First drive

The 2023 Nissan Rogue is an outstanding all-around family-hauler, aided by smart packaging, an economical and surprisingly refined three-cylinder engine, and several thoughtful features — though it does get pricey in its top trim.

Comfortable, beautifully appointed and packed with useful tech, the redesigned 2023 Kia Sportage is an outstanding compact SUV — made slightly sillier with a questionable new “off-road” trim level.

The refreshed 2023 Ford Escape writes performance-oriented checks it can actually cash, but it fumbles the fundamentals with a disappointing, uncomfortable interior.

The all-new CX-90 has characteristics more typically seen in German luxury SUVs than mainstream models, but it’s these attributes that help elevate its driving experience above the competition.

The all-new Dodge Hornet eschews compact SUV class normalities such as fuel economy and roominess for horsepower and handling.

With 401 horsepower and a trick all-wheel-drive system, the 2023 Audi RS 3 compact performance sedan drives with an exceeding amount of vigor and excitement.

The redesigned 2023 Honda Accord is better than its predecessor, though not by leaps and bounds, and remains one of the best choices in the dwindling mid-size sedan class.

Comfortable, quiet and supremely luxurious, the redesigned 2023 Genesis G90 is a credible alternative to full-size luxury sedans from established German luxury brands.

If you want an off-road pickup truck that’s more of a workhorse and less of a plaything, few trucks can compete with the 2023 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Rebel.

The 2022 BMW X3 M Competition is a competent performance vehicle that has a hard time cutting loose.