The 2020 Wards 10 Best Engines list, which was honed down from 26 nominees, includes four electrified powertrains, including Hyundai’s 150-kilowatt electric drive for the Kona EV and the Honda Accord Hybrid’s 2.0-liter four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine.
The 2019 Lexus RX 350 F Sport is what you will want if driving in comfort, with a cushy ride, is on your wish list.
Subaru models have edged upwards in price and features in recent years, but this year’s top-of-the-line 2019 Forester Touring is a statement of that aspiration.
A good example of Hyundai having something for everyone is the 2019 Kona Ultimate. Available in front-wheel and all-wheel drive with two engine options, this fun compact crossover has style and versatility for city and freeway driving.
You are not going to find a tougher truck than the 2020 Jeep Gladiator. It only comes as a 4×4 and that’s what it’s designed for, so be prepared for a higher ride height and slightly rougher on-road ride than some of the competition.
For the premium midsize SUV category, the 2019 Buick Enclave seats seven most comfortably in spacious surroundings.
The all-new 2020 Mazda CX-30 will be in dealerships mid-December, offering consumers a five-seat compact crossover that will immediately climb to the top of the best-in-class list.
Nio howcased its ES8 model, an all-electric seven-passenger SUV at this fall’s Infineon OktoberTech conference in Mountain View, Calif.
The 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4X4 is about as throwback and old school as you can get. Remove the roof and side panels, lay the windshield flat, and you almost get whooshed back to 1945 when the earliest ancestor of this creature was patrolling the battlefields of Europe.
Manufacturers showcased more than a dozen electrified cars, SUVs and crossovers at the 2019 LA Auto Show, demonstrating the importance of auto companies getting into this area of vehicle propulsion and the breadth of expanded plug-in offerings.