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Road Test: 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander

With unique styling, a choice of a four- or six-cylinder engine, the ability to tow and one of the least expensive three-row vehicles on the market—starting at less than $24,000—the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander deserves to be on your shopping list.

Road Test: 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback LT

The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback, with its versatility for cargo and passengers, exterior and interior design, fit and finish and fuel economy—all packed into a car with a base price hovering around $21,000—creates a car worth your attention.

Top 10 Best MPG AWD SUVs/Crossovers

Sport utility vehicles and crossovers are popular because they are functional. One trip to Costco is enough to convince many families that a Prius won’t cut it. Regular trips up to the mountains in the winter to ski could similarly motivate a car buyer to look for an all-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive vehicle rather than the front-wheel drive found on most high-mileage hybrids. All of which leaves the environmentally conscious consumer with some tough choices.