Some of the best prizefighters were never heavyweights. See Sugar Ray Robinson for proof. The 2019 Subaru BRZ is just as sweet*. The small sport coupe returns this year, minus a big wing but still with the same winning formula that takes on rivals twice its cost. We give the coupe a 5.5...Read More»
It’s hard to be an underdog in an unappreciated market. Just ask the 2019 Subaru Legacy, the mid-size sedan that does almost everything right yet barely registers a spot on most shoppers’ lists. The 2019 Legacy is worth a lengthy look, we say, and it rightfully earns its 6.3...Read More»
Don’t call the 2019 Subaru Ascent just an Outback with a dad bod. The three-row crossover is the largest vehicle ever produced by Subaru and it is sold only in North America. The big Subaru costs about $33,000 to start, and the Ascent will appeal to families unfazed by sheer...Read More»
The 2019 Subaru WRX doesn’t brag about its rally lineage, at least until its turbos spool up and all four wheels scrabble for traction on a winding dirt road. Try doing that in a BMW M2. What the 2019 WRX does well is go fast regardless of terrain while carrying four passengers in...Read More»
The 2019 Subaru Impreza compact sedan and hatchback stand out for their impressive all-weather ability, if not their outright performance. With the 2019 Impreza, Subaru courts its snowbelt base while piling on a high level of safety gear, a roomy interior, and decent fuel economy to...Read More»
The 2019 Subaru Forester sweats the small stuff. A redesign for 2019 keeps the plucky crossover SUV’s virtues such as a spacious interior, good fuel economy, and plentiful safety tech intact, but improves the experience in countless ways. The 2019 Forester’s interior has an...Read More»
The 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee is an automotive moment in time: a family hauler that can crawl through a blizzard, blitz a racetrack, tow a boat—or all three. It’s an excellent choice for a family hauler, performance SUV, off-road champ, or anything in the middle. Our overall...Read More»
The 2019 Jeep Wrangler is refreshingly honest. Its throwback underpinnings may belie the newly updated and tech-heavy interior, but the Wrangler’s rugged looks cut checks its sturdy body will cash. We give the Wrangler a 5.2 overall because capability requires compromise...Read More»
The 2019 Jeep Cherokee gets more conventional styling this year and adds a powerful turbo-4 engine. It retains its off-road prowess, especially in the Trailhawk model, and it’s comfortable on pavement too. Interior room is an issue even though interior materials are not...Read More»
The 2019 Jeep Compass splits hairs to find its narrow niche among compact crossover SUVs. Bigger than a Renegade but smaller than a Cherokee, the Compass steers toward comfort and usability than scrambling up a mountainside. Our rating of 5.0 reflects the good features and relatively...Read More»
The 2019 Jeep Renegade is a compact crossover SUV with the chunky details and a boxy shape to drive home the brand’s woodsy heritage. With the Renegade, Jeep persona goes deeper than the surface on rugged Trailhawk trims. It's a capable performer off-road but requires...Read More»
Luxury compact sedans like the 2019 Audi A4 can be sacrosanct or stale. Buyers tastes have shifted, but for marques like Audi, the A4 still represents some of the best of the brand. This year, the A4 mostly stands pat from last year. The S Line appearance package is standard on all...Read More»
