 84 19 Handling, acceleration, braking, Reliability, fuel economy, rear Premium (V8) interior details, exhaust sound. seat, ride. Ford Mustang 1 5$33,080 0 0 76 25 Handling, braking, interior details. Reliability, rear seat, noise, raspy Premium (2.3T) engine sound. MINIVANS !0 Toyota Sienna XLE L 79 $43,570 30 50 80 36 Fuel economy, interior room and Long stopping distance. $39,470 30 40 89 versatility. $40,300 30 30 85 Agility, must remove heavy !0 Kia Carnival EX 79 $48,380 10 40 88 21 Smooth powertrain, braking, 2nd-row seats for max cargo 78 interior room, controls. capacity. $38,245 10 40 85 Some controls take getting !0 Honda Odyssey L 59 22 Ride, quietness, interior room and used to. EX-L 84 ⁄/ flexibility, kid-friendly tech. 57 27 € Reliability, Hybrid loses Stow ‘n Go Chrysler Pacifica Interior space, ride, quietness, seating/cargo flexibility. Hybrid Platinum 21 Uconnect 8.4 infotainment system, access, fuel economy. Reliability, coarse-sounding engine. Chrysler Pacifica Touring L Interior space and flexibility, ride, quietness, Uconnect 8.4 infotainment system, access. SUVs: SMALL !0 Hyundai Tucson L 93 $33,194 50 50 92 35 Fuel economy, handling, ride, Gear selector. Hybrid SEL $29,341 40 40 90 roomy interior, reliability. 90 $31,969 50 50 86 28 Engine noise. !0 Subaru Forester 89 Fuel economy, roomy interior, great Premium $45,923 50 50 85 26 visibility, easy controls. Slow acceleration for the class. L 88 !0 Hyundai Tucson $25,905 50 40 87 94 ⁄/ Handling, ride, braking, roomy Long stopping distance, high pitch SEL (2.5L) 86 $28,935 40 30 82 34 € interior, controls, reliability. warning signal in Reverse. 84 $36,685 50 40 82 29 !0 Toyota RAV4 $33,655 50 50 75 Acceleration, part-time electric Acceleration, engine noise, driver’s Prime XSE L 83 $31,380 40 30 80 28 driving, fuel economy, ride, seat short on lumbar support. $29,530 40 30 78 90 ⁄/ controls, reliability. Cumbersome infotainment system !0 Subaru Crosstrek 82 $25,655 50 10 72 33 € on EX and higher trims. Premium $27,560 50 20 66 25 Ride, braking, controls, fuel L 82 $33,730 30 30 78 economy, reliability. Acceleration, engine noise, cargo. !0 Honda CR-V EX $26,720 30 20 78 35 82 Fuel economy, roomy interior, Ride, vibration at low revs, limited !0 Subaru Crosstrek 77 access. seat adjustments. Hybrid 76 Cumbersome infotainment system 74 Ride, braking, fuel economy, on EX and higher trims. !0 Ford Bronco Sport 72 reliability. Outer Banks (1.5T) Agility, braking, user-friendly !0 Honda CR-V controls, character, reliability. Hybrid EX Fuel economy, roomy interior, access. !0 Mazda CX-5 24 Ride, quietness, handling. So-so rear visibility, controls. Touring !0 Nissan Rogue 26 Access, fuel economy, controls, Acceleration, rear-seat comfort, Sport SV reliability. rear visibility. !0 Chevrolet 27 Interior room, mid-range torque, Rear and side visibility, agility, Trailblazer LT (1.3T) controls, fuel economy, reliability. front-seat comfort. !0 Chevrolet Equinox 25 Interior room, ride, quietness, So-so acceleration, interior fit and LT (1.5T) controls, infotainment system. finish. !0 Kia Sportage LX 23 Handling, powertrain, room, easy Rear visibility. (2.4L) controls. ⁄Miles-per-gallon equivalent (MPGe) €Miles per gallon while running on gas engine. CR.ORG/CARS NEW CARS 49

Ratings   Vehicles Make + Model Overall Price Survey Road-Test Highs Lows Score Results Results As tested Predicted Reliability Owner Satisfaction Road-Test Score Overall MPG SU Vs: SM A LL Continued !0 Mazda CX-30 70 4 3$28,645 0 0 64 27 Fit and finish, fuel economy. Controls, engine noise, tight Preferred quarters, visibility. L 68 Ride, fit and finish. !0 Toyota RAV4 3 3$34,193 0 0 76 37 Fuel economy. Hybrid XLE 66 Ride, noise, acceleration. 65 !0 Hyundai Kona SEL 63 3 3$25,025 0 0 71 26 Agility, braking, controls, fuel (2.0L) 62 economy. !0 Toyota RAV4 XLE 3 3$32,109 0 0 72 27 Fuel economy. Engine noise, ride, fit and finish. (2.5L) Nissan Rogue SV 2 3$33,230 0 0 80 25 Agility, transmission, controls, Reliability, jumpy off the line, low (2.5L) access. dash vents. Honda HR-V LX 3 2$22,045 0 0 66 29 Fuel economy, roomy interior, Ride, noise, acceleration, front- storage, secure handling. seat comfort, rear door handles. Chevrolet Trax LT 61 5 1$25,560 0 0 55 25 Easy to park, decent room within a Acceleration, ride, engine noise, small footprint, reliability. rear visibility, front seats, fussy to use touch-screen radio. Ford Escape L 60 2 3$34,740 0 0 82 34 Fuel economy, agility, stopping Reliability, overly sensitive brake Hybrid SE Sport distance, controls. pedal. Mitsubishi Outlander 57 2 3$34,340 0 0 71 25 Standard third row, transmission, Ride, darty steering, wind noise, SE (2.5L) controls. acceleration. Mitsubishi Eclipse 57 3 2$28,470 0 0 61 24 Access, rear seat. Agility, visibility, front-seat comfort, Cross SE acceleration, cargo space. Ford Escape SE 55 2 3$32,600 0 0 73 26 Fuel economy, agility, stopping Reliability, engine vibration with (1.5T) distance, controls. the 1.5-liter, overly sensitive brake pedal. Volkswagen Taos 55 2 3$33,064 0 0 74 26 Fuel economy, agility, braking, Uneven power delivery. SE 55 visibility, rear-seat room. Volkswagen $31,645 10 20 84 25 Generous interior, easy controls, Reliability, acceleration. Tiguan SE access, visibility. Jeep Cherokee 54 2 2$37,655 0 0 68 23 Interior room, controls, braking. Reliability, sluggish off the line, Limited (2.0T) uncooperative transmission, ride, agility, engine noise. Ford EcoSport SES 45 2 1$28,130 0 0 61 24 Handling agility, easy controls, Reliability, ride, noise, acceleration, (2.0L) access. transmission, cargo space, no AEB offered. Jeep Compass 45 2 1$30,870 0 0 56 24 Controls, access. Reliability, underpowered, touchy Latitude brake pedal, agility, ride, engine noise, rear seat. Kia Seltos S 43 1 2$24,820 0 0 72 28 Fuel economy, braking, controls, Reliability, ride, noise. visibility. Jeep Renegade 42 2 1$27,525 0 0 56 24 Styling, upscale features. Reliability, ride, transmission, Latitude visibility, front-seat comfort, grabby brakes, idle vibration. Fiat 500X Pop 37 Reliability, ride, transmission, 2 1$26,600 0 0 50 23 Maneuverability, upscale features. noise, idle vibration, touchy brake pedal, visibility, front-seat comfort. SUVs: MIDSIZED (2-ROW) !0 Subaru Outback 85 3 4$39,572 0 0 91 24 Ride, transmission, seat comfort, Some climate functions require Limited XT driving position, fit and finish, multiple steps. integrated cross bars. !0 Toyota Venza XLE L 83 5 4$40,160 0 0 75 37 Fuel economy, ease of access, Controls, visibility, road noise, reliability. cargo capacity. 82 !0 Chevrolet Blazer 4 3$43,290 0 0 83 19 Acceleration, braking, Visibility, fuel economy, low dash LT (V6) transmission, quietness, controls. vents. 50 NEW CARS CR.ORG/CARS

10 20 30 40 50 !0 0L WORSE BETTER RECOMMENDED GREEN CHOICE Make + Model Overall Price Survey Road-Test Highs Lows Score Results Results As tested Predicted Reliability Owner Satisfaction Road-Test Score Overall MPG SUVs: MIDSIZED (2 -ROW ) Continued !0 Nissan Murano SL 81 4 3$42,065 0 0 77 21 Plush interior, access, easy Visibility, overly light steering, 80 infotainment system. agility, towing capacity. 75 Driving position. !0 Ford Edge SEL 70 3 3$42,610 0 0 84 22 Quietness, handling, braking, (2.0T) interior room. Ride. L 64 !0 Honda Passport 3 2$39,937 0 0 79 21 Acceleration, interior room, EX-L 61 quietness. 58 Volkswagen Atlas 28 3 3$40,580 0 0 81 21 Interior room, access, controls. Too wide for tight parking spaces. !0 Cross Sport SE 2 3$39,280 0 0 86 30 Fuel economy, secure handling, Reliability, gear selector, some braking, interior room. controls. (2.0T) 4 4$37,425 0 0 55 18 Off-road ability, power-retractable Fuel economy, handling, ride, driv- Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL rear window, reliability. ing position, fit and finish, access. Premium 2 3$37,620 0 0 76 24 Secure handling, braking, interior Reliability, underpowered with Toyota 4Runner room. base engine, ride, gear selector. SR5 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL (2.5L) Jeep Wrangler 2 4$48,400 0 0 36 18 Off-road ability, strong powertrain Reliability, stiff ride, lots of wind Sahara (4-door) with the V6 engine. noise, awkward access, fuel economy. SUVs: MIDSIZED (3-ROW) !0 Kia Telluride EX 97 Ride, quietness, braking, interior 5 5$40,855 0 0 97 21 room, controls, well-equipped for Agility. price, reliability. !0 Toyota Highlander 88 5 4$42,843 0 0 86 22 Smooth engine, ride, controls, Agility. XLE (V6) second-row seats, reliability. L 87 !0 Toyota Highlander 5 4$44,463 0 0 84 35 Fuel economy, ride, controls, Some engine noise. Hybrid XLE 87 second-row seats, reliability. 84 !0 Hyundai Palisade 83 4 4$43,415 0 0 88 21 Powertrain, interior room, access. Agility, gear selector. SEL 76 !0 Mazda CX-9 5 3$40,470 0 0 79 22 Ride, handling, quietness, Controls, rear visibility. Touring reliability. Cheap manual sunroof shade. !0 Chevrolet Traverse 3 3$49,945 0 0 95 20 Ride, roominess, braking, Premier quietness, controls, access. !0 Honda Pilot EX-L 3 3$40,655 0 0 80 20 Roomy interior, visibility, access, Clumsy handling, controls. smooth powertrain. Accommodations, third-row seat !0 Volkswagen Atlas 72 3 2$44,165 0 0 84 20 comfort and access, nimbler than Acceleration trails competition. SEL (V6) 65 size suggests, ride, quietness, 63 60 controls. Nissan Pathfinder 2 4$46,375 0 0 85 21 Powertrain, interior room, controls. Overly firm ride. SL Jeep Grand 2 4$55,265 0 0 75 19 Transmission, interior space, Acceleration, braking, noisy V6 Cherokee L roomy third row, towing capacity. engine, controls. Limited (V6) Ride, quietness, interior room, Subaru Ascent Limited 1 3$43,867 0 0 93 22 visibility, braking, controls, usable Reliability, agility. third-row seat. Ride, quietness, transmission, Dodge Durango 59 2 4$43,525 0 0 83 18 interior space, access, front-seat Reliability, rear visibility, GT (V6) comfort, usable third-row seat, maneuverability, fuel economy. 47 Ford Explorer XLT 46 towing capacity. (2.3T) Kia Sorento EX 1 3$49,940 0 0 78 21 Agility, controls. Reliability, ride, transmission’s (2.5T) lumpy shifts. 1 3$38,725 0 0 83 25 Controls, acceleration. Reliability, ride, dual-clutch transmission’s low-speed vibration. CR.ORG/CARS NEW CARS 51

Ratings   Vehicles Make + Model Overall Price Survey Road-Test Highs Lows Score Results Results As tested Predicted Reliability Owner Satisfaction Road-Test Score Overall MPG SUVs: LARGE !0 Ford Expedition 73 3 4$75,430 0 0 73 16 Quietness, acceleration, controls, Ride, handling, fuel economy. MAX Limited 69 interior room. 55 41 Powertrain, accommodations, Fuel economy, agility, braking, 40 unsettled ride, high step-in, long !0 Toyota Sequoia 4 4$54,005 0 0 60 15 towing and off-road capability, reach to some controls, too easy to Limited storage, power-retractable rear turn off DRL. window. Nissan Armada Smooth and robust powertrain, Agility, unsettled ride, fuel Platinum economy. 2 2$63,020 0 0 69 14 quietness, towing capacity, fit Chevrolet and finish. Suburban Premier 1 4$74,375 0 0 76 16 Interior room, seat comfort, ride, Braking, gear selector, fuel quietness, infotainment. economy, agility, high step-in, tall hood hurts visibility. GMC Yukon XL SLT 1 4$71,245 0 0 75 16 Interior room, seat comfort, ride, Braking, gear selector, fuel quietness, infotainment. economy, agility, high step-in, tall hood hurts visibility. Chevrolet Tahoe LT 39 1 3$63,650 0 0 73 17 Ride, quietness, controls, interior Reliability, gear selector, fuel room, seat comfort. economy, agility, high step-in, tall hood hurts visibility. GMC Yukon SLT 39 1 3$65,790 0 0 73 17 Ride, quietness, controls, interior Reliability, gear selector, fuel room, seat comfort. economy, agility, high step-in, tall hood hurts visibility. SUVs: LUXURY SMALL !0 Buick Envision 84 $43,180 50 30 79 23 Ride, quietness, braking, Gear selector, low dash vents, Essence 83 $39,535 50 30 82 infotainment system, reliability. front wheelspin. $53,745 30 30 92 !0 Mini Cooper S $55,800 40 50 78 25 Handling, braking, powertrain, seat Ride, noise, controls. Countryman $51,570 40 30 83 comfort, fit and finish, reliability. $50,280 40 20 79 !0 BMW X3 xDrive30i 81 $63,290 40 40 84 Handling, braking, transmission, $50,040 40 30 79 24 quietness, front-seat comfort, fit Controls require a learning curve. L 80 $30,555 50 20 69 $51,380 30 10 77 and finish. 79 $37,740 30 30 71 !0 Ford Mustang 78 $43,995 30 20 82 90 ⁄ Acceleration, handling, quietness, Fussy door handles, controls, Mach-E Premium $41,510 30 40 71 no tailpipe emissions. modest range, long charging times. $33,145 40 20 67 !0 Audi Q5 Premium 24 Ride, quietness, seat comfort. Gear selector, controls require a Plus learning curve. !0 Mercedes-Benz 22 Ride, agility, fit and finish, front- Controls, engine noise. GLC300 seat comfort. !0 Porsche Macan S 78 19 Handling, powertrain, ride, quiet- Rear visibility, modest cargo area, ness, braking, front-seat comfort, controls, fuel economy. 78 fit and finish, towing capacity. 72 !0 Volvo XC60 T5 72 23 Seat comfort, fit and finish, Stiff ride, maddening controls. Momentum braking. L 71 !0 Buick Encore 23 Ride, quietness, braking, Acceleration, driving position, Preferred maneuverability. narrow cabin, rear visibility. !0 Infiniti QX50 22 Quietness, fit and finish, braking. Confusing controls, short on agility. Essential !0 Lexus UX250h 37 Fuel economy, transmission, Controls, tight interior, rear seat. quietness. !0 Acura RDX Tech 71 22 Handing, acceleration, stopping Controls, gear selector, engine 71 distances, front-seat comfort, fit noise, brake pedal feel. 69 and finish. !0 Volvo XC40 T5 24 Interior ambience, comfortable Stiff ride, controls, annoying gear Momentum front-seats. selector, engine noise. !0 Buick Encore GX Strong mid-range acceleration, Engine noise and vibration, rear Select (1.3T) 26 fuel economy, braking, seat. infotainment system. 52 NEW CARS CR.ORG/CARS

10 20 30 40 50 !0 0L WORSE BETTER RECOMMENDED GREEN CHOICE Make + Model Overall Price Survey Road-Test Highs Lows Score Results Results As tested Predicted Reliability Owner Satisfaction Road-Test Score Overall MPG SUVs: LUXURY SMALL Continued Audi Q3 Premium 67 $43,940 20 10 84 23 Handling, braking, seat comfort. Reliability, loud engine, rear Plus $45,895 30 20 77 25 visibility. $47,435 20 30 81 26 Handling, responsive engine and BMW X2 xDrive28i 66 $51,095 20 40 82 24 transmission, fit and finish, front- Visibility, ride, road noise, blind- $44,745 30 20 74 26 seat comfort. spot warning unavailable. Mercedes-Benz 65 $43,475 20 20 74 27 Handling, braking, acceleration, GLB250 64 $50,870 10 30 82 23 fuel economy, fit and finish. Controls, low and flat rear seat. 64 $61,190 10 50 90 121 ⁄ Ride, handling, transmission, seat Genesis GV70 61 comfort, fit and finish. Controls, rear visibility. Advanced (2.5T) 56 $59,503 20 20 76 21 Fuel economy, transmission, $48,070 20 20 69 21 braking. Road noise, narrow front seats, stiff BMW X1 xDrive28i L 56 $53,895 20 20 72 20 Acceleration, handling, fuel ride, blind spot warning unavailable. $52,040 10 30 74 24 economy, fit and finish. Mercedes-Benz $49,430 10 10 78 23 Controls, rear and side visibility. GLA250 $56,997 20 20 58 20 Ride, quietness, powertrain, fit and finish. Reliability, controls. Lincoln Corsair Reserve (2.0T) Handling, acceleration, braking, Reliability, ride, controls, no real seat comfort, no emissions. blind spot warning, limited range, Tesla Model Y long charging time. Long Range Handling, fit and finish. Stiff ride, distracting controls, visibility, fuel economy, brand Land Rover Range 54 Handling, fit and finish. reliability. Rover Velar S Uneven power delivery, ride, Agility, acceleration, braking, visibility, controls. Jaguar E-Pace S 51 transmission, rear seat. Ride, noise, rear visibility, so-so 51 infotainment system, wimpy A/C. Jaguar F-Pace 51 Handling, style, character. Controls, visibility, tight rear seat, Prestige 50 limited seat adjustments, overly 45 Handling, transmission, braking, fit touchy brake pedal. Alfa Romeo and finish, front-seat comfort. Stelvio Ti Reliability, engine noise, ride. Front-seat comfort, fit and finish, Cadillac XT4 agility, braking. Ride, controls, visibility, hesitation Premium Luxury off the line, brand reliability. Land Rover Range Rover Evoque SE SUVs: LUXURY MIDSIZED (2-ROW) !0 BMW X5 xDrive40i 90 $68,730 30 40 98 Ride, quietness, acceleration, Controls require a learning curve. $57,565 40 40 80 23 transmission, braking, seat $51,025 50 30 78 $51,630 40 40 77 comfort, fit and finish. $79,280 30 40 87 !0 Lexus RX450h 83 $54,945 20 30 84 29 Quietness, ride, fuel economy, fit Agility, wet stopping distances, 82 and finish. distracting controls, rear visibility. 81 $86,841 20 30 82 !0 Cadillac XT5 75 $80,450 10 30 90 20 Plush interior, seat comfort, Stiff ride, unintuitive gear selector, Luxury 65 $70,710 20 40 61 quietness, reliability. visibility. !0 Lexus RX350 22 Ride, quietness, powertrain, fit Agility, wet stopping distances, and finish. distracting controls, rear visibility. !0 Porsche Cayenne 21 Handling, quietness, fit and finish, Controls, ride, uneven power Base seat comfort. delivery. Lincoln Nautilus 18 Ride, handling, quietness, Reliability, fuel economy, gear Reserve (2.7T) acceleration, fit and finish. selector. Jaguar I-Pace HSE L 59 76 ⁄ Acceleration, handling, quietness, Controls, long charging times, L 49 fit and finish, no emissions. limited range, brake pedal feel, Audi E-Tron brand reliability. Premium Plus 49 Land Rover 74 ⁄ Ride, quietness, acceleration, seat Reliability, long charging times, Defender SE comfort, fit and finish, no emissions. limited range. 18 Acceleration, off-road ability, Braking, controls, agility, step-in character. height, fuel economy, rear visibility. ⁄Miles-per-gallon equivalent (MPGe) €Miles per gallon while running on gas engine. CR.ORG/CARS NEW CARS 53

Ratings   Vehicles Make + Model Overall Price Survey Road-Test Highs Lows Score Results Results As tested Predicted Reliability Owner Satisfaction Road-Test Score Overall MPG SUVs: LUXURY MIDSIZED (2 -ROW ) Continued Genesis GV80 47 $65,775 10 40 81 18 Acceleration, transmission, handling, Reliability, controls, fuel economy. Advanced (3.5T) 45 $75,090 10 30 80 braking, quietness, fit and finish. 45 $49,895 20 20 58 Mercedes-Benz 20 Acceleration, quietness, seat Reliability, controls. GLE450 comfort, fit and finish. Land Rover 21 Access, rear seat, some off-road Transmission, uneven power Discovery Sport ability. delivery, ride, handling, controls, HSE rear visibility. SUVs: LUXURY MIDSIZED (3-ROW) !0 Lexus RX350L 83 $56,518 40 40 80 20 Ride, quietness, powertrain, fit Distracting controls, tiny third-row and finish. seat. !0 Lexus GX460 81 $58,428 50 30 70 17 Powertrain, quietness, ride, fit and Fuel economy, agility, tight third- finish, front-seat comfort, off-road row seat, side-hinged tailgate. ability, towing, reliability. !0 Audi Q7 Premium 80 $71,010 30 30 92 Powertrain, quietness, agility, fit Plus (3.0T) $55,125 40 20 77 20 and finish, front- and second-row Controls have a learning curve. $51,585 30 30 80 $62,515 20 20 82 seat comfort. $55,680 20 30 87 !0 Acura MDX Tech 76 $56,805 10 30 84 20 Smooth powertrain, front- and Controls, braking, must get top 70 $74,040 20 30 72 rear-seat comfort, fit and finish. trim for some luxury features. 67 $69,260 20 20 71 !0 GMC Acadia 19 Quietness, ride, rear-seat room, Fuel economy, gear selector. Denali $109,200 10 40 83 easy to use infotainment system. $64,920 10 30 82 Cadillac XT6 18 Ride, quietness, transmission. Fuel economy, limited seat Premium Luxury adjustments, missing some luxury features, brand reliability. Buick Enclave 62 Ride, braking, quietness, interior Reliability, gear selector, fuel Premium 18 room, powertrain, infotainment economy, cheap manual sunroof shade. system. Volvo XC90 T6 56 20 Quietness, seat comfort, fit and Reliability, stiff ride, unintuitive Momentum finish, visibility, braking, high-beam controls. headlights. Land Rover Range 53 18 Handling, acceleration, fit and fin- Stiff ride, controls, fussy gear Rover Sport HSE (3.0L) ish, towing and off-road capability. selector, fuel economy, brand reliability. Land Rover 51 17 Acceleration, ride, quietness, front- Agility, fuel economy, controls, low Discovery HSE seat comfort, fit and finish. rear seat, third-row access. Tesla Model X L 46 Acceleration, handling, front- Reliability, limited range, long Long Range 87 ⁄ seat comfort, fit and finish, no charge times, fussy doors, ride, wind noise, rear visibility, controls, emissions. no real blind spot warning. Lincoln Aviator 46 19 Acceleration, handling, ride, quiet- Reliability, controls, gear selector, Reserve (3.0T) ness, fit and finish, cargo room. fuel economy. SUVs: LUXURY LARGE !0 BMW X7 xDrive40i 81 $84,095 30 40 94 22 Ride, quietness, acceleration, trans- Controls require a learning curve. 63 $86,480 30 40 65 mission, seat comfort, fit and finish. Lincoln Navigator Select 16 Quietness, powertrain, second and Front-seat comfort, unintuitive third-row seat room. gear selector, clumsy handling, fuel economy. Powertrain, quietness, rear seat, Infiniti QX80 Luxe 58 $63,395 20 20 68 15 fit and finish, cargo capacity, Handling, fuel economy, access. 58 $98,740 20 30 80 Cadillac Escalade 48 $89,030 10 30 86 towing, off-road. Premium Luxury 16 Ride, quietness, powertrain, accel- Handling, controls. Mercedes-Benz eration, fit and finish, seat comfort. GLS450 20 Powertrain, ride, quietness, seat Reliability, controls. comfort, fit and finish. 54 NEW CARS CR.ORG/CARS

10 20 30 40 50 !0 0L WORSE BETTER RECOMMENDED GREEN CHOICE Make + Model Overall Price Survey Road-Test Highs Lows Score Results Results As tested Predicted Reliability Owner Satisfaction Road-Test Score Overall MPG PICKUP TRUCK: SMALL Hyundai Santa 59 2 4$37,290 0 0 77 24 Acceleration, drives like a car, Small bed, rear visibility. Cruz SEL Premium controls. (2.5T) PICKUP TRUCKS: MIDSIZED !0 Honda Ridgeline 82 Ride, quietness, clever in-bed Low towing capacity, shallow bed. RTL 62 51 4 5$36,480 0 0 83 20 storage and dual-mode tailgate. !0 Ford Ranger XLT 4 3$40,355 0 0 55 20 Relatively fuel efficient, Ride, controls, high step-in. maneuverable size. Toyota Tacoma $34,364 30 30 42 19 Resale value, off-road capability. Ride, handling, braking, noise, SR5 (V6) driving position, seat comfort, too easy to turn off DRL. Chevrolet 45 Maneuverability, towing and Reliability, ride, uncomfortable Colorado LT (V6) seats and driving position. 2 1$34,300 0 0 61 18 payload capacities, damped tailgate. GMC Canyon SLE 45 Maneuverability, towing and Reliability, ride, uncomfortable (V6) seats and driving position. 2 1$35,835 0 0 61 18 payload capacities, damped tailgate. Chevrolet 44 2 1$39,295 0 0 60 24 Maneuverability, towing and Reliability, ride, uncomfortable Colorado LT 44 payload capacities, fuel economy, seats and driving position. (diesel) 38 damped tailgate. GMC Canyon SLE 2 1$40,895 0 0 60 24 Maneuverability, towing and Reliability, ride, uncomfortable (diesel) payload capacities, fuel economy, seats and driving position. damped tailgate. Jeep Gladiator Sport 2 4$46,405 0 0 52 18 Powertrain, towing capacity, Reliability, handling, wind noise, character. awkward window controls. PICKUP TRUCKS: FULL-SIZED !0 Ram 1500 Big Horn 75 3 4$53,120 0 0 83 17 Ride, quietness, transmission, High step-in, no standard active (5.7L V8) 75 cabin room, controls. safety features. !0 Ram 1500 Big Horn 3 4$54,310 0 0 83 23 Fuel economy, ride, quietness, High step-in, no standard active (diesel) transmission, cabin room, controls. safety features. Ford F-150 Hybrid 60 Quietness, cabin room, Reliability, ride, agility, high step-in. Lariat (3.5H) 2 4$69,935 0 0 79 20 acceleration, controls, hybrid’s generator. Ford F-150 XLT 58 2 4$55,535 0 0 75 19 Quietness, cabin room, Reliability, ride, agility, high step-in. (2.7T) acceleration, controls. Ford F-250 Lariat 56 3 4$67,130 0 0 53 15 Interior room, towing capability, Fuel economy, braking, handling, (diesel) quietness, light tailgate. ride, step-in height, no standard active safety features. Nissan Titan SV 55 2 2$44,370 0 0 70 16 Acceleration, braking, roomy cab, Reliability, ride, fit and finish, fuel (V8) 47 light tailgate. economy. 47 GMC Sierra 1500 46 1 3$52,100 0 0 78 17 Interior room, deep bed, Reliability, step-in height. SLE (5.3L V8) 46 quietness. GMC Sierra 1500 1 3$55,100 0 0 78 23 Fuel economy, interior room, deep Reliability, stopping distances, SLE (diesel) bed, quietness. step-in height. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT (5.3L V8) 1 3$50,225 0 0 78 17 Interior room, deep bed, Reliability, step-in height. quietness. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT (diesel) 1 3$53,655 0 0 78 23 Fuel economy, interior room, deep Reliability, stopping distances, bed, quietness. step-in height. ⁄Miles-per-gallon equivalent (MPGe) €Miles per gallon while running on gas engine. CR.ORG/CARS NEW CARS 55

CR’S TEST DATA & RATINGS User’s Guide to Vehicle Reviews On the following pages, you’ll find reviews, key ratings, and information for the 252 models featured in this book, covering all 2022 and early 2023 models. Use these reviews, along with the vehicle ratings (on page 43) and our data charts (on page 184), to narrow your choices. 1. RECOMMENDED MODELS RATINGS 10 20 30 40 50 !0 4. OVERALL SCORE These are the vehicles that did KEY This accounts for a vehicle’s perfor- well in CR’s Overall Score within WORSE BETTER RECOMMENDED mance in our road tests; the latest their category. The score includes results from the reliability and CR’s stringent testing, reliability, 1 owner satisfaction sections of CR’s owner satisfaction, and safety. 4 exclusive Annual Auto Surveys; They must have performed well 2 the availability of frontal crash- in our testing, have average or better prevention systems with pedestrian reliability, and perform adequately 3 detection, along with blind spot if included in safety tests conducted warning; and, if available, results by the Insurance Institute for Highway or calculated from the difference rating from the manufacturer is from government and insurance- Safety or the National Highway between the manufacturer’s speci- used if the vehicle isn’t tested. Fuel industry crash tests. We deduct Traffic Safety Administration. fied gross vehicle weight and our gives the recommended types for all points from the Overall Score if a tested vehicle weight. Cargo Volume the models’ engines. Some engines vehicle’s transmission gear selec- 2. MODEL-LINE OVERVIEW for minivans, SUVs, and wagons is may have different power ratings tor lacks fail-safes. A range of scores Base Price is the range of the the maximum usable cargo volume, depending on fuel type. CR Overall indicates that we have tested manufacturer’s base suggested measured using an expandable mpg is from our tested engines for several versions. Untested vehicles retail price (MSRP) without options pipe-frame box that’s adjusted a mix of city and highway driving, will have an “NA” for Overall Score. or destination charge for all to fit the cargo area with rear seats given in a range if multiple versions Reliability is our forecast of how versions of the model. An “E” folded down or removed. Data were tested. If CR has not tested the well a new model is likely to hold up, indicates that the price is estimat- for models with a trunk come model, then we use EPA Combined based on the problems that CR ed. Models often come in various from government figures. Towing mpg. This is the mix of city and members reported in our 2021 Body Styles and Trim Lines, which Capacity is the maximum weight highway mileage figures issued Annual Auto Surveys with data on are versions that differ mainly our tested vehicle can pull on a by the Environmental Protection more than 300,000 vehicles. in standard equipment, available trailer or a typical weight. Maximum Agency for a typical engine. Satisfaction also comes from CR’s options, and price. Pickup trucks Auto Surveys, in which we asked are listed by available cab config- owners whether they would definite- urations. Drive Wheels tells you ly buy or lease their particular whether the model is available with vehicle again. Road Test is the final front-, rear-, all- (AWD), or four- score from our more than 50 tests. wheel drive (4WD). Seating is the Some tests, such as those for brak- maximum number of passengers ing and fuel economy, are empirical that can be accommodated. Some and measured with instruments; models are available with different those for categories such as seat seating configurations; this figure comfort and noise are graded by is for the version with the most our experts. ADAS identifies whether passenger capacity. Engines and a vehicle has key active driver Transmissions show the different assistance systems: forward colli- drivetrain choices. sion warning (FCW), automatic emergency braking that operates 3. FACTS & FIGURES at highway speeds (AEB highway), Length is measured from bumper a pedestrian detection system to bumper. Width is from the out- (Pedestrian), and blind spot warning ermost side of one fender to the (BSW). We use Opt. to indicate that opposite fender. Height is from the system is available on some the top of the inside doorframe versions; “NA” means no system is to the ground. Wheelbase is the offered. Models with all four systems distance from the center of the front wheel to the center of the standard are assigned a 5; those rear. Weight and % Weight Front/ Rear are measured on our scales. with standard FCW, AEB, and Data for untested models come pedestrian detection are assigned a from manufacturers. Max. Load includes occupants and luggage, 4; those with only FCW and AEB and is specified by the manufacturer standard are assigned a 3. 56 NEW CARS CR.ORG/CARS

How to Read the Reliability Charts THESE CHARTS ARE based on owner data Transmission, Minor Gear selector or BEHIND THE from our Annual Auto Surveys. The Overall linkage, coolers and lines, rough shifting, RELIABILITY RATINGS Reliability rating indicates how many slipping transmission, leaks, transmission problems a model has had compared with computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, The chart here shows the average the average problem rate for vehicles of clutch adjustment, hydraulics (clutch master rates of problems in each trouble spot the same model year. or slave cylinder). by model year for the vehicles in CR’s Annual Auto Surveys. This is the basis We derive this from CR members, who Drive System Driveshaft or axle, CV for the reliability history charts. reported on any problems they had with joint, differential, transfer case, 4WD/AWD their vehicles during the 12 months prior to components, driveline vibration, traction For example, about 1 percent of the survey, considered serious because of control, electronic stability control (ESC), 2020 vehicles had brake problems, cost, failure, safety, or downtime. Our calcu- electrical failure. on average. The Acura RDX on the lations give extra weight to problems in the areas of engine, major; engine cooling; trans- Fuel System Sensors (includes O2 or facing page scores a 1 (much worse mission, major; and drive system because oxygen sensor), emission control devices they can be serious and expensive to repair. (includes EGR), fuel gauge/sender, fuel than average); 4.7 percent of them injection system, fuel pump, problems had a problem in this area. The reliability of a 2022 model is taken filling the tank. from the average of a model’s Overall Reli- For 2019 models the average rate ability for the newest three years, provided Electrical Alternator, starter, hybrid/ of power equipment problems was the vehicle did not change significantly in electric battery replacement, hybrid/electric about 2 percent. Because no Acura that time and hasn’t been redesigned for battery and related systems, regular battery, TLX owners reported having a 2022. Several model years’ data are a better battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition predictor than the most recent model year. switch, electronic ignition, distributor or problem in this category, it scores 5 rotor failure, spark plug and wire failure, One or two years’ data may be used if the auto stop/start, electric vehicle charging. (much better than average). model was redesigned in 2021 or 2020, or Because high-mileage cars tend if there were insufficient data for more years. Climate System Blower (fan) motor, A/C We include a prediction for a new or rede- compressor, condenser, evaporator, heater to encounter more problems than signed model based on its reliability history system, automatic climate control, refrigerant low-mileage cars, problem rates are or the manufacturer’s track record. leakage, electrical failure. standardized to minimize differences due to mileage. New this year, CR To see a model’s individual strengths Suspension Shocks or struts, ball joints, also adjusted for vehicle owner's and weaknesses, look at the scores in the tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, age based on our findings and the Trouble Spots, which are based on the steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), continuous improvement process. percentage of respondents who reported pro- power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), blems in each trouble spot compared with wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bush- 2021 models were generally less the average model for that year. ings, electronic or air suspension. than 6 months old at the time of the survey, with an average of fewer than Models that score a 1 are not necessarily Brakes Premature wear, pulsation or vibra- 3,000 miles. Redesigned or newly tion, squeaking, master cylinder, calipers, introduced model years are in bold. unreliable but have a higher rate of prob rotors, antilock brake system (ABS), parking lems than the average model. Similarly, mod- brake, brake failure, regenerative braking. AVERAGE PERCENTAGE OF CARS WITH A REPORTED ISSUE els that score a 5 are not necessarily Exhaust Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, leaks. ’19 ’20 ’21 problem-free but had relatively few problems compared with other models. Paint/Trim Paint (fading, chalking, crack- Engine, Major <1 <1 <1 ing, peeling), loose trim or moldings, rust. In the charts, a model year in bold identi- Engine, Minor 1 <1 <1 fies the year of a major redesign or the first Noises/Leaks Squeaks or rattles, seals or year of introduction. Years with insufficient weather stripping, air or water leaks, Engine, Cooling <1 <1 <1 data are noted with a column of asterisks (*). wind noise. Transmission, Major <1 <1 <1 What the Trouble Spots Include Body Hardware Windows, locks and latches, tailgate, hatch or trunk, doors or slid- Transmission, Minor 1 <1 <1 Engine, Major Engine or electric drive ing doors, mirrors, seat controls, heated or motor rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, cooled seats, heated steering wheel, safety Drive System 1 <1 <1 head gasket, turbo or supercharger, timing belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect. chain or timing belt. Fuel System 1 <1 <1 Power Equipment Cruise control, clock, Engine, Minor Oil or fuel leaks, acces- warning lights, body control module, key- Electrical <1 <1 <1 sory belts and pulleys, engine computer, less entry, wiper motor or washer, tire engine mounts, engine knock or ping, elec- pressure monitor, interior or exterior light, Climate System 1 1 <1 tric drive motor malfunction. horn, gauges, 12V power plug, remote engine start, alarm or security system, headlights. Suspension 1 1 <1 Engine Cooling Radiator, cooling fan, antifreeze leaks, water pump, thermostat, In-Car Electronics Audio systems, Brakes 1 1 <1 overheating. back-up/parking camera, entertainment systems, navigation system, commu- Exhaust <1 <1 <1 Transmission, Major Transmission nication system, hardware replacement, rebuild or replacement, torque converter, over-the-air updates. Paint/Trim 1 1 <1 premature clutch replacement. Noises/Leaks 11 1 Body Hardware 1 1 <1 Power Equipment 21 1 In-Car Electronics 33 2 CR.ORG/CARS NEW CARS 57

A Acura ILX Acura MDX ! 64 Acura’s entry-level compact sedan doesn’t have the same 76 The redesigned MDX remains a functional three-row luxury degree of luxury and refinement as its peers. It’s based SUV that’s priced lower than German competitors. The OVERALL on the previous-generation Honda Civic and 2022 is the OVERALL standard 290-hp V6 engine is slick and is paired with a SCORE model’s swan song. The 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and SCORE 10-speed automatic transmission, a powertrain that works eight-speed automatic work well at full steam, but the transmission well. Fuel economy is 20 mpg overall. The ride is comfortable and suffers from frequent clunks and hesitations in ordinary driving, handling is secure but pretty mundane. The front seats are wide and especially when starting up from a stop. Once underway, it is reluc- supportive, and the interior is well made. The rear seat’s midsection tant to downshift, making the car seem lethargic when drivers need is removable, which creates an aisle to the third row. The biggest power. The stiff, jumpy ride, mundane handling, and incessant road knock against the MDX is the infotainment system’s reliance on a noise aren’t befitting a luxury compact sedan. The infotainment finicky touchpad to interact with the screen; we found it very system is convoluted and overly distracting. Most active safety fea- distracting to use, forcing long glances away from the road. The MDX tures, including FCW and AEB, are standard, but BSW is optional. comes with a full suite of active safety features, including FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, BSW, and RCTW. $26,500-$32,400 $47,200-$60,950 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE 61 4 77 5 ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 40 20 40 20 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY BODY STYLES: sedan ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV ’19 ’20 ’22 TRIM LINES: A-Spec, Premium, TRIM LINES: Advance, A-Spec, Standard, Technology Overall Reliability *** Base, Tech, Type S Overall Reliability 50 40 40 DRIVE WHEELS: Front DRIVE WHEELS: Front, AWD SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Major *** SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear, 2 third Engine, Major 50 50 50 ENGINES: 2.4-liter 4 (201 hp) ENGINES: 3.0-liter V6 turbo (355 TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed Engine, Minor *** hp); 3.5-liter V6 (290 hp) Engine, Minor 50 40 50 sequential TRANSMISSIONS: 10-speed Engine, Cooling *** automatic Engine, Cooling 50 50 50 FACTS & FIGURES Transmission, Major * * * FACTS & FIGURES Transmission, Major 50 50 50 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Transmission, Minor * * * EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Transmission, Minor 50 40 50 Length (in.) 182 Width (in.) 71 Drive System *** Length (in.) 198 Drive System 50 40 50 Height (in.) 56 Width (in.) 79 Wheelbase (in.) 105 Fuel System *** Height (in.) 67 Fuel System 40 40 50 Weight (lb.) 3,095 Wheelbase (in.) 114 % Weight Front/Rear 64/36 Electrical *** Weight (lb.) 4,495 Electrical 50 50 50 % Weight Front/Rear 58/42 CARGO MEASUREMENT Climate System *** Climate System 50 50 50 CARGO MEASUREMENT Max. Load (lb.) 850 Suspension *** Suspension 40 40 50 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 12 Max. Load (lb.) 1,175 Towing Capacity (lb.) NR Brakes *** Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 37 Brakes 20 40 50 Towing Capacity (lb.) 5,000 FUEL Exhaust *** Exhaust 50 50 50 FUEL Premium Paint/Trim *** Paint/Trim 50 40 20 CR Overall mpg 28 Premium Noises/Leaks *** CR Overall mpg 20 Noises/Leaks 10 20 40 Body Hardware *** Body Hardware 50 50 50 Power Equipment *** Power Equipment 40 50 40 In-Car Electronics *** In-Car Electronics 20 40 10 58 NEW CARS CR.ORG/CARS

10 20 30 40 50 !0 WORSE BETTER RECOMMENDED Acura RDX ! Acura TLX ! 71 The RDX drives nicely, but it has very confusing and dis- 75 The redesigned TLX is a sleek sedan that’s a bit larger tracting controls that hurt the overall package. The 2.0-liter than its competition, but ultimately isn’t any roomier. The OVERALL turbo four-cylinder is paired with a 10-speed automatic OVERALL standard 272-hp, 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine and SCORE transmission. It’s an energetic powertrain once it gets SCORE 10-speed automatic make for an energetic pairing, but fuel past its initial hesitation. We got 22 mpg overall. The RDX feels lively economy of 23 mpg overall is disappointing. Front-wheel drive is and engaging thanks to its nimble handling. We did, however, find the standard, with all-wheel drive optional. The ride is comfortable and controls to be extremely distracting because of the fussy touchpad, handling is nimble, but an abundance of road and engine noise under- which is the only way to interact with the center screen. It forces mine the TLX’s premium pretense. The front seats are comfortable drivers to divert their attention from the road too often and for too and supportive but the rear seat is tight, and the car’s low stance long. The push-button gear selector takes some practice to master. hurts access. The touchpad-based infotainment system is very dis- The seats are comfortable, and interior room is on a par with the tracting and unintuitive to use while driving. FCW, AEB with pedes- class. All RDXs come standard with FCW and AEB with pedestrian trian detection, LDW, and LKA are standard. BSW and RCTW require detection. For 2022, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, BSW, getting the Technology package. A high-performance Type S version and RCTW are now standard. with AWD and 355-hp, 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine is available. $38,400-$51,000 $37,500-$53,100 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE 82 5 67 4 ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 30 20 50 30 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: sedan ’19 ’20 ’21 TRIM LINES: Advance, A-Spec, TRIM LINES: Advance, A-Spec, A-Spec Advance, Base, Overall Reliability 30 20 40 Standard, Tech, Type S Overall Reliability 50 50 50 PMC Edition, Tech DRIVE WHEELS: Front, AWD DRIVE WHEELS: Front, AWD Engine, Major 50 50 50 SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Major 50 50 50 SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear ENGINES: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (272 hp); ENGINES: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (272 hp) Engine, Minor 50 40 40 3.0-liter V6 turbo (355 hp) Engine, Minor 50 50 50 TRANSMISSIONS: 10-speed TRANSMISSIONS: 10-speed automatic Engine, Cooling 50 50 50 automatic Engine, Cooling 50 50 50 FACTS & FIGURES Transmission, Major 50 30 50 FACTS & FIGURES Transmission, Major 20 50 50 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Transmission, Minor 40 50 50 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Transmission, Minor 50 50 50 Length (in.) 187 Drive System 40 50 50 Length (in.) 195 Drive System 50 50 50 Width (in.) 74 Width (in.) 75 Height (in.) 66 Fuel System 30 40 40 Height (in.) 56 Fuel System 50 50 50 Wheelbase (in.) 108 Wheelbase (in.) 113 Weight (lb.) 4,005 Electrical 50 50 50 Weight (lb.) 3,965 Electrical 50 50 50 % Weight Front/Rear 58/42 % Weight Front/Rear 58/42 Climate System 40 40 50 Climate System 50 50 20 CARGO MEASUREMENT CARGO MEASUREMENT Suspension 40 50 50 Suspension 30 50 50 Max. Load (lb.) 940 Max. Load (lb.) 840 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 33 Brakes 30 10 40 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 14 Brakes 50 50 50 Towing Capacity (lb.) 1,500 Towing Capacity (lb.) NR Exhaust 50 50 50 Exhaust 50 50 50 FUEL FUEL Paint/Trim 40 50 50 Paint/Trim 50 20 50 Premium Premium CR Overall mpg 22 Noises/Leaks 10 20 30 CR Overall mpg 23 Noises/Leaks 50 30 50 Body Hardware 30 50 50 Body Hardware 50 50 50 Power Equipment 30 20 40 Power Equipment 50 50 50 In-Car Electronics 10 10 30 In-Car Electronics 10 30 50 CR.ORG/CARS NEW CARS 59

A Alfa Romeo Giulia Alfa Romeo Stelvio 50 Alfa’s compact luxury sports sedan corners and steers 51 The Stelvio delivers fantastic handling that makes it like a sports car. The 280-hp, 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder fun to drive on a twisty road. But there are a few quirks OVERALL engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission OVERALL that owners are forced to contend with on a daily basis. SCORE and provides punchy acceleration in both rear- and all- SCORE The standard engine is a punchy 280-hp, 2.0-liter turbo wheel drive versions. The firm ride absorbs most bumps, but it’s less four-cylinder that emits a satisfying sound and gets 24 mpg overall plush than that of many competitors. Fuel economy is commendable on premium gasoline. While the ride is a bit jittery, the suspension at 27 mpg overall. The attractive interior has matte wood and nicely absorbs bumps rather well. Among the constant annoyances are a textured surfaces. Seat comfort is compromised by a short cushion driving position with a limited range of seat adjustments, rear and and limited range of adjustments, and the cabin isn’t as quiet as side visibility that are wanting, and the modestly-sized cargo hold. that of its peers. Alfa recently made the infotainment system Alfa recently made the infotainment system more user friendly. FCW more user-friendly. The high-performance Quadrifoglio version is and AEB with pedestrian detection are standard. even sportier, but at the expense of comfort. FCW and AEB with pedestrian detection are standard. $42,950-$78,830 $45,150-$84,650 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE 70 5 74 5 ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 10 50 10 30 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY BODY STYLES: sedan ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV ’19 ’20 ’21 TRIM LINES: Quadrifoglio, Sprint, TRIM LINES: Quadrifoglio, Sprint, Ti, Veloce Overall Reliability *** Ti, Veloce Overall Reliability *** DRIVE WHEELS: Rear, AWD DRIVE WHEELS: Rear, AWD SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Major *** SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Major *** ENGINES: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (280 ENGINES: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (280 hp); 2.9-liter V6 turbo (505 hp) Engine, Minor *** hp); 2.9-liter V6 turbo (505 hp) Engine, Minor *** TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed automatic Engine, Cooling *** automatic Engine, Cooling *** FACTS & FIGURES Transmission, Major * * * FACTS & FIGURES Transmission, Major * * * EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Transmission, Minor * * * EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Transmission, Minor * * * Length (in.) 183 Drive System *** Length (in.) 185 Drive System *** Width (in.) 73 Width (in.) 75 Height (in.) 57 Fuel System *** Height (in.) 66 Fuel System *** Wheelbase (in.) 111 Wheelbase (in.) 111 Weight (lb.) 3,695 Electrical *** Weight (lb.) 4,020 Electrical *** % Weight Front/Rear 52/48 % Weight Front/Rear 51/49 Climate System *** Climate System *** CARGO MEASUREMENT CARGO MEASUREMENT Suspension *** Suspension *** Max. Load (lb.) 905 Max. Load (lb.) 990 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 12 Brakes *** Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 26.5 Brakes *** Towing Capacity (lb.) NR Towing Capacity (lb.) 3,000 Exhaust *** Exhaust *** FUEL FUEL Paint/Trim *** Paint/Trim *** Premium Premium CR Overall mpg 27 Noises/Leaks *** CR Overall mpg 24 Noises/Leaks *** Body Hardware *** Body Hardware *** Power Equipment *** Power Equipment *** In-Car Electronics *** In-Car Electronics *** 60 NEW CARS CR.ORG/CARS

10 20 30 40 50 !0 WORSE BETTER RECOMMENDED Audi A3 Audi A4/A5 ! Audi improves upon its capable entry-level sedan with the 85 Among the reasons the A4 sits at the top of our luxury compact sports sedan ratings is its enjoyable driving NA redesigned 2022 model, which features sleek exterior styl- OVERALL experience. The standard engine is a punchy 2.0-liter turbo OVERALL ing; a more refined, driver-focused interior; and technology SCORE four-cylinder that is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch SCORE upgrades that first appeared on larger and more expensive Audis. Among them are an optional configurable 12.3-inch instru- automatic transmission, driving all four wheels. We got a commend- ment cluster and active driver assistance features. The car has larger interior and exterior dimensions than the previous iteration. able 27 mpg overall. Handling is nimble and precise, the ride is firm The S3 augments its more staid A3 sibling with a lower stance, a more powerful engine, bigger front rear brakes, and Audi’s adaptive yet supple, and the A4 feels tight-as-a-drum solid, with a very quiet sport suspension system. A turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission are cabin. The instrument panel shows pertinent information in a clear, standard. The A3 will only be available in the U.S. as a four-door sedan. The high-performance RS 3 version gets a turbocharged comprehensive way. Interior fit and finish is excellent, and the front five-cylinder engine. seats are comfortable, though the rear seat is tight. The A4 has standard FCW and AEB with pedestrian detection. BSW and RCTW are optional. The Allroad wagon version adds versatility, while the S4 performance version uses a turbocharged V6. The coupe, convert- ible, and hatchback versions of the A5 and S5 are based on the A4. $33,900-$51,500 $39,900-$60,200 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE NA 4 88 3 ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 30 30 40 30 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY BODY STYLES: sedan ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: coupe; convertible; ’19 ’20 ’21 sedan; wagon TRIM LINES: Premium, Premium Overall Reliability ** Overall Reliability 50 40 30 Plus, Prestige, RS 3, S3 TRIM LINES: allroad, Premium, Engine, Major ** Premium Plus, Prestige, S4 Engine, Major 50 50 50 DRIVE WHEELS: Front, AWD Engine, Minor ** DRIVE WHEELS: AWD Engine, Minor 50 50 20 SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Cooling ** SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Cooling 50 50 50 ENGINES: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (201 hp); 2.0-liter 4 turbo (306 hp); 2.5-liter 5 Transmission, Major * * ENGINES: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (201 hp); Transmission, Major 50 50 50 turbo (401 hp) 2.0-liter 4 turbo (261 hp); 3.0-liter Transmission, Minor * * V6 turbo (349 hp) Transmission, Minor 50 50 50 TRANSMISSIONS: 7-speed sequential Drive System ** TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed Drive System 50 50 50 automatic; 7-speed sequential FACTS & FIGURES Fuel System ** Fuel System 50 50 50 FACTS & FIGURES EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Electrical ** Electrical 50 50 20 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Length (in.) 177 Climate System ** Climate System 50 10 50 Width (in.) 72 Length (in.) 186 Height (in.) 56 Suspension ** Width (in.) 73 Suspension 50 50 50 Wheelbase (in.) 104 Height (in.) 56 Weight (lb.) 3,495 Brakes ** Wheelbase (in.) 111 Brakes 20 50 50 % Weight Front/Rear NA Weight (lb.) 3,630 Exhaust ** % Weight Front/Rear 56/44 Exhaust 50 50 50 CARGO MEASUREMENT Paint/Trim ** CARGO MEASUREMENT Paint/Trim 40 50 50 Max. Load (lb.) NA Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 11 Noises/Leaks ** Max. Load (lb.) 1,060 Noises/Leaks 30 50 50 Towing Capacity (lb.) NR Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 13 Body Hardware ** Towing Capacity (lb.) NR Body Hardware 50 50 50 FUEL Power Equipment ** FUEL Power Equipment 50 40 50 Regular or premium EPA Combined mpg 31 Premium CR Overall mpg 27 In-Car Electronics ** In-Car Electronics 40 10 10 CR.ORG/CARS NEW CARS 61

A Audi A6/A7 ! Audi A8 ! 87 The Audi A6 is comfortable, quiet, and agile, and one of the 83 Audi’s flagship sedan features a smooth, powerful tur- better midsized luxury sedans. Most versions come with a bocharged V6 engine that returned 21 mpg overall in our OVERALL standard 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine; a 3.0-liter V6 OVERALL tests, which is impressive for a large AWD sedan. The SCORE turbo engine is optional. The seven-speed dual-clutch auto- SCORE infotainment system looks complex at first, but over time matic transmission can be short on refinement at low speeds, and the we found it to be logical and intuitive to use. We like how the touch car hesitates a bit before launch or from a rolling stop. Ultimately, the screen vibrates to confirm each selection for any audio or climate four-cylinder proved to be powerful and returned a commendable 26 task. The A8’s ride is very comfortable, and handling is responsive mpg overall in our tests. Agile handling makes the A6 feel sporty. The but not agile. The cabin is quiet and impeccably furnished. The front ride is taut, with underlying firmness, but still comfortable. The quiet seats are comfortable and supportive, and they have a multitude of cabin is a delight in terms of fit and finish; the seats are extremely available adjustments, including a massage feature. Passengers in comfortable and supportive. The dual-screen infotainment system the rear seat will find limo-like room. FCW and AEB with pedestrian is daunting at first, but we found it to be ultimately logical. The high detection are standard. BSW and RCTW are optional. performance RS 6 Avant wagon uses a 4.0-liter turbo V8. FCW and AEB with pedestrian detection are standard. The A7 is a more-stylish, four- door hatchback version of the A6. $55,900-$116,500 $86,500-$130,900 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE 93 4 96 4 ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 40 30 30 30 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY BODY STYLES: 4-door hatchback; ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: sedan ’19 ’20 ’21 sedan; wagon Overall Reliability 40 * * TRIM LINES: 55 TFSI, 60 TFSI, Overall Reliability *** TRIM LINES: Allroad, Premium, PHEV, S8 Premium Plus, Prestige, RS 6, S6, Engine, Major 50 * * Engine, Major *** S6, S7, RS 7, Plug-in hybrid DRIVE WHEELS: AWD Engine, Minor 50 * * Engine, Minor *** DRIVE WHEELS: AWD SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Cooling 50 * * Engine, Cooling *** SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear ENGINES: 3.0-liter V6 turbo (335 Transmission, Major 50 * * hp); 3.0-liter V6 hybrid (443 hp); Transmission, Major * * * ENGINES: 2.0L 4 turbo (261 hp); 4.0-liter V8 turbo (453 hp); 4.0-liter 2.0L 4 hybrid (362 hp); 2.9L V6 Transmission, Minor 50 * * V8 turbo (563 hp) Transmission, Minor * * * turbo (444 hp); 3.0L V6 turbo (335 hp); 4.0L V8 turbo (591 hp) Drive System 20 * * TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed Drive System *** automatic TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed Fuel System 50 * * Fuel System *** automatic; 7-speed sequential FACTS & FIGURES Electrical 50 * * Electrical *** FACTS & FIGURES EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Climate System 20 * * Climate System *** EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Length (in.) 209 Suspension 50 * * Width (in.) 77 Suspension *** Length (in.) 195 Height (in.) 59 Width (in.) 74 Brakes 50 * * Wheelbase (in.) 123 Brakes *** Height (in.) 57 Weight (lb.) 4,810 Wheelbase (in.) 115 Exhaust 50 * * % Weight Front/Rear 55/45 Exhaust *** Weight (lb.) 4,015 % Weight Front/Rear 54/46 Paint/Trim 50 * * CARGO MEASUREMENT Paint/Trim *** CARGO MEASUREMENT Noises/Leaks 40 * * Max. Load (lb.) 970 Noises/Leaks *** Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 13 Max. Load (lb.) 1,100 Body Hardware 50 * * Towing Capacity (lb.) NR Body Hardware *** Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 14 Towing Capacity (lb.) 3,500 Power Equipment 20 * * FUEL Power Equipment *** FUEL Premium CR Overall mpg 21 Premium CR Overall mpg 26 In-Car Electronics 20 * * In-Car Electronics *** 62 NEW CARS CR.ORG/CARS

10 20 30 40 50 !0 WORSE BETTER RECOMMENDED Audi E-Tron Audi Q3 49 This all-electric luxury midsized SUV is a treat to drive. 67 The Q3 is a pleasant SUV that packs luxury and practical- It has standard all-wheel drive, a luxurious cabin, and a ity into a small package. A turbocharged 228-hp, 2.0-liter OVERALL healthy list of active safety features. The E-Tron’s 95-kilo- OVERALL four-cylinder paired with an eight-speed automatic trans- SCORE watt-hour battery gives it an EPA-estimated range of 220 SCORE mission makes for lively, predictable acceleration and miles, which trails other EVs. It’s quick and super-quiet, which makes smooth shifts, but the engine can sound raspy. Handling is sharp and the E-Tron glide along smoothly and effortlessly. However, it takes predictable, and the ride skews firm. All-wheel drive is standard. The 13 hours to charge the E-Tron from almost empty through a 240-volt Q3’s 23 mpg overall fuel economy is not stellar, but at least it takes connector. The standard air suspension gives the Audi a supremely regular-grade gasoline. An uncluttered dashboard features well-la- comfortable ride. Although the E-Tron has responsive handling, it beled buttons and an easy-to-use touch screen. Fit and finish is very isn’t as nimble as the Jaguar I-Pace. The cabin is dominated by two good, the front seats are supportive, and the roomy rear seat can large touch screens, which we found to be daunting at first but slide forward to make more space for cargo. Oddly, a heated steer- ultimately manageable. A hatchback version called the Sportback is ing wheel is not available. FCW, AEB, BSW, and RCTW are standard. also available. New for 2022 is a high performance 496-hp S version. $65,900-$92,400 $34,900-$37,200 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE 90 5 84 5 ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 10 30 20 10 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY BODY STYLES: 4-door hatchback; ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV ’19 ’20 ’21 4-door SUV TRIM LINES: Premium, Premium TRIM LINES: Premium, Premium Overall Reliability 10 * * Plus Overall Reliability * 20 30 Plus, Prestige, S, Sportback DRIVE WHEELS: AWD DRIVE WHEELS: AWD Engine, Major 40 * * SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Major * 50 50 SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear ENGINES: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (184 hp); ENGINES: Electric (355 hp); Engine, Minor 50 * * 2.0-liter 4 turbo (228 hp) Engine, Minor * 40 30 Electric (496 hp) TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed TRANSMISSIONS: 1-speed direct Engine, Cooling 50 * * automatic Engine, Cooling * 50 50 FACTS & FIGURES Transmission, Major 10 * * FACTS & FIGURES Transmission, Major * 30 50 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Transmission, Minor 10 * * EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Transmission, Minor * 30 50 Length (in.) 193 Drive System 10 * * Length (in.) 177 Drive System * 20 50 Width (in.) 76 Width (in.) 73 Height (in.) 66 Fuel System 50 * * Height (in.) 63 Fuel System * 50 50 Wheelbase (in.) 115 Wheelbase (in.) 106 Weight (lb.) 5,795 Electrical 50 * * Weight (lb.) 3,880 Electrical * 50 30 % Weight Front/Rear 50/50 % Weight Front/Rear 57/43 Climate System 50 * * Climate System * 50 20 CARGO MEASUREMENT CARGO MEASUREMENT Suspension 50 * * Suspension * 40 50 Max. Load (lb.) 1,060 Max. Load (lb.) 1,090 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 28 Brakes 50 * * Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 24.5 Brakes * 30 50 Towing Capacity (lb.) 3,970 Towing Capacity (lb.) 1,500 Exhaust 50 * * Exhaust * 50 50 FUEL FUEL Paint/Trim 50 * * Paint/Trim * 30 50 Electric Regular CR Overall mpg 74 Noises/Leaks 10 * * CR Overall mpg 23 Noises/Leaks * 20 50 Body Hardware 50 * * Body Hardware * 50 50 Power Equipment 10 * * Power Equipment * 30 50 In-Car Electronics 10 * * In-Car Electronics * 10 30 CR.ORG/CARS NEW CARS 63

A Audi Q4 E-Tron Audi Q5 ! Sized between Audi’s Q3 and Q5 SUVs, the new 2022 Q4 79 The Q5 is one of the best choices among compact luxury SUVs. It has nimble and secure handling. The ride is compli- NA E-Tron is an electric vehicle that comes in rear- and all- OVERALL ant and controlled, and the cabin is quiet. The smooth 2.0- OVERALL wheel drive and mechanically similar to Volkswagen’s ID.4. SCORE liter turbo four-cylinder engine is coupled to a seven-speed SCORE It’s available with two different powertrains. The 40 E-Tron uses a one-motor, rear-wheel drive powertrain combined with an 82 dual-clutch automatic transmission. It has plenty of power, yet this kWh battery pack to produce 201 hp. The 50 E-Tron quattro has the same battery pack, and a 295-hp, two-motor AWD system. The EPA- combination also returned a good 24 mpg overall in our tests. The estimated range for the quattro is 241 miles, while Audi estimates the 40’s range is about 250 miles. A large center touch screen and digital optional Audi Virtual Cockpit lets drivers switch between a tradition- instrument cluster both oriented toward the driver dominate the dash. The driver’s seat will include an extra airbag in the right hand bolster al gauge cluster and a larger display that can focus on audio, phone, to help prevent impact between the driver and front seat passenger in the event of a collision. The Q4 E-Tron is available with a suite of active or navigation information. Fit and finish is impressive, and the seats safety features. The sportback only comes as a 50 quattro. are comfortable and supportive. For 2022, the 55 TFSI e plug-in hybrid version gets an upgraded 17.9 kWh battery and is rated for 23 miles of electric-only range. All Q5 trims come standard with FCW, city-speed AEB, BSW, and RCTW. An optional package adds high- speed AEB and adaptive cruise control with traffic-jam assist. $43,900-$59,000 $45,600-$65,000 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE NA 5 83 4 ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 20 40 40 30 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: 4-door hatchback; BODY STYLES: 4-door hatchback; ’19 ’20 ’21 4-door SUV Overall Reliability 4-door SUV TRIM LINES: Premium, Premium Engine, Major Overall Reliability 50 20 40 Plus, Prestige Engine, Minor TRIM LINES: Plug-in hybrid, DRIVE WHEELS: Rear, AWD Engine, Cooling Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, Engine, Major 50 40 50 SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Transmission, Major SQ5 ENGINES: Electric (201 hp); Electric Transmission, Minor Engine, Minor 50 40 50 (295 hp) Drive System DRIVE WHEELS: AWD TRANSMISSIONS: 1-speed direct Fuel System Engine, Cooling 50 50 50 Electrical SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear FACTS & FIGURES Climate System Transmission, Major 50 50 50 Suspension ENGINES: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (261 hp); EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Brakes 2.0-liter 4 hybrid (362 hp); 3.0-liter Transmission, Minor 50 50 50 Exhaust V6 turbo (349 hp) Length (in.) 181 Paint/Trim Drive System 50 40 40 Width (in.) 73 Noises/Leaks TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed Height (in.) 64 Body Hardware automatic; 7-speed sequential Fuel System 50 50 50 Wheelbase (in.) 109 Power Equipment Weight (lb.) 4,705 In-Car Electronics FACTS & FIGURES Electrical 50 50 50 % Weight Front/Rear NA EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Climate System 30 30 30 CARGO MEASUREMENT Length (in.) 184 Suspension 50 30 50 Max. Load (lb.) NA Width (in.) 75 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. NA Height (in.) 65 Brakes 40 10 50 Towing Capacity (lb.) NA Wheelbase (in.) 111 Weight (lb.) 4,140 Exhaust 50 50 50 FUEL % Weight Front/Rear 53/47 Paint/Trim 50 10 50 Electric CARGO MEASUREMENT EPA Combined mpge 95 Noises/Leaks 40 40 50 Max. Load (lb.) 1,060 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 27 Body Hardware 50 30 50 Towing Capacity (lb.) 4,400 Power Equipment 50 30 40 FUEL In-Car Electronics 40 30 10 Premium CR Overall mpg 24 64 NEW CARS CR.ORG/CARS

10 20 30 40 50 !0 WORSE BETTER RECOMMENDED Audi Q7 ! Audi TT ! 80 Audi’s freshened luxury three-row SUV received the control 73 Overall, the TT is more about style and technology than layout and powertrain of the Q8. A 2.0-liter four-cylinder outright performance. The TT coupe and convertible use OVERALL turbo engine is standard. The optional 3.0-liter V6 turbo, OVERALL a 228-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine; the TTS features SCORE which replaced the previous supercharged V6, is more SCORE a 288-hp version. The seven-speed dual-clutch automatic refined and returned 20 mpg overall in our tests. The Q7 is very transmission swaps gears quickly, but some vibration is noticeable quiet, instilling a sense of tranquility. The ride is steady and con- at very low speeds. The car feels nimble and entertaining, and dives trolled but has an underlying firmness. The optional air suspension into corners with enthusiasm and a dash of steering feedback. gives the big SUV a plush ride. Handling is responsive and confi- The ride is quite firm but not punishing, and noise is kept at bay. dence-inspiring. The beautifully finished interior exudes luxury, with Inside the snug interior is Audi’s digital instrument panel, which excellent seats, but the third row is tight. A sleek dual-screen info- incorporates all gauges and displays, and eliminates the center-dash tainment system looks initially daunting but turns out to be man- screen. The climate and seat-heating controls are incorporated into ageable. FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, BSW, and rear cross dash vents. A 2.5-liter turbo five-cylinder RS performance version is traffic warning are standard. The SQ7 uses a 4.0-liter turbo V8. The also available. The TT lacks most active safety features, a Q8 is a five-seat, sportier version of the Q7. disappointment for a car in this price range. $56,900-$92,500 $50,500-$72,500 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE 92 5 84 NA ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 30 30 30 30 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: convertible; coupe ’19 ’20 ’21 TRIM LINES: 2.0T, RS, TTS TRIM LINES: Premium, Premium Overall Reliability 40 50 10 DRIVE WHEELS: AWD Overall Reliability *** Plus, Prestige, SQ7 SEATING: 2 front, 2 rear Engine, Major 50 50 50 ENGINES: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (228 Engine, Major *** DRIVE WHEELS: AWD hp); 2.0-liter 4 turbo (288 hp); Engine, Minor 50 50 30 2.5-liter 5 turbo (394 hp) Engine, Minor *** SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear, 2 third TRANSMISSIONS: 7-speed Engine, Cooling 50 50 50 sequential Engine, Cooling *** ENGINES: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (248 hp); 3.0-liter V6 turbo (335 hp); Transmission, Major 50 50 50 FACTS & FIGURES Transmission, Major * * * 4.0-liter V8 turbo (500 hp) Transmission, Minor 50 50 50 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Transmission, Minor * * * TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed automatic Drive System 50 50 50 Length (in.) 165 Drive System *** Width (in.) 72 FACTS & FIGURES Fuel System 50 50 50 Height (in.) 53 Fuel System *** Wheelbase (in.) 99 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Electrical 50 50 50 Weight (lb.) 3,140 Electrical *** % Weight Front/Rear 60/40 Length (in.) 199 Climate System 30 20 10 Climate System *** Width (in.) 78 CARGO MEASUREMENT Height (in.) 69 Suspension 20 50 30 Suspension *** Wheelbase (in.) 118 Max. Load (lb.) 770 Weight (lb.) 5,080 Brakes 20 50 50 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 12 Brakes *** % Weight Front/Rear 55/45 Towing Capacity (lb.) NR Exhaust 50 50 50 Exhaust *** CARGO MEASUREMENT FUEL Paint/Trim 50 50 30 Paint/Trim *** Max. Load (lb.) 1,365 Premium Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 35.5 Noises/Leaks 20 50 50 CR Overall mpg 26 Noises/Leaks *** Towing Capacity (lb.) 7,700 Body Hardware 50 20 30 Body Hardware *** FUEL Power Equipment 40 50 50 Power Equipment *** Premium CR Overall mpg 20 In-Car Electronics 40 30 10 In-Car Electronics *** CR.ORG/CARS NEW CARS 65

B BMW 2 Series BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe ! The redesigned BMW 2 Series is bigger, more powerful, 71 Don’t be misled into thinking the 2 Series Gran Coupe is simply a four-door version of the 2 Series. The Gran Coupe NA and a little bit heavier, and incorporates the latest per- OVERALL rides on a completely different, less performance-orient- OVERALL formance, safety, and infotainment technology. Not to be SCORE ed platform that it shares with the X1 and X2 small SUVs. SCORE confused with the 2 Series Gran Coupe, the new 2 is avail- able either as the rear-wheel-drive 230i coupe powered by a 255-hp Nonetheless, it packs a healthy level of BMW DNA and will put a turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine or the all-wheel-drive M240i XDrive powered by a 382-hp turbo inline-six. The latter, according to grin on a driver’s face when the road gets twisty. The Gran Coupe’s BMW, can go from zero to 60 mph in as little as 4.1 seconds. Active safety and driver assistance features such as FCW, AEB, and adap- front-wheel-drive-based platform shows its limitations only when tive cruise control are standard on both versions of the car, and upgrades such as head-up display, digital instruments, and adaptive the car is pushed to its limits. The standard 228-hp, 2.0-liter turbo suspension are available. four-cylinder delivers eager power through a responsive transmis- sion. Ride comfort is on the stiff side. The rear seat is cramped, and access is awkward. FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, and BSW are standard. $35,700-$48,550 $35,700-$45,500 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE NA 4 75 4 ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 30 50 30 40 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY BODY STYLES: coupe ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: sedan ’19 ’20 ’21 TRIM LINES: 230i, M240i TRIM LINES: 228i, 228i xDrive, DRIVE WHEELS: Rear, AWD Overall Reliability *** M235i xDrive Overall Reliability ** SEATING: 2 front, 2 rear DRIVE WHEELS: Front, AWD ENGINES: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (255 Engine, Major *** SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Major ** hp); 3.0-liter 6 turbo (382 hp) ENGINES: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (228 TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed Engine, Minor *** hp); 2.0-liter 4 turbo (301 hp) Engine, Minor ** automatic TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed Engine, Cooling *** automatic Engine, Cooling ** FACTS & FIGURES Transmission, Major * * * FACTS & FIGURES Transmission, Major ** EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Transmission, Minor * * * EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Transmission, Minor ** Length (in.) 179 Width (in.) 72 Drive System *** Length (in.) 179 Drive System ** Height (in.) 55 Width (in.) 71 Wheelbase (in.) 108 Fuel System *** Height (in.) 56 Fuel System ** Weight (lb.) 3,870 Wheelbase (in.) 105 % Weight Front/Rear 53/47 Electrical *** Weight (lb.) 3,475 Electrical ** % Weight Front/Rear 59/41 CARGO MEASUREMENT Climate System *** Climate System ** CARGO MEASUREMENT Max. Load (lb.) 840 Suspension *** Suspension ** Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 10 Max. Load (lb.) 930 Towing Capacity (lb.) NR Brakes *** Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 12 Brakes ** Towing Capacity (lb.) NR FUEL Exhaust *** Exhaust ** FUEL Premium Paint/Trim *** Paint/Trim ** EPA Combined mpg 26 Premium Noises/Leaks *** CR Overall mpg 27 Noises/Leaks ** Body Hardware *** Body Hardware ** Power Equipment *** Power Equipment ** In-Car Electronics *** In-Car Electronics ** 66 NEW CARS CR.ORG/CARS

10 20 30 40 50 !0 WORSE BETTER RECOMMENDED BMW 3 Series ! BMW 4 Series 80 The 3 Series sedan packs driving enjoyment, creature The redesigned BMW 4 Series shares most components comforts, high-tech features, and good fuel economy. The NA with the 3 Series sedan, but they are packaged in a sleeker OVERALL 330i is fitted with a punchy, 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder SCORE engine paired with a smooth and responsive eight-speed OVERALL two-door coupe form. Two turbocharged engines are avail- SCORE able: a 255-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder and a punchy 382-hp, automatic transmission. Prompt throttle response and a throaty 3.0-liter six-cylinder that uses a 48-volt mild-hybrid setup to sup- port accessories without hurting fuel consumption. The eight-speed sound contribute to the 3’s sporty character. All-wheel drive is avail- automatic is smooth and responsive. Rear- and all-wheel drive are available. We found the 4 to be agile and fun to drive yet refined and able. Handling is nimble, but the ride is firm. Seat comfort and fit and luxurious. The iDrive infotainment system is quick and capable but takes some getting used to. FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, finish are first-rate. The latest iDrive infotainment system is logical BSW, and rear cross traffic warning are all standard. to use once mastered. FCW and city-speed AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection are standard, while highway-speed AEB and BSW are optional. The M340i with a 3.0-liter turbo six-cylinder and the 330e plug-in hybrid are available, as is the high-performance track- ready M3 version with a 503-hp turbo six-cylinder engine. $41,450-$56,700 $45,200-$86,300 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE 86 3 NA 4 ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 30 40 10 40 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY BODY STYLES: sedan ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: 4-door hatchback; ’19 ’20 ’21 convertible; coupe TRIM LINES: 330e, 330i, M3, Overall Reliability 50 20 40 Overall Reliability 50 30 10 M340i, M3 Competition TRIM LINES: 430i, M4, M440i, M4 Engine, Major 50 40 50 Competition Engine, Major 50 50 50 DRIVE WHEELS: Rear, AWD Engine, Minor 50 50 50 DRIVE WHEELS: Rear, AWD Engine, Minor 50 50 50 SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Cooling 50 40 50 SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Cooling 50 50 50 ENGINES: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (255 hp); 2.0-liter 4 hybrid (288 hp); Transmission, Major 50 50 50 ENGINES: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (255 Transmission, Major 50 50 50 3.0-liter 6 turbo (382 hp); 3.0-liter hp); 3.0-liter 6 turbo (382 hp); 6 turbo (473 hp); 3.0-liter 6 turbo Transmission, Minor 50 40 50 3.0-liter 6 turbo (473 hp); 3.0-liter 6 Transmission, Minor 50 50 50 (503 hp) turbo (503 hp) Drive System 50 50 30 Drive System 40 50 20 TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed automatic; 6-speed manual Fuel System 40 50 30 automatic; 6-speed manual Fuel System 50 50 50 FACTS & FIGURES Electrical 50 40 50 FACTS & FIGURES Electrical 50 50 50 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Climate System 50 40 50 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Climate System 50 10 50 Length (in.) 186 Suspension 50 20 50 Length (in.) 188 Suspension 50 20 50 Width (in.) 72 Width (in.) 73 Height (in.) 57 Brakes 50 20 50 Height (in.) 55 Brakes 50 20 50 Wheelbase (in.) 112 Wheelbase (in.) 111 Weight (lb.) 3,640 Exhaust 50 50 50 Weight (lb.) 3,710 Exhaust 50 50 50 % Weight Front/Rear 53/47 % Weight Front/Rear 53/47 Paint/Trim 40 50 50 Paint/Trim 30 50 50 CARGO MEASUREMENT CARGO MEASUREMENT Noises/Leaks 50 40 50 Noises/Leaks 40 20 50 Max. Load (lb.) 825 Max. Load (lb.) 730 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 17 Body Hardware 10 50 50 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 12 Body Hardware 50 50 50 Towing Capacity (lb.) NR Towing Capacity (lb.) NR Power Equipment 30 20 50 Power Equipment 50 50 10 FUEL FUEL In-Car Electronics 30 40 50 In-Car Electronics 40 40 50 Premium Premium CR Overall mpg 29 EPA Combined mpg 27 CR.ORG/CARS NEW CARS 67

B BMW 5 Series ! BMW 7 Series ! 85 The 5 Series is a remarkably satisfying car, but one that is 84 Among ultra-luxury sedans, the BMW 7 Series has always no longer the sporty choice of this class. Instead, it’s very played second fiddle to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. But OVERALL plush, super-quiet, finely crafted inside, and frugal with OVERALL the current 7 aced our tests, with an impressively steady SCORE fuel. The all-wheel-drive 530i we tested rides comfortably SCORE ride, a silky-smooth powertrain, good handling, and a and handles responsively. Its turbo four-cylinder engine is paired sumptuous cabin. The base 740i is powered by a 3.0-liter turbo with a smooth eight-speed automatic transmission and returns an six-cylinder engine. Our 750i, with the polished and punchy 523-hp, impressive 26 mpg overall yet delivers some zip. The 540i uses a 4.4-liter turbocharged V8 and all-wheel drive, was quick and yielded punchy 3.0-liter turbo six-cylinder that effortlessly delivers power. decent fuel economy. Although the controls have a learning curve, All-wheel drive is available, and standard on the V8-powered M550i. they prove to be logical once mastered. The luxurious interior is The 530e plug-in hybrid is a compelling version. It can go about 20 super-quiet, with impeccable attention to detail and supremely miles on electric power alone and takes 3 hours to charge on a 240- comfortable seats, including a massage feature. Interior quality is volt charger. FCW and city-speed AEB with pedestrian detection are superb, with wood, leather, suede, and aluminum trim delivering a standard. modern ambiance without looking glitzy. $54,200-$142,000 $86,800-$157,800 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE 94 4 99 4 ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 30 40 30 40 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY BODY STYLES: sedan ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: sedan ’19 ’20 ’21 TRIM LINES: 530e, 530i, 540i, M5, Overall Reliability 30 20 30 TRIM LINES: 740i, 745e, 750i, Overall Reliability *** M550i xDrive, M5 CS Alpina B7, M760i Engine, Major 50 30 50 Engine, Major *** DRIVE WHEELS: Rear, AWD DRIVE WHEELS: Rear, AWD Engine, Minor 40 30 50 Engine, Minor *** SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Cooling 50 30 50 Engine, Cooling *** ENGINES: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (248 ENGINES: 3.0-liter 6 turbo (335 hp); 2.0-liter 4 hybrid (288 hp); Transmission, Major 50 50 50 hp); 3.0-liter 6 hybrid (389 hp); Transmission, Major * * * 3.0-liter 6 turbo (335 hp); 4.4-liter 4.4-liter V8 turbo (523 hp); 4.4-liter V8 turbo (523 hp); 4.4-liter V8 turbo Transmission, Minor 50 50 50 V8 turbo (600 hp); 6.6-liter V12 Transmission, Minor * * * (600 hp); 4.4-liter V8 turbo (617 hp); turbo (601 hp) 4.4-liter V8 turbo (627 hp) Drive System 30 50 50 Drive System *** TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed Fuel System 30 50 50 automatic Fuel System *** automatic Electrical 40 30 50 FACTS & FIGURES Electrical *** FACTS & FIGURES Climate System 30 20 30 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Climate System *** EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Suspension 30 50 30 Length (in.) 207 Suspension *** Length (in.) 195 Width (in.) 75 Width (in.) 74 Brakes 50 50 50 Height (in.) 58 Brakes *** Height (in.) 58 Wheelbase (in.) 126 Wheelbase (in.) 117 Exhaust 40 50 50 Weight (lb.) 4,710 Exhaust *** Weight (lb.) 3,950 % Weight Front/Rear 54/46 % Weight Front/Rear 53/47 Paint/Trim 30 50 50 Paint/Trim *** CARGO MEASUREMENT CARGO MEASUREMENT Noises/Leaks 40 30 50 Noises/Leaks *** Max. Load (lb.) 960 Max. Load (lb.) 850 Body Hardware 50 20 50 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 18 Body Hardware *** Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 19 Towing Capacity (lb.) NR Towing Capacity (lb.) NR Power Equipment 20 50 30 Power Equipment *** FUEL FUEL In-Car Electronics 10 30 10 In-Car Electronics *** Premium Premium CR Overall mpg 21 CR Overall mpg 26 68 NEW CARS CR.ORG/CARS

10 20 30 40 50 !0 WORSE BETTER RECOMMENDED BMW 8 Series BMW i4 The 8 Series comes as a luxury two-door coupe, convert- The new BMW i4 with the 4 Series coupe and convertible NA ible, or four-door sedan. It faces off against other six-fig- NA styling, is a new EV that, together with the iX, herald BMW’s OVERALL ure boutique cruiser-type cars, blending luxury appoint- OVERALL second phase of electrification. There are two versions SCORE ments, high-tech features, prodigious power, and exclu- SCORE available. The eDrive40, with 335-hp and rear-wheel drive, sivity. The 8 is available with a six- or eight-cylinder turbocharged is estimated to have a range of 300 miles. The all-wheel drive M50 engine, each mated to an eight-speed automatic and featuring all- with a maximum of 536-hp promises sports-car performance and wheel drive. We found the six-cylinder to be silky-smooth and plenty 0-to-60-mph acceleration in under 4 seconds, but a lower range of powerful, but the V8 brings a glorious sound. The convertible has a 245 miles. It’s probably no coincidence that those acceleration num- soft top that can be opened and closed on the move and an optional bers are similar to Tesla’s Model 3, a rival. With a high-power 200-kW warm-air vent in the head restraint. As is endemic to this type of car, DC charging available only in public venues, the i4 can gain up to 90 cabin access, outward visibility, and interior room are compromised. miles of range in just 10 minutes. Standard active safety systems include FCW, AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection, LDW, and LKA. BSW is part of the optional Driving Assistant feature, which includes RCTW and a rear collision prevention system. The introduc- tion of the i4 means the i3 has been discontinued. $85,000-$139,900 $55,400-$65,900 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE NA 3 NA 4 ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 30 40 20 40 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: convertible; coupe; ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: sedan sedan TRIM LINES: eDrive40, M50 Overall Reliability Overall Reliability *** DRIVE WHEELS: Rear, AWD Engine, Major TRIM LINES: 840i, Alpina B8, SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Minor M850i, M8 Competition Engine, Major *** ENGINES: Electric (335 hp); Electric Engine, Cooling (536 hp) Transmission, Major DRIVE WHEELS: Rear, AWD Engine, Minor *** TRANSMISSIONS: 1-speed direct Transmission, Minor Drive System SEATING: 2 front, 2 rear Engine, Cooling *** FACTS & FIGURES Fuel System Electrical ENGINES: 3.0-liter 6 turbo (335 Transmission, Major * * * EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Climate System hp); 4.4-liter V8 turbo (523 hp); Suspension 4.4-liter V8 turbo (612 hp); 4.4-liter Transmission, Minor * * * Length (in.) 188 Brakes V8 turbo (617 hp) Width (in.) 73 Exhaust Drive System *** Height (in.) 57 Paint/Trim TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed Wheelbase (in.) 113 Noises/Leaks automatic Fuel System *** Weight (lb.) 4,685 Body Hardware % Weight Front/Rear NA Power Equipment FACTS & FIGURES Electrical *** In-Car Electronics CARGO MEASUREMENT EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Climate System *** Max. Load (lb.) NA Length (in.) 191 Suspension *** Cargo Volume, cu.ft. NA Width (in.) 75 Towing Capacity (lb.) NR Height (in.) 53 Brakes *** Wheelbase (in.) 111 FUEL Weight (lb.) 4,480 Exhaust *** % Weight Front/Rear 55/45 Electric Paint/Trim *** EPA Combined mpg NA CARGO MEASUREMENT Noises/Leaks *** Max. Load (lb.) 770 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 15 Body Hardware *** Towing Capacity (lb.) NR Power Equipment *** FUEL In-Car Electronics *** Premium EPA Combined mpg 23 CR.ORG/CARS NEW CARS 69

B BMW iX BMW X1 The iX is BMW’s new electric flagship SUV. Designed from 64 The X1 shares a platform with the Mini Cooper Countryman, and is available in front- and all-wheel- drive versions. In NA scratch and a showcase for the automaker’s latest tech, OVERALL our tests the responsive 228-hp, 2.0-liter turbocharged OVERALL it’s nothing like any BMW we’ve seen before considering its SCORE four-cylinder engine returned 26 mpg overall. With the SCORE massive grille, squared-off steering wheel and wraparound floating touchscreen. The iX xDrive50 will have 516 hp and employ X1’s relatively low ride height, it feels almost like driving a sedan. two motors to give it AWD capability, and, according to BMW, it will sprint from 0-60 mph in under 5 seconds. Range is estimated to be Although the X1’s ride and handling are capable and responsive, they 300-miles, and it can add 90 miles of charge in 10 minutes of DC fast charging in public venues. Charging from empty on 240 volt will aren’t quite up to BMW’s high standards. Road noise is rather notice- take 11 hours, which is par for the course. The iX goes on sale in early 2022. able. The interior exudes quality, and controls are relatively easy to use. The front seats are rather short and flat, however, and rear- seat passengers hit their shins against the backs of the front seats. FCW and AEB with pedestrian detection are standard. Inexplicably, BSW is not available. $83,200 $35,400-$37,400 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE NA 4 74 3 ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 20 40 30 20 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV ’19 ’20 ’21 TRIM LINES: xDrive50 Overall Reliability TRIM LINES: sDrive28i, xDrive28i DRIVE WHEELS: AWD Engine, Major DRIVE WHEELS: Front, AWD Overall Reliability *** SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Minor SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear ENGINES: Electric (516 hp) Engine, Cooling ENGINES: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (228 hp) Engine, Major *** TRANSMISSIONS: 1-speed direct Transmission, Major TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed Transmission, Minor automatic Engine, Minor *** FACTS & FIGURES Drive System Fuel System FACTS & FIGURES Engine, Cooling *** EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Electrical Climate System EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Transmission, Major * * * Length (in.) 195 Suspension Width (in.) 77 Brakes Length (in.) 175 Transmission, Minor * * * Height (in.) 67 Exhaust Width (in.) 72 Wheelbase (in.) 118 Paint/Trim Height (in.) 63 Drive System *** Weight (lb.) 5,660 Noises/Leaks Wheelbase (in.) 105 % Weight Front/Rear NA Body Hardware Weight (lb.) 3,725 Fuel System *** Power Equipment % Weight Front/Rear 57/43 CARGO MEASUREMENT In-Car Electronics Electrical *** CARGO MEASUREMENT Max. Load (lb.) NA Climate System *** Cargo Volume, cu.ft. NA Max. Load (lb.) 900 Towing Capacity (lb.) NA Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 27 Suspension *** Towing Capacity (lb.) NR FUEL Brakes *** FUEL Electric Exhaust *** EPA Combined mpg NA Premium CR Overall mpg 26 Paint/Trim *** Noises/Leaks *** Body Hardware *** Power Equipment *** In-Car Electronics *** 70 NEW CARS CR.ORG/CARS

10 20 30 40 50 !0 WORSE BETTER RECOMMENDED BMW X2 BMW X3/X4 ! 66 The BMW X2 is designed to appeal to style-conscious cus- 81 BMW’s third-generation X3 has upscale cabin amenities, tomers who want a sporty SUV but don’t mind sacrificing technology, and safety features. Most X3s are the 30i ver- OVERALL interior space. Like the similar X1, the lower, shorter X2 OVERALL sion, which is powered by a 248-hp, 2.0-liter turbo four-cyl- SCORE delivers a driving experience that is more like a sports car’s SCORE inder engine. It delivers quick acceleration and returned than an SUV’s. Its gutsy 228-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine 24 mpg overall in our tests. The up-level M40i gets a 382-hp turbo is mated to a smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission. six-cylinder. Both use an eight-speed automatic transmission that The ride is a bit stiff, but handling is sharp and engaging, making the is smooth and responsive. The X3 is super-quiet inside, with impec- X2 enjoyable to drive. The cabin is well-made but a bit austere, with cable fit and finish. Handling is quite responsive, and the ride is firm comfortable front seats and logical controls. Outward visibility and yet absorbent. Controls and infotainment tasks take some getting rear-seat room are hurt by the sleek styling. Standard safety fea- used to but prove to be logical once mastered. The X3 has standard tures include FCW and AEB with pedestrian detection. Like with the FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, and BSW. The coupe-like X4 is X1, BSW is not available. based on the X3 platform. $36,600-$46,450 $43,700-$69,900 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE 77 3 92 4 ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 30 20 30 30 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV ’19 ’20 ’21 TRIM LINES: M35i, sDrive28i, xDrive28i Overall Reliability *** TRIM LINES: M, M40i, sDrive30i, Overall Reliability 20 30 40 DRIVE WHEELS: Front, AWD xDrive30i SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Major *** Engine, Major 40 30 50 ENGINES: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (228 DRIVE WHEELS: Rear, AWD hp); 2.0-liter 4 turbo (301 hp) Engine, Minor *** Engine, Minor 40 50 40 TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear automatic Engine, Cooling *** Engine, Cooling 40 50 50 ENGINES: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (248 FACTS & FIGURES Transmission, Major * * * hp); 3.0-liter 6 turbo (382 hp); Transmission, Major 50 50 50 3.0-liter 6 turbo (473 hp); 3.0-liter 6 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Transmission, Minor * * * turbo (503 hp) Transmission, Minor 50 50 50 Length (in.) 172 Drive System *** TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed Drive System 50 50 40 Width (in.) 72 automatic Height (in.) 60 Fuel System *** Fuel System 40 50 50 Wheelbase (in.) 105 FACTS & FIGURES Weight (lb.) 3,645 Electrical *** Electrical 40 20 50 % Weight Front/Rear 58/42 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Climate System *** Climate System 50 30 50 CARGO MEASUREMENT Length (in.) 186 Suspension *** Width (in.) 74 Suspension 50 50 40 Max. Load (lb.) 900 Height (in.) 66 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 23.5 Brakes *** Wheelbase (in.) 113 Brakes 10 50 50 Towing Capacity (lb.) NR Weight (lb.) 4,220 Exhaust *** % Weight Front/Rear 49/51 Exhaust 50 50 50 FUEL Paint/Trim *** CARGO MEASUREMENT Paint/Trim 50 30 50 Premium CR Overall mpg 25 Noises/Leaks *** Max. Load (lb.) 935 Noises/Leaks 30 20 20 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 32 Body Hardware *** Towing Capacity (lb.) 4,410 Body Hardware 50 40 50 Power Equipment *** FUEL Power Equipment 10 10 40 Premium CR Overall mpg 24 In-Car Electronics *** In-Car Electronics 20 30 30 CR.ORG/CARS NEW CARS 71

B BMW X5/X6 ! BMW X7 ! 90 The X5 is one of the best vehicles we’ve ever tested. The 81 BMW’s super-luxurious three-row SUV has a standard turbo xDrive40i’s smooth 335-hp, 3.0-liter turbo six-cylinder six-cylinder engine and a smooth shifting eight-speed OVERALL engine makes the X5 quick and easy to drive smoothly, yet OVERALL automatic transmission. This gem of a powertrain provides SCORE it gets a decent 23 mpg overall. We don’t think there is any SCORE punchy acceleration and respectable fuel economy. Its reason to opt for the V8-powered xDrive50i. The ride is comfortable comfortable ride is helped by the X7’s air suspension, which keeps and impressively steady and composed. The impeccably finished, the body composed; the handling is remarkably responsive for such luxurious cabin is whisper quiet, and the seats are all-day comfort- a large SUV. The cabin is incredibly quiet and has a richly furnished able. Handling isn’t sporty but is very competent. Controls have an interior. Buyers can choose two second-row captains’ chairs or a initial learning curve but prove to be logical once mastered, and the three-person bench seat. BMW’s latest iDrive infotainment system infotainment system works seamlessly. The standard Active Driving is easier to use than in previous versions, but it still takes some Assistant includes FCW with pedestrian and cyclist detection, city- getting used to. Standard active safety features include FCW, city- speed AEB, BSW, and rear cross traffic warning. The X6 is a sportier, speed AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection, and BSW. coupe-like version that is based on the X5. $59,400-$105,900 $74,900-$141,300 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE 98 4 94 4 ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 30 40 30 40 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV ’19 ’20 ’21 TRIM LINES: M, M50i, sDrive40i, Overall Reliability 30 30 50 TRIM LINES: Alpina XB7, M50i, Overall Reliability *** xDrive40i, xDrive45e xDrive40i Engine, Major 50 50 50 Engine, Major *** DRIVE WHEELS: Rear, AWD DRIVE WHEELS: AWD Engine, Minor 50 40 50 Engine, Minor *** SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear, 2 third Engine, Cooling 50 40 50 Engine, Cooling *** ENGINES: 3.0-liter 6 turbo (335 ENGINES: 3.0-liter 6 turbo (335 hp); 3.0-liter 6 hybrid (389 hp); Transmission, Major 40 50 50 hp); 4.4-liter V8 turbo (523 hp); Transmission, Major * * * 4.4-liter V8 turbo (523 hp); 4.4-liter 4.4-liter V8 turbo (612 hp) V8 turbo (600 hp); 4.4-liter V8 Transmission, Minor 40 50 50 Transmission, Minor * * * turbo (617 hp) TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed Drive System 40 40 40 automatic Drive System *** TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed automatic Fuel System 40 40 50 FACTS & FIGURES Fuel System *** FACTS & FIGURES Electrical 50 40 50 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Electrical *** EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Climate System 50 20 40 Length (in.) 203 Climate System *** Width (in.) 79 Length (in.) 194 Suspension 30 40 50 Height (in.) 71 Suspension *** Width (in.) 79 Wheelbase (in.) 122 Height (in.) 69 Brakes 10 50 50 Weight (lb.) 5,285 Brakes *** Wheelbase (in.) 117 % Weight Front/Rear 47/53 Weight (lb.) 4,740 Exhaust 50 50 50 Exhaust *** % Weight Front/Rear 50/50 CARGO MEASUREMENT Paint/Trim 40 40 50 Paint/Trim *** CARGO MEASUREMENT Max. Load (lb.) 1,200 Noises/Leaks 10 40 40 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 26 Noises/Leaks *** Max. Load (lb.) 950 Towing Capacity (lb.) 7,500 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 36.5 Body Hardware 20 40 50 Body Hardware *** Towing Capacity (lb.) 7,200 FUEL Power Equipment 10 30 40 Power Equipment *** FUEL Premium CR Overall mpg 22 Premium CR Overall mpg 23 In-Car Electronics 10 50 10 In-Car Electronics *** 72 NEW CARS CR.ORG/CARS

10 20 30 40 50 !0 WORSE BETTER RECOMMENDED BMW Z4 ! Buick Enclave 74 The Z4 roadster is sportier than its predecessor and has 62 Freshened for 2022, the large Buick Enclave has a revised good fuel economy. The base 2.0-liter turbo Z4 delivers exterior and standard active safety features. It is a quiet, OVERALL punchy acceleration and an invigorating exhaust sound. OVERALL comfortable, and responsive three-row SUV. Power comes SCORE The eight-speed automatic shifts with authority. No manual SCORE from a lively 3.6-liter V6 teamed with a smooth nine-speed is available. Its handling is super-nimble, but it has an incessantly automatic. We got 18 mpg overall in our tests, which is unimpressive. stiff and choppy ride. The powered soft top can open and close in Towing capacity is 5,000 pounds. The roomy cabin is very quiet, and just 11 seconds, and can be done on the move, up to 31 mph. It can the ride is comfortable, befitting Buick’s flagship. The third-row seat also be opened or closed remotely using the key fob. There is min- is relatively roomy for the class. The infotainment system is easy to imal wind buffeting inside with the windows up. The iDrive control use, and connectivity features abound. The push-pull gear selector system takes some time to master, but it proves to be intuitive with takes some getting used to, but it’s much better than the previous experience. FCW and AEB with pedestrian detection are standard. A design. FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, BSW, and RCTW are 3.0-liter turbo six-cylinder is also available. standard for 2022. $49,900-$63,700 $42,800-$57,100 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE 86 3 87 4 ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 30 40 20 30 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY BODY STYLES: convertible ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV ’19 ’20 ’21 TRIM LINES: 30i, M40i TRIM LINES: Avenir, Essence, DRIVE WHEELS: Rear Overall Reliability *** Preferred, Premium Overall Reliability 30 10 10 SEATING: 2 front DRIVE WHEELS: Front, AWD ENGINES: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (255 Engine, Major *** SEATING: 2 front, 2 rear, 3 third Engine, Major 50 50 50 hp); 3.0-liter 6 turbo (382 hp) ENGINES: 3.6-liter V6 (310 hp) TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed Engine, Minor *** TRANSMISSIONS: 9-speed Engine, Minor 40 40 50 automatic automatic Engine, Cooling *** Engine, Cooling 50 40 50 FACTS & FIGURES FACTS & FIGURES Transmission, Major * * * Transmission, Major 50 40 10 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Transmission, Minor * * * Transmission, Minor 40 20 50 Length (in.) 171 Length (in.) 205 Width (in.) 73 Drive System *** Width (in.) 79 Drive System 10 10 50 Height (in.) 51 Height (in.) 70 Wheelbase (in.) 97 Fuel System *** Wheelbase (in.) 121 Fuel System 40 50 50 Weight (lb.) 3,290 Weight (lb.) 4,690 % Weight Front/Rear 51/49 Electrical *** % Weight Front/Rear 57/43 Electrical 50 50 50 CARGO MEASUREMENT Climate System *** CARGO MEASUREMENT Climate System 30 40 50 Max. Load (lb.) 465 Suspension *** Max. Load (lb.) 1,625 Suspension 20 30 10 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 10 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 48.5 Towing Capacity (lb.) NR Brakes *** Towing Capacity (lb.) 5,000 Brakes 40 20 10 FUEL Exhaust *** FUEL Exhaust 50 50 50 Premium Paint/Trim *** Regular Paint/Trim 50 50 50 CR Overall mpg 29 CR Overall mpg 18 Noises/Leaks *** Noises/Leaks 30 10 30 Body Hardware *** Body Hardware 40 50 50 Power Equipment *** Power Equipment 50 50 30 In-Car Electronics *** In-Car Electronics 50 10 40 CR.ORG/CARS NEW CARS 73

B-C Buick Encore ! Buick Encore GX ! 72 This subcompact SUV has a veneer of luxury, but overall 69 The Encore GX subcompact SUV is a companion to the it’s an outdated and overpriced vehicle. The Encore has a Encore. The GX has an airy interior, although the rear seat is OVERALL relatively well-finished, quiet cabin, and it rides decently. In OVERALL tight, and doses of luxury are applied unevenly throughout. SCORE addition, the Buick’s tidy size makes it easy to maneuver, SCORE Controls are easy to use. A small 1.3-liter turbocharged and handling is sound. On the downside, the Encore’s little 1.4-liter three-cylinder is the sole engine option. Front-wheel-drive models turbocharged four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic trans- employ a continuously variable transmission, while the all-wheel- mission combine to deliver plodding acceleration and unimpressive drive versions get a nine-speed automatic. In our tests we found fuel economy. We got just 23 mpg overall in our tests. The small that the GX pulls strongly, but that performance is accompanied by Encore is expensive for what you get, which makes it a dubious a gravelly-sounding engine that produces some vibration, especially value. The interior is narrow and cramped, and the swoopy styling at low speeds. Handling is quite responsive and secure, but the ride intrudes on the view out of the back. Updates for 2022 include more skews firm. Standard active safety features include FCW and AEB power for the 1.4-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine, now mak- with pedestrian detection. Upscale options include a large sunroof ing 155 hp. Active safety systems are optional. and a head-up display. $24,600-$25,220 $25,600-$30,400 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE 69 Opt. 67 3 ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 50 20 40 20 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV ’19 ’20 ’21 TRIM LINES: Preferred TRIM LINES: Essence, Preferred, DRIVE WHEELS: Front, AWD Overall Reliability 50 50 * Select Overall Reliability 30 50 SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear DRIVE WHEELS: Front, AWD ENGINES: 1.4-liter 4 turbo (155 hp) Engine, Major 40 50 * SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Major 50 50 TRANSMISSIONS: 6-speed ENGINES: 1.3-liter 3 turbo (155 hp) automatic Engine, Minor 30 50 * TRANSMISSIONS: 9-speed Engine, Minor 50 50 automatic; CVT FACTS & FIGURES Engine, Cooling 50 50 * Engine, Cooling 50 50 FACTS & FIGURES EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Transmission, Major 50 50 * Transmission, Major 50 50 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Length (in.) 168 Transmission, Minor 50 50 * Transmission, Minor 50 50 Width (in.) 70 Length (in.) 171 Height (in.) 65 Drive System 40 50 * Width (in.) 71 Drive System 50 50 Wheelbase (in.) 101 Height (in.) 64 Weight (lb.) 3,355 Fuel System 40 50 * Wheelbase (in.) 102 Fuel System 50 50 % Weight Front/Rear 60/40 Weight (lb.) 3,310 Electrical 30 50 * % Weight Front/Rear 61/39 Electrical 50 50 CARGO MEASUREMENT Climate System 50 50 * CARGO MEASUREMENT Climate System 50 50 Max. Load (lb.) 945 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 26 Suspension 50 50 * Max. Load (lb.) 945 Suspension 50 50 Towing Capacity (lb.) NR Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 23 Brakes 50 50 * Towing Capacity (lb.) 1,000 Brakes 10 50 FUEL Exhaust 50 50 * FUEL Exhaust 50 50 Regular CR Overall mpg 23 Paint/Trim 50 50 * Regular Paint/Trim 50 50 CR Overall mpg 26 Noises/Leaks 50 50 * Noises/Leaks 10 50 Body Hardware 50 50 * Body Hardware 50 50 Power Equipment 50 10 * Power Equipment 50 30 In-Car Electronics 50 50 * In-Car Electronics 30 50 74 NEW CARS CR.ORG/CARS

10 20 30 40 50 !0 WORSE BETTER RECOMMENDED Buick Envision ! Cadillac CT4 84 The second-generation Envision is positioned between 58 The Cadillac CT4 replaced the ATS, slotting beneath the the tiny Encore GX and the larger, three-row Enclave. It’s CT5. It drives well, with handling, braking, and steering that OVERALL a pleasant if unexciting luxury compact SUV that comes OVERALL befit a well-honed sports sedan. The standard engine is a SCORE typically priced in the low $40,000s. It uses a responsive SCORE 237-hp, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with an eight- powertrain combination of a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder speed automatic. The sporty CT4-V gets a 325-hp, 2.7-liter turbo engine paired to a nine-speed automatic, but fuel economy isn’t stel- four-cylinder. All trims are available in rear- and all-wheel drive con- lar at 23 mpg overall. Both front- and all-wheel drive are available. figurations. The 2.0-liter engine is responsive, but it doesn’t sound The Envision rides smoothly and is quiet, although the larger, 20-inch particularly refined. Handling is agile, and the ride is taut yet mutes tires that come on the top Avenir trim compromise ride comfort. harsh impacts. The front seats are comfortable, but the rear is very Handling isn’t particularly nimble but it’s very secure. The infotain- cramped. Fit and finish is top-notch. FCW and AEB with pedestrian ment screen is easy to use but the push-pull gear selector setup detection are standard, and Super Cruise driver assistance system is annoying because it’s hard to operate without looking down. The is available. For 2022 BSW and RCTW are standard. The Blackwing is Envision comes standard with FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, a track ready rocket ship. BSW, and RCTW. $31,500-$41,650 $33,695-$58,995 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE 79 4 78 4 ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 50 30 20 20 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: sedan ’19 ’20 ’21 TRIM LINES: Avenir, Essence, Preferred Overall Reliability 50 50 50 TRIM LINES: Blackwing, Luxury, Overall Reliability ** DRIVE WHEELS: Front, AWD Premium Luxury, Sport, V SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Major 50 50 50 Engine, Major ** ENGINES: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (228 hp) DRIVE WHEELS: Rear, AWD TRANSMISSIONS: 9-speed Engine, Minor 50 50 50 Engine, Minor ** automatic SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Cooling 50 50 50 Engine, Cooling ** FACTS & FIGURES ENGINES: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (237 hp); Transmission, Major 50 50 50 2.7-liter 4 turbo (309 hp); 2.7-liter Transmission, Major ** EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS 4 turbo (325 hp); 3.6-liter 6 turbo Transmission, Minor 50 50 50 (472 hp) Transmission, Minor ** Length (in.) 183 Width (in.) 74 Drive System 50 50 50 TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed Drive System ** Height (in.) 63 automatic; 10-speed automatic; Wheelbase (in.) 109 Fuel System 30 50 50 6-speed manual Fuel System ** Weight (lb.) 3,965 % Weight Front/Rear 59/41 Electrical 50 50 50 FACTS & FIGURES Electrical ** CARGO MEASUREMENT Climate System 50 50 50 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Climate System ** Max. Load (lb.) 1,175 Suspension 50 50 50 Length (in.) 187 Suspension ** Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 28 Width (in.) 72 Towing Capacity (lb.) 1,500 Brakes 50 50 50 Height (in.) 56 Brakes ** Wheelbase (in.) 109 FUEL Exhaust 50 50 50 Weight (lb.) 3,625 Exhaust ** % Weight Front/Rear 53/47 Regular Paint/Trim 30 40 10 Paint/Trim ** CR Overall mpg 23 CARGO MEASUREMENT Noises/Leaks 50 50 50 Noises/Leaks ** Max. Load (lb.) 875 Body Hardware 30 30 50 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 11 Body Hardware ** Towing Capacity (lb.) 1,000 Power Equipment 50 50 50 Power Equipment ** FUEL In-Car Electronics 40 40 50 In-Car Electronics ** Premium CR Overall mpg 25 CR.ORG/CARS NEW CARS 75

C Cadillac CT5 Cadillac Escalade 57 The CT5 drives well, thanks to its taut and agile handling, 58 The redesigned Escalade shares much with the similar and the ride is on the firm side. The standard 2.0-liter Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, including the move to a con- OVERALL turbocharged four-cylinder engine is responsive but noisy. OVERALL temporary independent rear suspension. But this super- SCORE The up-level choice is a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6. Both are SCORE roomy three-row SUV is much more luxurious and high-tech paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission that tends to delay than its siblings. The standard 420-hp, 6.2-liter V8 supplies effort- upshifting, in turn making the engine rev more than it needs to. Rear- less power and the 10-speed automatic shifts smoothly, though fuel and all-wheel drive are available. Controls are easy to use, but it may economy is dismal. A six-cylinder diesel is available that gets better take time to get used to the gear selector. The front seats are very fuel mileage. The Escalade’s high step-in compromises access and comfortable, but rear passengers will find headroom to be short. the tall hood hampers visibility. Handling is a bit ungainly, but secure. Standard active safety features include FCW and AEB with pedestri- It rides comfortably and the interior is very quiet. The plush, high- an detection. For 2022 BSW and RCTW are standard. Cadillac’s Super tech cabin includes a large infotainment display that’s relatively Cruise partially automated driving system is also available. easy to use. FCW and AEB with pedestrian detection come standard, but BSW and RCTW don’t. $37,295-$83,995 $76,195-$106,595 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE 78 4 80 3 ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 20 20 20 30 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY BODY STYLES: sedan ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV; ’19 ’20 ’21 extended SUV TRIM LINES: Blackwing, Luxury, Overall Reliability ** Overall Reliability *** Premium Luxury, Sport, V TRIM LINES: ESV, Luxury, Engine, Major ** Platinum, Premium Luxury, Sport Engine, Major *** DRIVE WHEELS: Rear, AWD Engine, Minor ** DRIVE WHEELS: Rear, AWD Engine, Minor *** SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Cooling ** SEATING: 2 front, 2 rear, 3 third Engine, Cooling *** ENGINES: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (237 hp); 3.0-liter V6 turbo (335 hp); 3.0-liter Transmission, Major ** ENGINES: 3.0-liter 6 turbodiesel Transmission, Major * * * V6 turbo (360 hp); 6.2-liter V8 (277 hp); 6.2-liter V8 (420 hp) supercharged (668 hp) Transmission, Minor ** Transmission, Minor * * * TRANSMISSIONS: 10-speed TRANSMISSIONS: 10-speed Drive System ** automatic Drive System *** automatic; 6-speed manual Fuel System ** FACTS & FIGURES Fuel System *** FACTS & FIGURES Electrical ** EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Electrical *** EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Climate System ** Length (in.) 211 Climate System *** Length (in.) 194 Width (in.) 81 Width (in.) 74 Suspension ** Height (in.) 77 Suspension *** Height (in.) 57 Wheelbase (in.) 121 Wheelbase (in.) 116 Brakes ** Weight (lb.) 5,950 Brakes *** Weight (lb.) 3,865 % Weight Front/Rear 50/50 % Weight Front/Rear 53/47 Exhaust ** Exhaust *** CARGO MEASUREMENT CARGO MEASUREMENT Paint/Trim ** Paint/Trim *** Max. Load (lb.) 1,580 Max. Load (lb.) 875 Noises/Leaks ** Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 56 Noises/Leaks *** Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 12 Towing Capacity (lb.) 8,000 Towing Capacity (lb.) 1,000 Body Hardware ** Body Hardware *** FUEL FUEL Power Equipment ** Power Equipment *** Regular or diesel Premium CR Overall mpg 16 CR Overall mpg 24 In-Car Electronics ** In-Car Electronics *** 76 NEW CARS CR.ORG/CARS

10 20 30 40 50 !0 WORSE BETTER RECOMMENDED Cadillac Lyriq Cadillac XT4 Cadillac’s first electric-only model introduces the styling 50 The XT4 is Cadillac’s entry-level luxury SUV, and it delivers a classy cabin in a small package. The 235-hp, 2.0-liter tur- NA and technology expected to be used on future vehicles. OVERALL bocharged four-cylinder engine and nine-speed automatic OVERALL Although low and lean like a wagon, the Lyriq takes as much SCORE transmission make for a responsive powertrain. But the SCORE parking space as an XT6, sharing a similar length and width. The initial Lyriq is a 340-horsepower, rear-drive model with a 100- engine sounds too buzzy when revved. We got 23 mpg overall with kWh battery–a combination that the automaker estimates is good for at least 300 miles of range. A performance-oriented, all-wheel- premium gasoline, which is unimpressive for the class. The ride is on drive version will follow. The Lyriq will offer the latest version of the Super Cruise driver assistance system. Production starts in early the stiff side but on a par with most of the XT4’s peers. Its handling 2022. is quite nimble. The interior has comfortable seats, with ritzy-look- ing leather, and chrome touches throughout. The infotainment system is easy to use, though the gear selector takes some getting used to. FCW and AEB with pedestrian detection are standard. $58,795 $35,795-$42,495 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE NA 3 78 3 ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 20 40 10 10 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV ’19 ’20 ’21 TRIM LINES: Standard Overall Reliability TRIM LINES: Luxury, Premium DRIVE WHEELS: Rear Engine, Major Luxury, Sport Overall Reliability 10 * * SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Minor DRIVE WHEELS: Front, AWD ENGINES: Electric (340 hp) Engine, Cooling SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Major 50 * * TRANSMISSIONS: 1-speed direct Transmission, Major ENGINES: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (235 hp) Transmission, Minor TRANSMISSIONS: 9-speed Engine, Minor 50 * * FACTS & FIGURES Drive System automatic Fuel System Engine, Cooling 50 * * EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Electrical FACTS & FIGURES Climate System Transmission, Major 10 * * Length (in.) 197 Suspension EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Width (in.) 78 Brakes Transmission, Minor 20 * * Height (in.) 64 Exhaust Length (in.) 181 Wheelbase (in.) 122 Paint/Trim Width (in.) 77 Drive System 30 * * Weight (lb.) 5,610 Noises/Leaks Height (in.) 63 % Weight Front/Rear 50/50 Body Hardware Wheelbase (in.) 109 Fuel System 50 * * Power Equipment Weight (lb.) 3,930 CARGO MEASUREMENT In-Car Electronics % Weight Front/Rear 58/42 Electrical 50 * * Max. Load (lb.) NA CARGO MEASUREMENT Climate System 10 * * Cargo Volume, cu.ft. NA Towing Capacity (lb.) NA Max. Load (lb.) 970 Suspension 50 * * Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 26.5 FUEL Towing Capacity (lb.) 3,500 Brakes 30 * * Electric FUEL Exhaust 50 * * EPA Combined mpg NA Premium Paint/Trim 50 * * CR Overall mpg 23 Noises/Leaks 20 * * Body Hardware 50 * * Power Equipment 10 * * In-Car Electronics 30 * * CR.ORG/CARS NEW CARS 77

C Cadillac XT5 ! Cadillac XT6 82 Cadillac’s XT5 luxury SUV is neither as sporty to drive as its 67 Cadillac’s three-row luxury midsized SUV has responsive German competitors nor as pampering as a Lexus RX. It’s handling and feels like a smaller vehicle than it is. The OVERALL powered by a 3.6-liter V6 engine or a 2.0-liter turbo-four. OVERALL ride is comfortable but doesn’t stand out in any way. We SCORE Both are linked to a nine-speed automatic. With the V6, SCORE tested it with the then-standard 3.6-liter V6 and smooth the XT5 feels lethargic in everyday driving, despite posting decent nine-speed automatic transmission. This combination packs a lot of outright acceleration in our tests; the four-cylinder turbo feels more power for merging and passing. A 2.0-liter turbo engine is now stan- energetic. The XT5 handles soundly, and the ride is firm yet absor- dard. Front- and all-wheel drive are available. The cabin is quiet and bent. Comfortable front seats, good fit and finish, and a quiet cabin nicely finished, and the seats are comfortable. But the XT6 is short lend the XT5 a luxurious aura. The controls are easy to use and the on some luxury features, such as a four-way lumbar-support adjust- gear selector is improved. FCW and AEB with pedestrian detection ment for the driver’s seat and auto-up rear windows. The infotain- are standard, while BSW and RCTW are standard on all but the base ment system is relatively easy to use. FCW and AEB with pedestrian model. detection are standard. New for 2022, BSW and RCTW are standard on all trims. $43,995-$55,895 $48,595-$58,295 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE 78 3 82 4 ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 50 30 20 20 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV ’19 ’20 ’21 TRIM LINES: Luxury, Premium TRIM LINES: Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport Overall Reliability 50 50 * Luxury, Sport Overall Reliability 20 * DRIVE WHEELS: Front, AWD DRIVE WHEELS: Front, AWD SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Major 50 50 * SEATING: 2 front, 2 rear, 2 third Engine, Major 50 * ENGINES: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (235 ENGINES: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (235 hp); 3.6-liter V6 (310 hp) Engine, Minor 50 50 * hp); 3.6-liter V6 (310 hp) Engine, Minor 50 * TRANSMISSIONS: 9-speed TRANSMISSIONS: 9-speed automatic Engine, Cooling 50 50 * automatic Engine, Cooling 50 * FACTS & FIGURES Transmission, Major 40 50 * FACTS & FIGURES Transmission, Major 10 * EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Transmission, Minor 50 50 * EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Transmission, Minor 10 * Length (in.) 190 Drive System 50 50 * Length (in.) 199 Drive System 50 * Width (in.) 75 Width (in.) 77 Height (in.) 66 Fuel System 50 50 * Height (in.) 70 Fuel System 50 * Wheelbase (in.) 113 Wheelbase (in.) 113 Weight (lb.) 4,300 Electrical 50 50 * Weight (lb.) 4,585 Electrical 50 * % Weight Front/Rear 59/41 % Weight Front/Rear 56/44 Climate System 40 50 * Climate System 50 * CARGO MEASUREMENT CARGO MEASUREMENT Suspension 50 50 * Suspension 50 * Max. Load (lb.) 1,620 Max. Load (lb.) 1,320 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 33 Brakes 40 30 * Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 41 Brakes 50 * Towing Capacity (lb.) 3,500 Towing Capacity (lb.) 4,000 Exhaust 50 50 * Exhaust 50 * FUEL FUEL Paint/Trim 50 50 * Paint/Trim 30 * Regular or premium Premium CR Overall mpg 20 Noises/Leaks 10 30 * CR Overall mpg 18 Noises/Leaks 10 * Body Hardware 50 50 * Body Hardware 50 * Power Equipment 50 50 * Power Equipment 50 * In-Car Electronics 40 10 * In-Car Electronics 10 * 78 NEW CARS CR.ORG/CARS

10 20 30 40 50 !0 WORSE BETTER RECOMMENDED Chevrolet Blazer ! Chevrolet Bolt 82 Chevrolet’s midsized SUV seats five passengers but is 62 A 2022 freshening of the Bolt improved the infotainment focused more on styling and luxury and less on utility. Most system and interior, and brought a version called EUV that’s OVERALL versions get a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that OVERALL slightly larger. The 200-hp electric motor, that drives the SCORE supplies ample power. A V6 comes on the sportier RS but SCORE front wheels used in the current Bolt EV, carries over. The fuel economy is just 19 mpg overall. The Blazer rides and handles Bolt EV can travel 259 miles on a fully charged battery, as estimated well, and is quiet. Controls are easy to use, but the low dash vents by EPA. DC fast charging capability is standard, and Chevrolet says direct air to front occupants’ knees and elbows instead of their face. 30 minutes of DC charging at public locations will add 100 miles Rear visibility is restricted due to the rear styling. For 2022, active of range. The interior is new, including a more comfortable seat safety features such as FCW and AEB are standard on all trims. Note and soft touch materials for a more upscale feel. The infotainment that for adaptive cruise control, buyers must opt for either one of system and gear selector are easier to use. Active safety features the high-end RS or Premier trims. including FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, lane keeping assist with lane departure warning, automatic high beams, and a follow- ing distance indicator are now standard. BSW, RCTW, and adaptive cruise control are optional. $33,400-$44,000 $31,000-$34,200 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE 83 3 78 3 ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 40 30 20 40 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: 4-door hatchback ’19 ’20 ’21 TRIM LINES: LT, Premier, RS TRIM LINES: 1LT, 2LT DRIVE WHEELS: Front, AWD Overall Reliability 30 50 50 DRIVE WHEELS: Front Overall Reliability 10 40 10 SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear ENGINES: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (230 Engine, Major 50 50 50 ENGINES: Electric (200 hp) Engine, Major 10 50 30 hp); 3.6-liter V6 (305 hp) TRANSMISSIONS: 1-speed direct TRANSMISSIONS: 9-speed Engine, Minor 50 50 50 Engine, Minor 20 50 50 automatic FACTS & FIGURES Engine, Cooling 50 50 50 Engine, Cooling 50 50 50 FACTS & FIGURES EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Transmission, Major 40 30 50 Transmission, Major 50 50 50 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Length (in.) 163 Transmission, Minor 10 50 50 Width (in.) 70 Transmission, Minor 40 50 50 Length (in.) 191 Height (in.) 63 Width (in.) 77 Drive System 50 50 50 Wheelbase (in.) 102 Drive System 10 30 30 Height (in.) 67 Weight (lb.) 3,590 Wheelbase (in.) 113 Fuel System 50 50 50 % Weight Front/Rear 56/44 Fuel System 50 50 50 Weight (lb.) 4,235 % Weight Front/Rear 60/40 Electrical 50 50 50 CARGO MEASUREMENT Electrical 10 50 30 CARGO MEASUREMENT Climate System 40 50 50 Max. Load (lb.) 875 Climate System 30 40 10 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 17 Max. Load (lb.) 1,705 Suspension 40 50 50 Towing Capacity (lb.) NR Suspension 30 40 50 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 34.5 Towing Capacity (lb.) 4,500 Brakes 50 50 50 FUEL Brakes 40 50 50 FUEL Exhaust 50 50 50 Electric Exhaust 50 50 50 CR Overall mpg 120 Regular Paint/Trim 10 50 50 Paint/Trim 50 50 50 CR Overall mpg 19 Noises/Leaks 10 50 50 Noises/Leaks 40 30 20 Body Hardware 40 50 50 Body Hardware 50 50 50 Power Equipment 20 30 50 Power Equipment 10 50 50 In-Car Electronics 10 20 50 In-Car Electronics 10 20 50 CR.ORG/CARS NEW CARS 79

C Chevrolet Bolt EUV Chevrolet Camaro 63 The EUV, for Electric Utility Vehicle, improves upon the 62 The Camaro possesses impressive handling agility and original Bolt, with a nicer interior, more comfortable front sharp steering. The optional magnetic ride suspension OVERALL seats, a smoother ride, a still-decent driving range, zippy OVERALL does an impressive job of keeping the Camaro composed SCORE acceleration, and a very quiet cabin. But it lacks SUV-like SCORE over some of the roughest surfaces. The manual shifter attributes such as the available all-wheel drive. The 247-mile EPA- has light, precise throws. Base models use a 275-hp turbo four-cylin- rated driving range is robust. It took us more than eight hours to der engine, and the 3.6-liter V6 makes 335 hp. For the SS, Chevrolet charge it from near empty on a 240-volt connection. Compared to transplanted the ferocious 6.2-liter V8 from the previous-generation the original Bolt, the EUV is noticeably more comfortable over bumps Corvette. Transmission choices are a six-speed manual, and eight- but handling agility is diminished. It is the first non-Cadillac model to speed and 10-speed automatics. Outward visibility is downright offer Super Cruise active driving assistance system. FCW, AEB with atrocious, and the rear-seat room is extremely tight. Also available pedestrian detection, LDW, LKA, come standard, but BSW and RCTW is the more extreme, track-ready ZL1 version powered by a 650-hp, require opting for the Premier trim. 6.2-liter V8 supercharged engine mated to the six-speed manual or optional 10-speed automatic. $33,000-$37,500 $25,000-$69,000 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE 80 3 85 Opt. ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 20 40 20 30 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: wagon BODY STYLES: convertible; coupe ’19 ’20 ’21 TRIM LINES: LT, Premier Overall Reliability DRIVE WHEELS: Front Engine, Major TRIM LINES: 1LT, 1SS, 2LT, 2SS, 3LT, Overall Reliability *** SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Minor LT1, ZL1 ENGINES: Electric (200 hp) Engine, Cooling Engine, Major *** TRANSMISSIONS: 1-speed direct Transmission, Major DRIVE WHEELS: Rear Transmission, Minor Engine, Minor *** FACTS & FIGURES Drive System SEATING: 2 front, 2 rear Fuel System Engine, Cooling *** EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Electrical ENGINES: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (275 hp); Climate System 3.6-liter V6 (335 hp); 6.2-liter V8 Transmission, Major * * * Length (in.) 170 Suspension (455 hp); 6.2-liter V8 supercharged Width (in.) 70 Brakes (650 hp) Transmission, Minor * * * Height (in.) 64 Exhaust Wheelbase (in.) 105 Paint/Trim TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed Drive System *** Weight (lb.) 3,775 Noises/Leaks automatic; 10-speed automatic; % Weight Front/Rear 55/45 Body Hardware 6-speed manual Fuel System *** Power Equipment CARGO MEASUREMENT In-Car Electronics FACTS & FIGURES Electrical *** Max. Load (lb.) 875 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Climate System *** Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 16 Towing Capacity (lb.) NR Length (in.) 188 Suspension *** Width (in.) 75 FUEL Height (in.) 53 Brakes *** Wheelbase (in.) 111 Electric Weight (lb.) 3,730 Exhaust *** CR Overall mpg 115 % Weight Front/Rear 54/46 Paint/Trim *** CARGO MEASUREMENT Noises/Leaks *** Max. Load (lb.) 725 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 11 Body Hardware *** Towing Capacity (lb.) NR Power Equipment *** FUEL In-Car Electronics *** Regular or premium CR Overall mpg 20 80 NEW CARS CR.ORG/CARS

10 20 30 40 50 !0 WORSE BETTER RECOMMENDED Chevrolet Colorado Chevrolet Corvette 44-45 GM’s small pickups, the Colorado and its GMC Canyon twin, 57 The iconic Corvette is now a mid-engine design, the are more maneuverable than full-sized trucks and are bet- same setup used for exotic supercars from Ferrari and OVERALL ter equipped than their Nissan and Toyota competitors. We OVERALL Lamborghini. Under the rear glass hatch resides a 6.2-liter SCORE tested the V6 engine, which returned 18 mpg overall, and SCORE V8 producing a hearty 495 hp, coupled to a rapid-shifting the four-cylinder diesel, which got 24 mpg overall. The ride is rather 8-speed dual-clutch automatic. Not only is the soundtrack glorious, choppy, but handling is responsive. Rear- and four-wheel-drive ver- but we clocked the ’Vette at 3.4 seconds from 0 to 60 mph. Handling sions, along with extended-cab and crew-cab body styles, are avail- agility is superlative with immediate turn-in response, almost zero able. A locking tailgate is standard. Inside are the latest electronics, body roll, and a constant ear-to-ear grin on the driver. Yet, the ride including the easy-to-use infotainment system. The only available isn’t punishing, thanks in part to our test car’s optional adaptive active safety features are FCW and lane departure warning. suspension. Rear and side visibility, as well as cabin access, are severely hampered, however. The front trunk is small but the rear section can accommodate the removable targa top. BSW and RCTW are optional. Disappointingly, FCW and AEB aren’t even available. $25,200-$44,200 $60,900-$79,850 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE 60-61 Opt. 97 Opt. ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 20 10 10 50 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY BODY STYLES: crew cab; ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: 2-door hatchback; ’19 ’20 ’21 extended cab convertible Overall Reliability 10 40 10 TRIM LINES: 1LT, 2LT, 3LT Overall Reliability 10 20 10 TRIM LINES: LT, WT, Z71, ZR2 DRIVE WHEELS: Rear Engine, Major 40 50 50 SEATING: 2 front Engine, Major 40 10 50 DRIVE WHEELS: Rear, 4WD ENGINES: 6.2-liter V8 (495 hp) Engine, Minor 50 50 50 TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed Engine, Minor 40 30 50 SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear sequential Engine, Cooling 50 50 50 Engine, Cooling 40 30 50 ENGINES: 2.5-liter 4 (200 hp); FACTS & FIGURES 2.8-liter 4 turbodiesel (181 hp); Transmission, Major 10 50 40 Transmission, Major 10 30 10 3.6-liter V6 (308 hp) EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Transmission, Minor 10 40 10 Transmission, Minor 10 50 10 TRANSMISSIONS: 6-speed Length (in.) 182 automatic; 8-speed automatic Drive System 50 50 50 Width (in.) 76 Drive System 30 50 10 Height (in.) 49 FACTS & FIGURES Fuel System 50 20 40 Wheelbase (in.) 107 Fuel System 40 30 50 Weight (lb.) 3,625 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Electrical 50 50 50 % Weight Front/Rear 39/61 Electrical 40 30 50 Length (in.) 213 Climate System 20 50 40 CARGO MEASUREMENT Climate System 50 50 50 Width (in.) 74 Height (in.) 79 Suspension 40 40 20 Max. Load (lb.) 425 Suspension 50 50 50 Wheelbase (in.) 128 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 13 Weight (lb.) 4,500 Brakes 40 50 10 Towing Capacity (lb.) NR Brakes 10 50 50 % Weight Front/Rear 57/43 Exhaust 50 50 50 FUEL Exhaust 40 30 50 CARGO MEASUREMENT Paint/Trim 50 50 30 Premium Paint/Trim 50 50 10 Max. Load (lb.) 1,555 CR Overall mpg 19 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. NA Noises/Leaks 40 30 10 Noises/Leaks 50 30 50 Towing Capacity (lb.) 7,000 Body Hardware 50 50 30 Body Hardware 40 50 50 FUEL Power Equipment 20 30 50 Power Equipment 40 50 50 Regular or diesel CR Overall mpg 18-24 In-Car Electronics 40 40 40 In-Car Electronics 40 50 30 CR.ORG/CARS NEW CARS 81

C Chevrolet Equinox ! Chevrolet Malibu 74 The Equinox is one of the roomiest compact SUVs available, 55 Chevrolet’s Malibu is competitive among midsized sedans, and offers the latest infotainment and safety technology. with a quiet cabin and easy-to-use controls. In tests we OVERALL The only engine is a lackluster 1.5-liter turbo four-cylin- OVERALL found the sedan to be quiet, with a comfortable ride and SCORE der with a six-speed automatic. We found that the ride SCORE responsive handling. Two turbo four-cylinder engines are absorbed bumps and pavement imperfections quite well. Handling offered. We tested the 1.5-liter turbo with a six-speed automatic is responsive and secure. The cabin is quiet, and the controls are and got 29 mpg overall. A continuously variable transmission is now straightforward to use, including the MyLink infotainment system. standard. The up-level engine is a more powerful and refined 2.0-liter Even though the interior has some cheap touches, the seats are turbo mated to a nine-speed automatic. Up front is a roomy, com- quite comfortable. FCW and AEB with pedestrian detection are stan- fortable cockpit and an updated version of Chevrolet’s infotainment dard. BSW and RCTW are optional. system. But the cloth seats are a bit short on support. The roomy rear seat lets long-legged passengers stretch out. Recent updates include wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. $25,800-$32,600 $23,400-$33,500 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE 78 3 80 Opt. ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 30 30 20 20 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: sedan ’19 ’20 ’21 TRIM LINES: LS, LT, Premier, RS TRIM LINES: LS, LT, Premier, RS DRIVE WHEELS: Front, AWD Overall Reliability 30 30 30 DRIVE WHEELS: Front Overall Reliability *** SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear ENGINES: 1.5-liter 4 turbo (170 hp) Engine, Major 40 30 50 ENGINES: 1.5-liter 4 turbo (160 hp); Engine, Major *** TRANSMISSIONS: 6-speed 2.0-liter 4 turbo (250 hp) automatic Engine, Minor 40 40 40 TRANSMISSIONS: 9-speed Engine, Minor *** automatic; CVT FACTS & FIGURES Engine, Cooling 50 50 50 Engine, Cooling *** FACTS & FIGURES EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Transmission, Major 50 50 50 Transmission, Major * * * EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Length (in.) 183 Transmission, Minor 50 50 50 Transmission, Minor * * * Width (in.) 73 Length (in.) 194 Height (in.) 65 Drive System 40 40 30 Width (in.) 73 Drive System *** Wheelbase (in.) 107 Height (in.) 58 Weight (lb.) 3,540 Fuel System 50 50 40 Wheelbase (in.) 112 Fuel System *** % Weight Front/Rear 57/43 Weight (lb.) 3,125 Electrical 40 50 50 % Weight Front/Rear 61/39 Electrical *** CARGO MEASUREMENT Climate System 50 50 50 CARGO MEASUREMENT Climate System *** Max. Load (lb.) 995 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 32 Suspension 50 50 50 Max. Load (lb.) 900 Suspension *** Towing Capacity (lb.) 3,500 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 16 Brakes 50 50 50 Towing Capacity (lb.) 1,000 Brakes *** FUEL Exhaust 50 50 50 FUEL Exhaust *** Regular CR Overall mpg 25 Paint/Trim 50 50 50 Regular Paint/Trim *** CR Overall mpg 29 Noises/Leaks 40 30 20 Noises/Leaks *** Body Hardware 50 50 50 Body Hardware *** Power Equipment 40 40 40 Power Equipment *** In-Car Electronics 30 40 40 In-Car Electronics *** 82 NEW CARS CR.ORG/CARS

10 20 30 40 50 !0 WORSE BETTER RECOMMENDED Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Chevrolet Suburban 46 The Chevrolet Silverado receives a midlife update for 41 GM brought this generation Suburban into the modern 2022 that brings a fresh interior, new ZR2 off-road trim, era by giving it an independent rear suspension, which OVERALL enhanced trailering features, and Super Cruise driver OVERALL improved ride comfort, handling, and third-row room. The SCORE assistance. We found that the Silverado delivers smooth, SCORE standard 5.3-liter V8 is mated to a 10-speed automatic responsive power from its 5.3-liter V8 engine, returning 17 mpg over- transmission, and together the powertrain supplies plenty of pre- all for the crew-cab four-wheel-drive version. A 3.0-liter six-cylinder dictable and smooth power. While the ride with the standard suspen- diesel engine, with a 10-speed automatic, gets an impressive 23 mpg sion is comfortable, the Premier trim’s electromagnetic suspension overall. The ride is steady, and the cabin is very quiet. Handling is dampers provide a more composed ride. Handling is rather ponder- sound and secure. Rear-seat room in crew-cab versions is immense, ous but safe. The enormous cabin is quiet, and the controls are easy but the high step-in requires a climb. Trim variants, such as the ZR2 to use except for the tricky gear selector. It’s a big step up to get and High Country, run the gamut from an off-road special to a luxury into the Suburban, and the tall hood hurts forward visibility. FCW and chariot. FCW and AEB with pedestrian detection are now standard. AEB with pedestrian detection are standard, but BSW is optional. Updates for 2022 include standard lane keeping assistance and lane departure warning. $29,900-$58,000 $51,100-$75,700 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE 78 3 76 3 ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 10 30 10 40 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY BODY STYLES: crew cab; ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV ’19 ’20 ’21 extended cab; regular cab Overall Reliability 10 10 10 TRIM LINES: High Country, LS, LT, Overall Reliability 50 * * TRIM LINES: Custom, Custom Trail Premier, RST, Z71 Boss, High Country, LT, LT Trail Engine, Major 40 30 10 Engine, Major 50 * * Boss, LTZ, RST, WT, ZR2 DRIVE WHEELS: Rear, 4WD Engine, Minor 30 30 30 Engine, Minor 50 * * DRIVE WHEELS: Rear, 4WD SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear, 3 third Engine, Cooling 50 50 50 Engine, Cooling 50 * * SEATING: 3 front, 3 rear ENGINES: 3.0-liter 6 turbodiesel Transmission, Major 30 40 50 (277 hp); 5.3-liter V8 (355 hp); Transmission, Major 50 * * ENGINES: 2.7-liter 4 turbo (310 6.2-liter V8 (420 hp) hp); 3.0-liter 6 turbodiesel (277 hp); Transmission, Minor 10 50 40 Transmission, Minor 50 * * 5.3-liter V8 (355 hp); 6.2-liter V8 TRANSMISSIONS: 10-speed (420 hp) Drive System 30 10 50 automatic Drive System 50 * * TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed Fuel System 40 30 40 FACTS & FIGURES Fuel System 50 * * automatic; 10-speed automatic Electrical 30 50 20 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Electrical 50 * * FACTS & FIGURES Climate System 50 50 50 Length (in.) 226 Climate System 50 * * EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Width (in.) 81 Suspension 40 40 50 Height (in.) 76 Suspension 20 * * Length (in.) 232 Wheelbase (in.) 134 Width (in.) 81 Brakes 20 40 40 Weight (lb.) 6,000 Brakes 50 * * Height (in.) 76 % Weight Front/Rear 52/48 Wheelbase (in.) 147 Exhaust 50 50 50 Exhaust 50 * * Weight (lb.) 5,130 CARGO MEASUREMENT % Weight Front/Rear 59/41 Paint/Trim 30 40 50 Paint/Trim 40 * * Max. Load (lb.) 1,655 CARGO MEASUREMENT Noises/Leaks 40 20 40 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 70 Noises/Leaks 50 * * Towing Capacity (lb.) 8,100 Max. Load (lb.) 1,940 Body Hardware 30 30 50 Body Hardware 20 * * Cargo Volume, cu.ft. NA FUEL Towing Capacity (lb.) 12,100 Power Equipment 10 40 50 Power Equipment 40 * * Regular or diesel FUEL CR Overall mpg 16 Regular or diesel In-Car Electronics 20 40 20 In-Car Electronics 50 * * CR Overall mpg 17-23 CR.ORG/CARS NEW CARS 83

C Chevrolet Tahoe Chevrolet Trailblazer ! 39 Like the Suburban, the redesigned Tahoe gets an indepen- 76 Chevrolet resurrected the Trailblazer name for its subcom- dent rear suspension that improves ride comfort, handling, pact SUV, which, size-wise, is positioned between the Trax OVERALL and third-row room. This is a massive vehicle that’s very OVERALL and the Equinox. It shares a platform and powertrains with SCORE functional, comfortable, and high-tech. The standard SCORE the Buick Encore GX. Base models get a 1.2-liter three-cyl- 5.3-liter V8 is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission, inder turbo engine. All-wheel drive, along with a more powerful 155- and together the powertrain supplies plenty of predictable, uninter- hp, 1.3-liter engine and nine-speed automatic, is also offered. The rupted power. The ride is comfortable but steadier in the Premier 1.3-liter is responsive and fuel-efficient. For its small footprint, the trim because of its electromagnetic dampers. Handling is rather Trailblazer provides ample room, but thick roof pillars and the lack ponderous but secure. The enormous cabin is eerily quiet. Controls of a third side window compromise rear and side visibility. The ride are very easy to use except for the tricky gear selector. It’s a big is decent, but handling is rather clumsy. Road noise is pronounced. step to get into the Tahoe, and the tall hood cuts forward visibility. Standard active safety features include FCW and AEB with pedestri- FCW and AEB with pedestrian detection are standard, and BSW is an detection, while BSW and rear cross traffic warning are optional. optional. Updates for 2022 include standard lane keeping assistance and lane departure warning. $48,400-$73,000 $21,600-$27,200 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE 73 3 66 3 ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 10 30 50 20 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV ’19 ’20 ’21 TRIM LINES: Activ, LS, LT, RS TRIM LINES: High Country, LS, LT, Overall Reliability 10 30 10 DRIVE WHEELS: Front, AWD Overall Reliability 50 Premier, RST, Z71 SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Major 20 50 10 ENGINES: 1.2-liter 3 turbo (137 hp); Engine, Major 50 DRIVE WHEELS: Rear, 4WD 1.3-liter 3 turbo (155 hp) Engine, Minor 20 50 50 TRANSMISSIONS: 9-speed Engine, Minor 50 SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear, 3 third automatic; CVT Engine, Cooling 20 50 50 Engine, Cooling 50 ENGINES: 3.0-liter 6 turbodiesel FACTS & FIGURES (277 hp); 5.3-liter V8 (355 hp); Transmission, Major 10 50 10 Transmission, Major 50 6.2-liter V8 (420 hp) EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Transmission, Minor 20 50 10 Transmission, Minor 50 TRANSMISSIONS: 10-speed Length (in.) 174 automatic Drive System 50 50 10 Width (in.) 71 Drive System 50 Height (in.) 66 FACTS & FIGURES Fuel System 50 50 40 Wheelbase (in.) 104 Fuel System 50 Weight (lb.) 3,275 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Electrical 20 50 50 % Weight Front/Rear 61/39 Electrical 50 Length (in.) 211 Climate System 40 50 40 CARGO MEASUREMENT Climate System 50 Width (in.) 81 Height (in.) 76 Suspension 50 50 40 Max. Load (lb.) 945 Suspension 50 Wheelbase (in.) 121 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 24 Weight (lb.) 5,810 Brakes 50 10 50 Towing Capacity (lb.) 1,000 Brakes 50 % Weight Front/Rear 51/49 Exhaust 50 50 50 FUEL Exhaust 50 CARGO MEASUREMENT Paint/Trim 20 50 40 Regular Paint/Trim 50 Max. Load (lb.) 1,655 CR Overall mpg 27 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 58.5 Noises/Leaks 10 10 10 Noises/Leaks 50 Towing Capacity (lb.) 8,400 Body Hardware 50 50 40 Body Hardware 50 FUEL Power Equipment 10 10 40 Power Equipment 50 Regular or diesel CR Overall mpg 17 In-Car Electronics 50 50 20 In-Car Electronics 50 84 NEW CARS CR.ORG/CARS

10 20 30 40 50 !0 WORSE BETTER RECOMMENDED Chevrolet Traverse ! Chevrolet Trax 83 The Traverse has a quiet interior, a very comfortable ride, 61 This bite-sized crossover is essentially a stripped-down and responsive handling that make it a viable alternative Buick Encore. Available in front- or all-wheel drive, the OVERALL to full-sized SUVs, such as the Tahoe. It’s also a competent OVERALL outdated Trax has a 1.4-liter turbo four-cylinder engine SCORE challenger to established three-row midsized SUVs. The SCORE and six-speed automatic transmission, a combination that 3.6-liter V6 engine supplies quick acceleration and gets 20 mpg doesn’t deliver impressive performance or particularly frugal fuel overall. Front- and second-row captains’ seats are comfortable, and economy. One consolation is that its compact dimensions make the third row is roomy. An eight-passenger configuration is available it easy to park in urban areas. The cabin is narrow, cramped, and on lower trims. We like the intuitive infotainment system. The man- low-rent, but at least the controls are easy to use. The pronounced ual sunroof shades are out of place in the $50,000 Premier trim. For engine noise and stiff ride don’t add to the experience, nor does 2022 the Traverse gets exterior and interior styling updates, along the occasionally bumpy transmission. Typically priced in the mid- with standard FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, lane keeping $20,000s, a Trax LT AWD costs almost as much as larger, more assistance, and lane departure warning. Wireless Android Auto and substantial compact SUVs, including Chevrolet’s own Trailblazer. It’s Apple CarPlay is standard. disappointing that BSW and RCTW are optional but FCW and AEB are not available. $33,700-$53,400 $21,400-$23,820 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE 95 3 55 Opt. ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 30 30 50 10 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV ’19 ’20 ’21 TRIM LINES: High Country, LS, LT, TRIM LINES: LS, LT Premier, RS Overall Reliability 20 50 10 DRIVE WHEELS: Front, AWD Overall Reliability 50 * * DRIVE WHEELS: Front, AWD SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear, 3 third Engine, Major 50 50 50 ENGINES: 1.4-liter 4 turbo (155 hp) Engine, Major 50 * * ENGINES: 3.6-liter V6 (310 hp) TRANSMISSIONS: 6-speed TRANSMISSIONS: 9-speed Engine, Minor 30 50 50 automatic Engine, Minor 50 * * automatic Engine, Cooling 50 50 50 FACTS & FIGURES Engine, Cooling 50 * * FACTS & FIGURES Transmission, Major 50 50 20 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Transmission, Major 50 * * EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Transmission, Minor 40 50 50 Length (in.) 167 Transmission, Minor 50 * * Length (in.) 206 Width (in.) 70 Width (in.) 79 Drive System 40 50 50 Height (in.) 66 Drive System 50 * * Height (in.) 71 Wheelbase (in.) 101 Wheelbase (in.) 121 Fuel System 40 50 50 Weight (lb.) 3,255 Fuel System 50 * * Weight (lb.) 4,695 % Weight Front/Rear 61/39 % Weight Front/Rear 57/43 Electrical 50 50 50 Electrical 50 * * CARGO MEASUREMENT CARGO MEASUREMENT Climate System 10 50 50 Climate System 10 * * Max. Load (lb.) 945 Max. Load (lb.) 1,450 Suspension 50 50 30 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 26 Suspension 20 * * Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 54.5 Towing Capacity (lb.) NR Towing Capacity (lb.) 5,000 Brakes 20 50 10 Brakes 50 * * FUEL FUEL Exhaust 40 50 50 Exhaust 50 * * Regular Regular Paint/Trim 50 50 50 CR Overall mpg 25 Paint/Trim 50 * * CR Overall mpg 20 Noises/Leaks 20 10 30 Noises/Leaks 30 * * Body Hardware 30 50 50 Body Hardware 50 * * Power Equipment 30 10 50 Power Equipment 50 * * In-Car Electronics 40 30 40 In-Car Electronics 30 * * CR.ORG/CARS NEW CARS 85

C-D Chrysler 300 ! Chrysler Pacifica 83 Chrysler’s roomy and luxurious 300 is one of the best large 57-59 The Pacifica is available with all-wheel drive on nonhybrid sedans on the market. Inside, buyers will find plenty of models. This minivan also uses the Uconnect infotainment OVERALL space for five adults, along with comfortable seats and OVERALL system--one of the best available. The Pacifica is offered SCORE attractive trim. The 5.7-liter V8 is punchy but thirsty. We SCORE in seven- and eight-passenger configurations, and it is dis- prefer the 3.6-liter V6, which is plenty powerful and got a decent tinguished by handy fold-into-the-floor second-row seats. The 3.6- 22 mpg overall in our tests. Both engines use a smooth eight-speed liter V6 engine, paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission, automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is available only with the V6 provides plenty of power and gets a decent 21 mpg overall. Handling engine. The 300’s stately ride, responsive handling, and quiet cabin is responsive, the ride is comfortable, and the cabin is quiet. A plug- make it feel like a true luxury car even though it costs thousands in hybrid version is available and has an electric range of about 30 less than what luxury brands typically charge. The Uconnect info- miles. It gets 27 mpg when operating as a hybrid. Standard safety tainment system is easy to use. The last freshening brought an elec- equipment includes FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, BSW, and tronic gear selector knob and a big information screen in the gauge rear cross traffic warning. cluster. FCW and AEB are available. $31,770-$38,720 $36,665-$55,370 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE 83-84 Opt. 85-88 5 ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 50 40 10 40 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY BODY STYLES: sedan ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: minivan ’19 ’20 ’21 TRIM LINES: S, Touring, Touring L TRIM LINES: Limited, Pinnacle, DRIVE WHEELS: Rear, AWD Overall Reliability 50 * * Touring, Touring L Overall Reliability 20 20 10 SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear DRIVE WHEELS: Front, AWD ENGINES: 3.6-liter V6 (292 hp); Engine, Major 50 * * SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear, 3 third Engine, Major 30 40 20 3.6-liter V6 (300 hp); 5.7-liter V8 ENGINES: 3.6-liter V6 hybrid (260 (363 hp) Engine, Minor 50 * * hp); 3.6-liter V6 (287 hp) Engine, Minor 20 40 10 TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed TRANSMISSIONS: 9-speed automatic Engine, Cooling 50 * * automatic; CVT Engine, Cooling 50 50 40 FACTS & FIGURES Transmission, Major 50 * * FACTS & FIGURES Transmission, Major 40 50 10 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Transmission, Minor 50 * * EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Transmission, Minor 40 50 10 Length (in.) 199 Drive System 50 * * Length (in.) 204 Drive System 10 50 10 Width (in.) 75 Width (in.) 80 Height (in.) 58 Fuel System 50 * * Height (in.) 70 Fuel System 40 50 50 Wheelbase (in.) 120 Wheelbase (in.) 122 Weight (lb.) 4,095 Electrical 50 * * Weight (lb.) 4,535 Electrical 20 40 20 % Weight Front/Rear 52/48 % Weight Front/Rear 56/44 Climate System 50 * * Climate System 50 40 40 CARGO MEASUREMENT CARGO MEASUREMENT Suspension 10 * * Suspension 40 30 50 Max. Load (lb.) 865 Max. Load (lb.) 1,300 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 16 Brakes 50 * * Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 66 Brakes 50 20 50 Towing Capacity (lb.) 1,000 Towing Capacity (lb.) 3,600 Exhaust 50 * * Exhaust 50 50 50 FUEL FUEL Paint/Trim 50 * * Paint/Trim 40 40 40 Regular Regular CR Overall mpg 20-22 Noises/Leaks 50 * * CR Overall mpg 21-27 Noises/Leaks 50 20 50 Body Hardware 50 * * Body Hardware 40 10 40 Power Equipment 50 * * Power Equipment 40 30 10 In-Car Electronics 10 * * In-Car Electronics 20 30 10 86 NEW CARS CR.ORG/CARS

10 20 30 40 50 !0 WORSE BETTER RECOMMENDED Dodge Challenger Dodge Charger ! 63 The look may be old school, yet the Challenger is a modern, 78-80 Like its cousin, the Chrysler 300, the Charger is a big, com- thrilling barnstormer. It’s too heavy and wide for pinpoint fortable cruiser with an array of sophisticated technology OVERALL handling on narrow roads, but it’s balanced and enjoyable OVERALL on tap. It delivers a comfortable ride, and the quiet cabin is SCORE on an open track. Its V8 sound is heartwarming. Ride com- SCORE well-equipped, making the Charger a bargain luxury sedan. fort, noise isolation, and the manual transmission’s stiff shifter and The 3.6-liter V6 and eight-speed automatic work well, and the 370- clutch detract. The view out to any direction is dreadful. The rear hp, 5.7-liter Hemi V8 packs more punch at the expense of fuel econ- seat is relatively roomy, but getting in and out is awkward. Engine omy. The power-mad can have a 485-hp, 6.4-liter or the Hellcat’s choices range from a mild V6 all the way up to a 6.2-liter super- 797-hp supercharged V8. All-wheel drive is optional on mainstream charged V8 in the new SRT Super Stock. We think the best engine is V6 versions. Rear visibility is wanting, and the lift-up door handles the 5.7-liter V8. A six-speed manual and an eight-speed automatic are an outdated inconvenience. The well-designed Uconnect touch- are available. FCW, BSW, and rear cross traffic warning are available. screen infotainment system is optional. FCW and AEB are available. All-wheel drive is optional with the V6 engine. $29,295-$59,995 $30,980-$70,980 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE 70 Opt. 82-85 Opt. ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 30 40 40 50 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY BODY STYLES: coupe ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: sedan ’19 ’20 ’21 TRIM LINES: GT, R/T, R/T Scat Overall Reliability *** TRIM LINES: GT, R/T, Scat Pack, Overall Reliability *** Pack, SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Redeye, Redeye, SRT Super Stock, SXT Engine, Major *** SXT Engine, Major *** DRIVE WHEELS: Rear, AWD Engine, Minor *** DRIVE WHEELS: Rear, AWD Engine, Minor *** SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Cooling *** SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Cooling *** ENGINES: 3.6-liter V6 (303 hp); Transmission, Major * * * ENGINES: 3.6-liter V6 (292 hp); Transmission, Major * * * 5.7-liter V8 (375 hp); 6.2-liter 3.6-liter V6 (300 hp); 5.7-liter V8 V8 supercharged (717 hp; 797 hp; Transmission, Minor * * * (370 hp); 6.2-liter V8 supercharged Transmission, Minor * * * 807 hp); 6.4-liter V8 (485 hp) (717 hp); 6.2-liter V8 supercharged Drive System *** (797 hp); 6.4-liter V8 (485 hp) Drive System *** TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed automatic; 6-speed manual Fuel System *** TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed Fuel System *** automatic FACTS & FIGURES Electrical *** Electrical *** FACTS & FIGURES EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Climate System *** Climate System *** EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Length (in.) 198 Suspension *** Suspension *** Width (in.) 76 Length (in.) 201 Height (in.) 57 Brakes *** Width (in.) 75 Brakes *** Wheelbase (in.) 116 Height (in.) 58 Weight (lb.) 4,190 Exhaust *** Wheelbase (in.) 120 Exhaust *** % Weight Front/Rear 54/46 Weight (lb.) 4,335 Paint/Trim *** % Weight Front/Rear 54/46 Paint/Trim *** CARGO MEASUREMENT Noises/Leaks *** CARGO MEASUREMENT Noises/Leaks *** Max. Load (lb.) 865 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 16 Body Hardware *** Max. Load (lb.) 865 Body Hardware *** Towing Capacity (lb.) 1,000 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 16 Power Equipment *** Towing Capacity (lb.) 1,000 Power Equipment *** FUEL In-Car Electronics *** FUEL In-Car Electronics *** Regular or premium CR Overall mpg 20 Regular or premium CR Overall mpg 20-22 CR.ORG/CARS NEW CARS 87

D-F Dodge Durango Fiat 500X 59 Spacious, quiet, and comfortable, the Durango impressively 37 The 500X is the only Fiat model left in the U.S. lineup. While blends workhorse utility with lots of creature comforts. its styling may be appealing, the more time spent with OVERALL It shares its platform with the previous-generation Jeep OVERALL the 500X, the more its appeal wanes, thanks to its stiff SCORE Grand Cherokee but is longer and has a third-row seat. SCORE ride, noisy cabin, restricted visibility, annoying vibration Handling is responsive. The ride is composed and comfortable, mak- when idling, and unsupportive seats. This sibling vehicle to the Jeep ing the Durango feel sophisticated and substantial. The slick eight- Renegade shares some of the same virtues and weaknesses. Both speed automatic helps make for smooth and prompt power delivery. have a nine-speed automatic that is neither smooth nor responsive. Most buyers will be satisfied with the V6 engine. The optional When we tested it with the old 2.4-liter engine, its fuel economy was Uconnect infotainment system is one of the best, with intuitive unimpressive. A new 1.3-liter turbo engine is likely to improve that operation. Cargo room is generous, and the Durango can tow 1,000 by 1 or 2 mpg. The interior has some flair. Available active safety fea- to 2,000 pounds more than competitors. Limited visibility is a down- tures include FCW, AEB, and BSW. side. FCW and AEB are optional. For 2022 blind spot warning and rear cross traffic warning are standard. The SRT Hellcat version cranks out 710-hp. $34,320-$37,095 $26,215-$31,455 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE 83 Opt. 50 Opt. ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 20 40 20 10 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV ’19 ’20 ’21 TRIM LINES: Pop, Sport, Trekking, TRIM LINES: Citadel, GT, R/T, Overall Reliability *** Trekking Plus Overall Reliability *** SRT, SXT DRIVE WHEELS: AWD Engine, Major *** SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Major *** DRIVE WHEELS: Rear, AWD ENGINES: 1.3-liter 4 turbo (177 hp) Engine, Minor *** TRANSMISSIONS: 9-speed Engine, Minor *** SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear, 2 third automatic Engine, Cooling *** Engine, Cooling *** ENGINES: 3.6-liter V6 (293 hp); FACTS & FIGURES 3.6-liter V6 (295 hp); 5.7-liter V8 Transmission, Major * * * Transmission, Major * * * (360 hp); 6.2-liter V8 supercharged EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS (710 hp); 6.4-liter V8 (475 hp) Transmission, Minor * * * Transmission, Minor * * * Length (in.) 167 TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed Drive System *** Width (in.) 71 Drive System *** automatic Height (in.) 64 Fuel System *** Wheelbase (in.) 101 Fuel System *** FACTS & FIGURES Weight (lb.) 3,280 Electrical *** % Weight Front/Rear 61/39 Electrical *** EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Climate System *** CARGO MEASUREMENT Climate System *** Length (in.) 200 Width (in.) 76 Suspension *** Max. Load (lb.) 1,080 Suspension *** Height (in.) 71 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 19.5 Wheelbase (in.) 120 Brakes *** Towing Capacity (lb.) 2,000 Brakes *** Weight (lb.) 5,105 % Weight Front/Rear 50/50 Exhaust *** FUEL Exhaust *** CARGO MEASUREMENT Paint/Trim *** Regular Paint/Trim *** CR Overall mpg 23 Max. Load (lb.) 1,200 Noises/Leaks *** Noises/Leaks *** Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 44 Towing Capacity (lb.) 6,200 Body Hardware *** Body Hardware *** FUEL Power Equipment *** Power Equipment *** Regular or premium CR Overall mpg 18 In-Car Electronics *** In-Car Electronics *** 88 NEW CARS CR.ORG/CARS

10 20 30 40 50 !0 WORSE BETTER RECOMMENDED Ford Bronco Ford Bronco Sport ! The all-new Bronco squarely targets the Jeep Wrangler, 82 The Bronco Sport is a small SUV based on the Escape that’s been sprinkled with rugged styling cues. With its increased NA revitalizing a rivalry from the 1960s. The boxy Bronco OVERALL ground clearance, a more capable four-wheel-drive system, OVERALL comes in two and four-door configurations, with a soft SCORE and shorter overhangs than the Escape, the Bronco Sport SCORE top and an available removable hardtop. The seven trim levels span from a bare-bones base model to a well-equipped, is fit for mild off-roading. Most versions come with a 181-hp, turbo- upscale off-roader. All versions have 4WD and removable doors, and are offered with a choice of two turbocharged engines (a 2.3- charged three-cylinder engine that packs decent punch but vibrates liter four-cylinder and a 2.7-liter V6) and two transmissions (a sev- en-speed manual and a 10-speed automatic). The interior features a annoyingly at very low revs. Higher trims get a 245-hp turbo four-cyl- variety of off-road-specific features, such as floor drains, water-re- sistant controls, a 360-degree camera, and navigation with trail inder that’s much more refined. An eight-speed automatic and 4WD maps powered by Ford’s new Sync 4 infotainment system. Standard safety equipment includes FCW and AEB with pedestrian detection. come standard. The ride is quite firm, but handling is taut and agile. The controls are very easy to use, including the infotainment sys- tem with its standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. Standard active safety and driver assist features include FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, BSW, RCTW, and LDW. $28,500-$61,110 $27,215-$38,160 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE NA 4 75 5 ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 20 5 50 50 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY BODY STYLES: 2-door SUV; ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV ’19 ’20 ’21 4-door SUV TRIM LINES: Badlands, Base, Big Overall Reliability * Bend, First Edition, Outer Banks Overall Reliability 50 TRIM LINES: Badlands, Base, Big DRIVE WHEELS: 4WD Bend, Black Diamond, First Edition, Engine, Major * SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Major 50 Outer Banks, Wildtrak ENGINES: 1.5-liter 3 turbo (181 hp); Engine, Minor * 2.0-liter 4 turbo (245 hp) Engine, Minor 50 DRIVE WHEELS: 4WD TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed Engine, Cooling * automatic Engine, Cooling 50 SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Transmission, Major * FACTS & FIGURES Transmission, Major 50 ENGINES: 2.3-liter 4 turbo (275 hp); 2.3-liter 4 turbo (300 hp); 2.7-liter Transmission, Minor * EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Transmission, Minor 50 V6 turbo (315 hp); 2.7-liter V6 turbo (330 hp) Drive System * Length (in.) 173 Drive System 50 Width (in.) 74 TRANSMISSIONS: 10-speed Fuel System * Height (in.) 70 Fuel System 50 automatic; 7-speed manual Wheelbase (in.) 105 Electrical * Weight (lb.) 3,515 Electrical 50 FACTS & FIGURES % Weight Front/Rear 57/43 Climate System * Climate System 50 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS CARGO MEASUREMENT Suspension * Suspension 50 Length (in.) 189 Max. Load (lb.) 1,100 Width (in.) 76 Brakes * Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 30.5 Brakes 50 Height (in.) 73 Towing Capacity (lb.) 2,200 Wheelbase (in.) 116 Exhaust * Exhaust 50 Weight (lb.) 4,500 FUEL % Weight Front/Rear NA Paint/Trim * Paint/Trim 50 Regular CARGO MEASUREMENT Noises/Leaks * CR Overall mpg 25 Noises/Leaks 50 Max. Load (lb.) 1,370 Body Hardware * Body Hardware 50 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. NA Towing Capacity (lb.) 3,500 Power Equipment * Power Equipment 30 FUEL In-Car Electronics * In-Car Electronics 10 Regular or premium EPA Combined mpg 19 CR.ORG/CARS NEW CARS 89

F Ford EcoSport Ford Edge ! 45 The EcoSport subcompact crossover SUV has a tall stance 80 The Edge is a roomy and capable SUV. Most versions come that helps the driver get a good view out. It offers either with the standard 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder and eight- OVERALL a 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine that feels OVERALL speed automatic transmission. This combination provides SCORE responsive in urban environments or a 2.0-liter four-cylin- SCORE smooth, quiet acceleration. The high-performance ST trim der. The 2.0-liter comes with standard all-wheel drive. Its fuel econ- gets a V6 turbo and AWD. The spacious interior provides comfortable omy of 24 mpg overall isn’t stellar. Handling is very nimble, which quarters, front and rear, and cargo space is generous. However, the makes the EcoSport fun in the corners. But the ride is stiff, and the driving position is uneven because the left footrest sits too close to cabin is loud. The controls are easy to master, and Android Auto and the driver. The Edge can rival some luxury SUVs with its quiet cabin, Apple CarPlay compatibility is standard. The side-hinged rear hatch steady ride, and agile handling. The Sync 4 infotainment system door can be annoying to use when the car is parallel-parked. BSW includes a large 12-inch touch screen and wireless Android Auto and with cross traffic warning is offered on higher trims, but neither Apple CarPlay connectivity. Standard safety equipment includes FCW nor AEB is available. FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, BSW, and rear cross traffic warning. $20,395-$28,345 $34,905-$43,760 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE 61 Opt. 84 5 ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 20 10 30 30 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV ’19 ’20 ’21 TRIM LINES: S, SE, SES, Titanium TRIM LINES: SE, SEL, ST, ST-Line, DRIVE WHEELS: Front, AWD Overall Reliability 20 * * Titanium Overall Reliability 30 40 * SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear DRIVE WHEELS: Front, AWD ENGINES: 1.0-liter 3 turbo (123 hp); Engine, Major 50 * * SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Major 40 50 * 2.0-liter 4 (166 hp) ENGINES: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (250 TRANSMISSIONS: 6-speed Engine, Minor 50 * * hp); 2.7-liter V6 turbo (335 hp) Engine, Minor 50 40 * automatic TRANSMISSIONS: 7-speed Engine, Cooling 50 * * automatic; 8-speed automatic Engine, Cooling 50 50 * FACTS & FIGURES Transmission, Major 50 * * FACTS & FIGURES Transmission, Major 40 50 * EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Transmission, Minor 50 * * EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Transmission, Minor 20 50 * Length (in.) 161 Width (in.) 70 Drive System 10 * * Length (in.) 189 Drive System 40 50 * Height (in.) 65 Width (in.) 76 Wheelbase (in.) 99 Fuel System 10 * * Height (in.) 68 Fuel System 40 50 * Weight (lb.) 3,390 Wheelbase (in.) 112 % Weight Front/Rear 59/41 Electrical 50 * * Weight (lb.) 4,250 Electrical 50 50 * % Weight Front/Rear 58/42 CARGO MEASUREMENT Climate System 50 * * Climate System 30 30 * CARGO MEASUREMENT Max. Load (lb.) 825 Suspension 50 * * Suspension 50 50 * Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 22.5 Max. Load (lb.) 950 Towing Capacity (lb.) 2,000 Brakes 10 * * Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 39 Brakes 40 50 * Towing Capacity (lb.) 3,500 FUEL Exhaust 50 * * Exhaust 50 50 * FUEL Regular Paint/Trim 50 * * Paint/Trim 50 50 * CR Overall mpg 24 Regular Noises/Leaks 50 * * CR Overall mpg 22 Noises/Leaks 40 50 * Body Hardware 50 * * Body Hardware 40 50 * Power Equipment 10 * * Power Equipment 30 40 * In-Car Electronics 10 * * In-Car Electronics 40 30 * 90 NEW CARS CR.ORG/CARS

10 20 30 40 50 !0 WORSE BETTER RECOMMENDED Ford Escape Ford Expedition ! The Escape’s standard 1.5-liter turbo three-cylinder engine 73 The Expedition is a huge SUV with modern convenience and 55-60 returned 26 mpg overall in our tests. Although it provides active safety features. The sole engine option, a 3.5-liter OVERALL sufficient oomph, the engine transmits an annoying vibra- SCORE tion at low engine speeds. The hybrid version doesn’t suffer OVERALL turbocharged V6, is mated to a 10-speed automatic trans- from that problem and gets a very fuel-efficient 34 mpg overall. SCORE mission and provides effortless motivation. We got 16 mpg Additionally, a front-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid with a 37-mile elec- tric range is available. The optional 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder is overall, which is on a par with this class. Handling is rather ungainly, smoother and more powerful. The ride has an underlying firmness. Handling is nimble and secure. But the brake pedal is oversensitive. and the ride is a bit stiff. The cabin is quiet, and the third-row seat Controls, including the rotary gear selector, are easy to use. The front seats are a bit flat, but the rear seat is quite roomy when set is truly suitable for adults. The second- and third-row seats can be to the rearmost position. All Escapes come standard with FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, and BSW. folded flat with the push of a button to create an enormous cargo area. A refresh for 2022 introduces Ford’s latest Sync 4 infotain- ment system with either a standard 12-inch display or an optional 15.5-inch display first seen in the Mustang Mach-E. Standard safety equipment includes FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, BSW, and rear cross traffic warning. $25,555-$38,325 $49,625-$79,425 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE 73-82 5 73 5 ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 20 30 30 40 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV; ’19 ’20 ’21 extended SUV TRIM LINES: S, SE, SEL, SEL Overall Reliability 20 10 50 Overall Reliability 20 40 * Hybrid, SEL Plug-in Hybrid, SE TRIM LINES: King Ranch, Plug-in Hybrid, SE Sport Hybrid, Engine, Major 10 50 50 Limited, MAX King Ranch, MAX Engine, Major 40 30 * Titanium, Titanium Plug-in Hybrid Limited, MAX Platinum, MAX XLT, Engine, Minor 50 40 50 Platinum, Timberline, XLT Engine, Minor 40 50 * DRIVE WHEELS: Front, AWD Engine, Cooling 30 50 50 DRIVE WHEELS: Rear, 4WD Engine, Cooling 40 30 * SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Transmission, Major 50 50 50 SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear, 3 third Transmission, Major 30 50 * ENGINES: 1.5-liter 3 turbo (180 hp); 2.0-liter 4 turbo (250 hp); 2.5-liter Transmission, Minor 50 30 50 ENGINES: 3.5-liter V6 turbo (375 Transmission, Minor 30 50 * 4 hybrid (198 hp); 2.5-liter 4 hybrid hp); 3.5-liter V6 turbo (400 hp); (209 hp) Drive System 40 10 50 3.5-liter V6 turbo (440 hp) Drive System 40 50 * TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed Fuel System 50 40 50 TRANSMISSIONS: 10-speed Fuel System 20 50 * automatic; CVT automatic Electrical 50 40 50 Electrical 50 50 * FACTS & FIGURES FACTS & FIGURES Climate System 50 40 50 Climate System 50 50 * EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Suspension 50 50 50 Suspension 50 50 * Length (in.) 181 Length (in.) 222 Width (in.) 74 Brakes 40 40 50 Width (in.) 82 Brakes 50 50 * Height (in.) 69 Height (in.) 76 Wheelbase (in.) 107 Exhaust 50 50 50 Wheelbase (in.) 132 Exhaust 50 50 * Weight (lb.) 3,530 Weight (lb.) 6,035 % Weight Front/Rear 58/42 Paint/Trim 40 20 50 % Weight Front/Rear 50/50 Paint/Trim 10 50 * CARGO MEASUREMENT Noises/Leaks 40 20 50 CARGO MEASUREMENT Noises/Leaks 10 10 * Max. Load (lb.) 910 Body Hardware 40 30 50 Max. Load (lb.) 1,510 Body Hardware 50 50 * Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 30.5 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 66 Towing Capacity (lb.) 2,000 Power Equipment 50 40 10 Towing Capacity (lb.) 9,300 Power Equipment 10 50 * FUEL In-Car Electronics 30 10 50 FUEL In-Car Electronics 40 10 * Regular Regular or premium CR Overall mpg 26-34 CR Overall mpg 16 CR.ORG/CARS NEW CARS 91

F Ford Explorer Ford F-150 47 The Explorer is relatively agile and has a spacious, quiet The F-150 workhorse is loaded with tech and advanced cabin, but the driving experience is marred by a clunky 58-60 safety features. The cabin is very quiet, and the crew cabs OVERALL we tested are super roomy. The popular 2.7-liter turbo-V6 OVERALL transmission, noisy engine, and stiff-edged ride. Most SCORE provides effortless acceleration and respectable fuel econ- SCORE versions use the base 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder omy, at 19 mpg overall. The hybrid version has loads of power and gets 20 mpg overall. The F-150’s ride and handling were improved engine, which is energetic but raspy-sounding. The transmission slightly with the recent freshening. Ford’s Sync 4 infotainment sys- tem is very easy to use. Every F-150 comes with standard FCW and has rough shifts, particularly at low speeds. In our tests this com- AEB with pedestrian detection. Clever features include a foldaway gear selector that creates a flat workspace, a tailgate designed to bination returned an unimpressive 21 mpg overall. A hybrid is also serve as a workbench, and an optional built-in generator. Ford’s new all-electric truck, resurrected the Lightning name, is aiming for the offered but is focused more on power and towing capabilities than eco market instead of a performance edge. The new EV will reported- ly have up to 563 hp with an estimated 300-mile range. fuel economy. The Sync 3 infotainment system is very easy to use. The driving position is much improved, but the third-row seat is not as roomy as the one in the previous generation. A power liftgate is standard. The standard Ford Co-Pilot360 suite of active safety fea- tures includes FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, and BSW. $33,100-$55,610 $28,940-$74,250 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE 78 5 75-79 4 ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 10 30 20 40 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: crew cab; ’19 ’20 ’21 extended cab; regular cab TRIM LINES: Base, Hybrid Limited, Overall Reliability 10 10 10 Overall Reliability 30 40 20 Hybrid Platinum, King Ranch, TRIM LINES: King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, ST, ST-Line, Engine, Major 50 50 50 Limited, Platinum, Raptor, Raptor Engine, Major 40 50 50 Timberline, XLT R, Tremor, XL, XLT Engine, Minor 30 30 50 Engine, Minor 30 50 50 DRIVE WHEELS: Rear, AWD DRIVE WHEELS: Rear, 4WD Engine, Cooling 40 40 50 Engine, Cooling 50 50 50 SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear, 2 third SEATING: 3 front, 3 rear Transmission, Major 50 10 50 Transmission, Major 40 50 50 ENGINES: 2.3-liter 4 turbo (300 ENGINES: 2.7L V6 turbo (325 hp); hp); 3.0-liter V6 turbo (365 hp); Transmission, Minor 40 10 40 3.0L V6 turbodiesel (250 hp); 3.3L Transmission, Minor 30 30 50 3.0-liter V6 turbo (400 hp); 3.3-liter V6 (290 hp); 3.5-liter V6 turbo (400 V6 hybrid (318 hp) Drive System 10 10 40 hp, 450 hp); 3.5L V6 hybrid (430 Drive System 40 40 50 hp); 5.0L V8 (400 hp) TRANSMISSIONS: 10-speed Fuel System 50 30 40 Fuel System 50 50 50 automatic TRANSMISSIONS: 10-speed auto Electrical 30 50 50 Electrical 50 50 50 FACTS & FIGURES FACTS & FIGURES Climate System 40 40 40 Climate System 50 50 40 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Suspension 50 50 40 Suspension 50 40 50 Length (in.) 199 Length (in.) 232 Width (in.) 79 Brakes 50 40 50 Width (in.) 80 Brakes 40 40 50 Height (in.) 70 Height (in.) 77 Wheelbase (in.) 119 Exhaust 50 50 50 Wheelbase (in.) 145 Exhaust 50 50 50 Weight (lb.) 4,565 Weight (lb.) 5,070 % Weight Front/Rear 51/49 Paint/Trim 10 20 40 % Weight Front/Rear 60/40 Paint/Trim 50 40 20 CARGO MEASUREMENT Noises/Leaks 10 10 20 CARGO MEASUREMENT Noises/Leaks 30 40 40 Max. Load (lb.) 1,255 Body Hardware 10 20 40 Max. Load (lb.) 1,475 Body Hardware 40 50 40 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 44.5 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. NA Towing Capacity (lb.) 5,600 Power Equipment 20 10 20 Towing Capacity (lb.) 7,700 Power Equipment 30 40 40 FUEL In-Car Electronics 30 10 40 FUEL In-Car Electronics 30 10 30 Regular or premium Regular or premium or diesel CR Overall mpg 21 CR Overall mpg 19-20 92 NEW CARS CR.ORG/CARS

10 20 30 40 50 !0 WORSE BETTER RECOMMENDED Ford Maverick Ford Mustang The all-new 2022 Ford Maverick is the first-ever pickup 43-47 The Ford Mustang, especially in its V8-powered GT form, gives a thrilling driving experience yet can also serve as NA truck to come standard as a hybrid. The base powertrain OVERALL a reasonable daily driver. And that V8 delivers a throaty OVERALL is a 191-hp, 2.5-liter hybrid four-cylinder linked to a contin- SCORE and satisfying burble. The available turbocharged 2.3-liter SCORE uously variable transmission and front-wheel drive. This combination is claimed to deliver 40 mpg in the city and allows a four-cylinder is less fun, with an unexciting power delivery. Handling total range per tank of 500 miles, according to Ford. For more power, there is an available 250-hp, 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder with an is balanced and controlled, and the ride is taut. The front seats are eight-speed automatic and 4,000-pound tow capacity. It is available in front- and all-wheel drive. This small crew cab pickup has just a superbly supportive, but they lack a power-recline feature. As for the 4.5-foot bed. Three trims, plus an off-road package, allow this truck to span from thrifty, basic truck to a powerful, well-equipped model. rear seats, there’s room for groceries but little else. Recent updates The Maverick comes standard with FCW and AEB. BSW, RCTW, and other systems are available. included revised powertrains and additional high-tech options. The high-performance Shelby GT350 and Bullitt versions have been replaced by the Mach 1. Active safety systems such as FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, and BSW are standard on all Mustangs except for the Shelby GT500. $19,995-$25,490 $27,205-$70,300 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE NA 4 76-84 Opt. ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 20 40 10 50 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: crew cab BODY STYLES: convertible; coupe ’19 ’20 ’21 TRIM LINES: Lariat, XL, XLT Overall Reliability DRIVE WHEELS: Front, AWD Engine, Major TRIM LINES: Base, GT, GT Overall Reliability 10 10 * SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Minor Premium, Mach 1, Mach 1 ENGINES: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (250 Engine, Cooling Premium, Premium, Shelby GT500 Engine, Major 50 50 * hp); 2.5-liter 4 hybrid (191 hp) Transmission, Major TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed Transmission, Minor DRIVE WHEELS: Rear Engine, Minor 50 50 * automatic; CVT Drive System Fuel System SEATING: 2 front, 2 rear Engine, Cooling 50 50 * FACTS & FIGURES Electrical Climate System ENGINES: 2.3-liter 4 turbo (310 hp); Transmission, Major 20 50 * EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Suspension 2.3-liter 4 turbo (330 hp); 5.0-liter Brakes V8 (460 hp); 5.0-liter V8 (480 hp); Transmission, Minor 10 40 * Length (in.) 200 Exhaust 5.2-liter V8 supercharged (760 hp) Width (in.) 78 Paint/Trim Drive System 10 50 * Height (in.) 69 Noises/Leaks TRANSMISSIONS: 10-speed Wheelbase (in.) 121 Body Hardware automatic; 6-speed manual; Fuel System 50 50 * Weight (lb.) 3,730 Power Equipment 7-speed sequential % Weight Front/Rear NA In-Car Electronics Electrical 40 50 * FACTS & FIGURES CARGO MEASUREMENT Climate System 40 50 * EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Max. Load (lb.) 1,500 Suspension 10 10 * Cargo Volume, cu.ft. NA Length (in.) 188 Towing Capacity (lb.) 4,000 Width (in.) 75 Brakes 50 10 * Height (in.) 54 FUEL Wheelbase (in.) 107 Exhaust 50 50 * Weight (lb.) 3,845 Regular % Weight Front/Rear 54/46 Paint/Trim 50 50 * EPA Combined mpg 37 CARGO MEASUREMENT Noises/Leaks 20 50 * Max. Load (lb.) 670 Body Hardware 10 40 * Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 14 Towing Capacity (lb.) 1,000 Power Equipment 50 10 * FUEL In-Car Electronics 10 20 * Regular or premium CR Overall mpg 19-25 CR.ORG/CARS NEW CARS 93

F-G Ford Mustang Mach-E ! Ford Ranger ! 80 The Mustang Mach-E is Ford’s first designed-from-the- 62 The Ranger compact pickup truck offers the latest enter- ground-up electric vehicle. It draws some styling cues tainment and safety technologies, but its ride is stiff and OVERALL from the iconic Mustang muscle car, but the Mach-E is a OVERALL choppy. Handling is clumsy, and at low speeds the engine SCORE five-passenger SUV with useful cargo room, and it’s avail- SCORE noise is quite pronounced. The 2.3-liter turbocharged able with all-wheel drive. The extended-range battery version with four-cylinder engine is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. AWD has a 270-mile range. It takes over 10 hours to charge the This combination makes the Ranger responsive. The optional Sync 88-kWh battery from near empty. The Mach-E is quick and quiet, 3 infotainment system is easy to use, but other controls aren’t as with taut and agile handling, all of which make it fun to drive. The well-designed. It can be hard to get in because of the high floor. ’Unbridled’ drive-mode setting adds artificial engine sounds if you There are two cab configurations: an extended cab and a crew cab. need more excitement. A 15.5-inch vertical touch screen dominates The Tremor package includes special off-road suspension compo- the stark interior; the system has a steep learning curve before nents. FCW and AEB are standard on all versions of the Ranger, while familiarity sets in. All Mach-Es come with FCW, AEB with pedestrian BSW and RCTW are optional on the base XL trim and standard on all detection, BSW, and RCTW. other trims. $42,895-$59,900 $24,820-$39,035 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE 78 5 55 4 ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 40 50 40 30 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: crew cab; ’19 ’20 ’21 TRIM LINES: California Route 1, extended cab GT, Premium, Select Overall Reliability 40 TRIM LINES: Lariat, XL, XLT Overall Reliability 30 50 50 DRIVE WHEELS: Rear, AWD DRIVE WHEELS: Rear, 4WD SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Major 50 SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Major 50 50 50 ENGINES: Electric (266 hp); ENGINES: 2.3-liter 4 turbo (270 hp) Electric (290 hp); Electric (346 hp); Engine, Minor 50 TRANSMISSIONS: 10-speed Engine, Minor 40 50 50 Electric (480 hp) automatic TRANSMISSIONS: 1-speed direct Engine, Cooling 50 Engine, Cooling 50 50 50 FACTS & FIGURES FACTS & FIGURES Transmission, Major 50 Transmission, Major 40 50 50 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Transmission, Minor 50 Transmission, Minor 20 50 50 Length (in.) 211 Length (in.) 186 Drive System 50 Width (in.) 73 Drive System 20 50 40 Width (in.) 74 Height (in.) 72 Height (in.) 64 Fuel System 50 Wheelbase (in.) 127 Fuel System 50 40 50 Wheelbase (in.) 118 Weight (lb.) 4,505 Weight (lb.) 4,835 Electrical 50 % Weight Front/Rear 57/43 Electrical 50 50 50 % Weight Front/Rear 49/51 Climate System 10 CARGO MEASUREMENT Climate System 50 50 50 CARGO MEASUREMENT Suspension 50 Max. Load (lb.) 1,460 Suspension 10 50 50 Max. Load (lb.) 920 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. NA Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 29.5 Brakes 50 Towing Capacity (lb.) 7,500 Brakes 40 40 50 Towing Capacity (lb.) NR Exhaust 50 FUEL Exhaust 50 50 50 FUEL Paint/Trim 50 Regular Paint/Trim 50 50 50 Electric CR Overall mpg 20 CR Overall mpge 90 Noises/Leaks 50 Noises/Leaks 30 50 50 Body Hardware 50 Body Hardware 50 50 50 Power Equipment 50 Power Equipment 50 50 50 In-Car Electronics 10 In-Car Electronics 20 40 40 94 NEW CARS CR.ORG/CARS

10 20 30 40 50 !0 WORSE BETTER RECOMMENDED Genesis G70 ! Genesis G80 73 The Genesis G70 sports sedan has a standard 252-hp turbo 68 The redesigned Genesis G80 joins the big leagues and com- four-cylinder engine that feels energetic in normal driving, petes well with the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, and Mercedes- OVERALL but ultimately its acceleration time is among the slowest OVERALL Benz E-Class. It’s offered as either rear- or all-wheel drive. SCORE in the class. We got 23 mpg in our all-wheel-drive version, SCORE The standard engine is a responsive turbocharged 300-hp, which isn’t particularly good, either. The uplevel 365-hp V6 turbo is 2.5-liter four-cylinder. Combined with a slick-shifting eight-speed quieter and makes the car much quicker. The G70 has agile handling automatic, this duo returned just a so-so 24 mpg overall in our tests. and a taut, controlled ride. However, stopping distances are rather There’s also a 375-hp, 3.5-liter turbo V6 that provides effortless long. The car is quiet, and the interior is well-assembled. Access is a power. The ride is plush, handling is sharp, and braking is top notch. bit tough because of the low stance, and the cabin is very cramped, Fit and finish is impressive yet understated. The cabin is roomy, and particularly the back seat. An easy to use infotainment system the seats are comfortable front and rear. However, the infotainment screen dominates the center of the dashboard and is compatible system is overly complicated, and the unintuitive gear selector is with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. FCW, AEB with pedestrian very tricky to use. Standard active safety features include FCW, AEB detection, and BSW are standard. with pedestrian detection, and BSW. $37,525-$54,500 $47,700-$62,250 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE 74 5 89 5 ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 30 40 20 40 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY BODY STYLES: sedan ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: sedan ’19 ’20 ’21 TRIM LINES: Advanced, Launch TRIM LINES: Advanced, Prestige, Edition, Prestige, Sport, Standard Overall Reliability 30 * * Sport, Standard Overall Reliability 10 * * DRIVE WHEELS: Rear, AWD DRIVE WHEELS: Rear, AWD SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Major 50 * * SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Major 50 * * ENGINES: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (252 ENGINES: 2.5-liter 4 turbo (300 hp); 3.3-liter V6 turbo (365 hp) Engine, Minor 30 * * hp); 3.5-liter V6 turbo (375 hp) Engine, Minor 30 * * TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed automatic Engine, Cooling 50 * * automatic Engine, Cooling 50 * * FACTS & FIGURES Transmission, Major 50 * * FACTS & FIGURES Transmission, Major 50 * * EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Transmission, Minor 50 * * EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Transmission, Minor 30 * * Length (in.) 184 Drive System 10 * * Length (in.) 197 Drive System 50 * * Width (in.) 73 Width (in.) 76 Height (in.) 55 Fuel System 50 * * Height (in.) 58 Fuel System 50 * * Wheelbase (in.) 112 Wheelbase (in.) 119 Weight (lb.) 3,770 Electrical 30 * * Weight (lb.) 4,245 Electrical 30 * * % Weight Front/Rear 53/47 % Weight Front/Rear 53/47 Climate System 30 * * Climate System 10 * * CARGO MEASUREMENT CARGO MEASUREMENT Suspension 50 * * Suspension 50 * * Max. Load (lb.) 905 Max. Load (lb.) 880 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 11 Brakes 30 * * Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 13 Brakes 50 * * Towing Capacity (lb.) NR Towing Capacity (lb.) NR Exhaust 50 * * Exhaust 50 * * FUEL FUEL Paint/Trim 30 * * Paint/Trim 30 * * Regular or premium Premium CR Overall mpg 23 Noises/Leaks 50 * * CR Overall mpg 24 Noises/Leaks 30 * * Body Hardware 50 * * Body Hardware 50 * * Power Equipment 50 * * Power Equipment 10 * * In-Car Electronics 40 * * In-Car Electronics 10 * * CR.ORG/CARS NEW CARS 95

G Genesis G90 Genesis GV70 69 The G90 flagship sedan embodies stress-free luxury at a 64 The GV70 more than holds its own in the compact luxury competitive price. It features a 5.0-liter V8 or a 3.3-liter SUV segment. It’s a legitimate competitor to the Audi Q5 OVERALL turbocharged V6, the better choice of the two. Both are OVERALL and BMW X3. The standard 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cyl- SCORE mated to a smooth eight-speed automatic and are avail- SCORE inder engine is punchy and polished and yields competitive able with either rear- or all-wheel drive. The spacious but slightly fuel economy. The optional more powerful 3.5-liter turbocharged understated cabin is decked out in soft materials and trimmed in V6 is even smoother, but frivolous. The GV70 is taut and agile and wood and chrome. We like that the controls are user-friendly. The handles more like a sports sedan than an SUV. It steers with preci- ride is cushy and cosseting, and the cabin is super-quiet. Handling sion, making it feel sporty and enjoyable to drive. The ride is pliant is responsive though not sporty. As is typical for this oft-chauf- and composed. AWD is standard. The lavishly furnished cabin is feur-driven class, the back seat is really the place to be. Those in the impressive and the seats are comfortable and supportive. Despite back seat even get controls in the rear armrest to manage audio and the swoopy styling, rear seat room is decent but rear visibility is climate settings. A complete suite of active safety features is stan- hampered. Unfortunately, the controls are very unintuitive and dis- dard, including FCW, AEB, and BSW. tracting, including the rotary gear selector. Many active safety and driving assist features are standard. $73,950-$80,200 $41,000-$52,600 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE 89 5 82 5 ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 20 50 20 40 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: sedan ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV TRIM LINES: Premium, Ultimate TRIM LINES: Advanced, Prestige, Overall Reliability DRIVE WHEELS: Rear, AWD Overall Reliability *** Select, Sport, Standard Engine, Major SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear DRIVE WHEELS: AWD Engine, Minor ENGINES: 3.3-liter V6 turbo (365 Engine, Major *** SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Cooling hp); 5.0-liter V8 (420 hp) ENGINES: 2.5-liter 4 turbo (300 Transmission, Major TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed Engine, Minor *** hp); 3.5-liter V6 turbo (375 hp) Transmission, Minor automatic TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed Drive System Engine, Cooling *** automatic Fuel System FACTS & FIGURES Electrical Transmission, Major * * * FACTS & FIGURES Climate System EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Suspension Transmission, Minor * * * EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Brakes Length (in.) 205 Exhaust Width (in.) 75 Drive System *** Length (in.) 186 Paint/Trim Height (in.) 59 Width (in.) 75 Noises/Leaks Wheelbase (in.) 124 Fuel System *** Height (in.) 64 Body Hardware Weight (lb.) 4,820 Wheelbase (in.) 113 Power Equipment % Weight Front/Rear 53/47 Electrical *** Weight (lb.) 4,310 In-Car Electronics % Weight Front/Rear 52/48 CARGO MEASUREMENT Climate System *** CARGO MEASUREMENT Max. Load (lb.) 880 Suspension *** Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 16 Max. Load (lb.) 935 Towing Capacity (lb.) NR Brakes *** Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 27.5 Towing Capacity (lb.) 3,500 FUEL Exhaust *** FUEL Regular or premium Paint/Trim *** CR Overall mpg 18 Premium Noises/Leaks *** CR Overall mpg 24 Body Hardware *** Power Equipment *** In-Car Electronics *** 96 NEW CARS CR.ORG/CARS

10 20 30 40 50 !0 WORSE BETTER RECOMMENDED Genesis GV80 GMC Acadia ! 47 The GV80 is the first SUV from Hyundai’s luxury brand, 70 The Acadia is a very pleasant three-row SUV, particularly Genesis, and shares its architecture with the redesigned in the Denali trim. The ride is steady and composed, and OVERALL G80 sedan. It’s quick, quiet, beautifully-appointed, and OVERALL handling is responsive. The smooth 3.6-liter V6 returned SCORE enjoyable to drive. The standard engine is a 2.5-liter turbo SCORE 19 mpg in our tests. A turbocharged four-cylinder is stan- four-cylinder and the uplevel engine is a punchy 3.5-liter turbo V6. dard. Both engines get a nine-speed automatic transmission. This The latter is more of a treat for its effortless power, but it’s not par- family-friendly SUV is very quiet, the front seats are comfortable, ticularly fuel efficient. Rear- and all-wheel drive versions are avail- and the infotainment system is easy to use, but the push-button able. The GV80 has sharp steering and feels taut and agile through gear selector is fussy. The outboard second row seats can slide and corners. The interior is finely-crafted, but the infotainment system’s tilt forward, even with a child seat in place. FCW, AEB, BSW and rear controller dial is very tricky to use. A third-row seat is available, cross traffic warning are standard for 2022. but it’s tiny. Standard active safety features include FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, BSW, and RCTW with rear automatic braking. $48,900-$65,550 $34,800-$48,600 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE 81 5 80 4 ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 10 40 30 30 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: 4-door SUV ’19 ’20 ’21 TRIM LINES: Advanced, TRIM LINES: AT4, Denali, SLE, SLT Advanced+, Prestige, Standard Overall Reliability 10 DRIVE WHEELS: Front, AWD Overall Reliability 40 10 20 DRIVE WHEELS: Rear, AWD SEATING: 2 front, 2 rear, 2 third SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Major 50 ENGINES: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (228 Engine, Major 50 50 50 ENGINES: 2.5-liter 4 turbo (300 hp); 3.6-liter V6 (310 hp) hp); 3.5-liter V6 turbo (375 hp) Engine, Minor 50 TRANSMISSIONS: 9-speed Engine, Minor 30 50 50 TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed automatic automatic Engine, Cooling 50 Engine, Cooling 50 50 50 FACTS & FIGURES FACTS & FIGURES Transmission, Major 30 Transmission, Major 30 50 50 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Transmission, Minor 30 Transmission, Minor 30 50 50 Length (in.) 193 Length (in.) 195 Drive System 10 Width (in.) 75 Drive System 50 10 50 Width (in.) 78 Height (in.) 67 Height (in.) 68 Fuel System 50 Wheelbase (in.) 113 Fuel System 50 50 50 Wheelbase (in.) 116 Weight (lb.) 4,395 Weight (lb.) 4,915 Electrical 50 % Weight Front/Rear 57/43 Electrical 40 50 50 % Weight Front/Rear 52/48 Climate System 50 CARGO MEASUREMENT Climate System 40 50 30 CARGO MEASUREMENT Suspension 50 Max. Load (lb.) 1,585 Suspension 50 30 50 Max. Load (lb.) 900 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 40.5 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. 39 Brakes 30 Towing Capacity (lb.) 4,000 Brakes 50 50 30 Towing Capacity (lb.) 6,000 Exhaust 50 FUEL Exhaust 50 50 30 FUEL Paint/Trim 40 Regular Paint/Trim 50 10 30 Premium CR Overall mpg 19 CR Overall mpg 18 Noises/Leaks 50 Noises/Leaks 20 10 50 Body Hardware 40 Body Hardware 50 10 50 Power Equipment 50 Power Equipment 40 30 30 In-Car Electronics 10 In-Car Electronics 30 10 10 CR.ORG/CARS NEW CARS 97

G GMC Canyon GMC Sierra 1500 44-45 GM’s small pickups, the Canyon and its Chevrolet Colorado 47 The Sierra’s 2022 update brings a fresh interior, new off- twin, are more maneuverable than full-sized trucks and are road and luxury trim levels, standard safety features, OVERALL better equipped than their Nissan and Toyota competitors. OVERALL and the Super Cruise driver assistance. In our test of the SCORE In our tests, the V6 version got 18 mpg overall and the SCORE similar Chevrolet Silverado, we found the 5.3-liter V8 had four-cylinder diesel bumped fuel economy to 24 mpg. V6 versions smooth and responsive power delivery, and returned 17 mpg overall. feature a tow-haul mode that keeps the truck in the right gear for A 3.0-liter turbodiesel six-cylinder engine got an impressive 23 mpg the situation, rather than upshifting for fuel-economy improve- overall. The ride is steady, and the cabin is very quiet. Handling is ments. A four-cylinder gasoline engine is also available. The ride is sound and secure. Rear-seat room in crew-cab versions is immense, rather choppy, but handling is responsive. Rear- and four-wheel-drive but the high step-in requires a climb. Helpful options include a power versions are available, and a locking tailgate is a new option. These liftgate that can be opened using the key fob, a tailgate that can small trucks offer optional FCW but no AEB or BSW. An off-road AT4 be configured into a workbench, and power running boards that can model is also available. shift back to help reach the bed. Top trim levels have a 6.2-liter V8 mated to a 10-speed automatic. FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, and BSW are now standard. $26,800-$45,000 $30,700-$59,900 BASE PRICE RANGE BASE PRICE RANGE 60-61 Opt. 78 4 ROAD TEST ADAS ROAD TEST ADAS 20 10 10 30 RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N RELIABILITY S AT I S FAC T I O N OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY OVERVIEW RELIABILITY HISTORY BODY STYLES: crew cab; ’19 ’20 ’21 BODY STYLES: crew cab; ’19 ’20 ’21 extended cab extended cab; regular cab Overall Reliability 10 40 10 Overall Reliability 10 10 10 TRIM LINES: AT4, Denali, Elevation, TRIM LINES: AT4, Base, Denali, Elevation Standard Engine, Major 40 50 50 Elevation, SLE, SLT Engine, Major 40 30 10 DRIVE WHEELS: Rear, 4WD Engine, Minor 50 50 50 DRIVE WHEELS: Rear, 4WD Engine, Minor 30 30 30 SEATING: 2 front, 3 rear Engine, Cooling 50 50 50 SEATING: 3 front, 3 rear Engine, Cooling 50 50 50 ENGINES: 2.5-liter 4 (200 hp); Transmission, Major 10 50 40 ENGINES: 2.7-liter 4 turbo (310 Transmission, Major 30 40 50 2.8-liter 4 turbodiesel (181 hp); hp); 3.0-liter 6 turbodiesel (277 hp); 3.6-liter V6 (308 hp) Transmission, Minor 10 40 10 5.3-liter V8 (355 hp); 6.2-liter V8 Transmission, Minor 10 50 40 (420 hp) TRANSMISSIONS: 6-speed Drive System 50 50 50 Drive System 30 10 50 automatic; 8-speed automatic TRANSMISSIONS: 8-speed Fuel System 50 20 40 automatic; 10-speed automatic Fuel System 40 30 40 FACTS & FIGURES Electrical 50 50 50 FACTS & FIGURES Electrical 30 50 20 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Climate System 20 50 40 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Climate System 50 50 50 Length (in.) 212 Width (in.) 74 Suspension 40 40 20 Length (in.) 232 Suspension 40 40 50 Height (in.) 79 Width (in.) 81 Wheelbase (in.) 128 Brakes 40 50 10 Height (in.) 76 Brakes 20 40 40 Weight (lb.) 4,500 Wheelbase (in.) 147 % Weight Front/Rear 57/43 Exhaust 50 50 50 Weight (lb.) 5,130 Exhaust 50 50 50 % Weight Front/Rear 59/41 CARGO MEASUREMENT Paint/Trim 50 50 30 Paint/Trim 30 40 50 CARGO MEASUREMENT Max. Load (lb.) 1,555 Noises/Leaks 40 30 10 Noises/Leaks 40 20 40 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. NA Max. Load (lb.) 1,940 Towing Capacity (lb.) 7,000 Body Hardware 50 50 30 Cargo Volume, cu.ft. NA Body Hardware 30 30 50 Towing Capacity (lb.) 12,100 FUEL Power Equipment 20 30 50 Power Equipment 10 40 50 FUEL Regular or diesel CR Overall mpg 18-24 Regular or diesel CR Overall mpg 17-23 In-Car Electronics 40 40 40 In-Car Electronics 20 40 20 98 NEW CARS CR.ORG/CARS