First drive

Sky-high fuel efficiency with front- or all-wheel drive remains the main draw for the 2021 version of Toyota’s iconic Prius hybrid, even as the aging current generation grows less competitive in other ways.

The 2021 Nissan Leaf Plus has range and efficiency similar to other non-Tesla EVs, but it takes large factory discounts to feel good about the rest of the car.

There aren’t many big, comfortable family sedans that can match the 2021 Avalon Hybrid’s spacious interior, comfortable accommodations and excellent gas mileage.

The 2021 Volkswagen Arteon near-luxury mid-size hatchback stands out as a roomy, refined and refreshingly pleasant alternative to mainstream sedans and SUVs.

The 2021 CX-5’s interior (mostly) shines as a near-premium offering, but a fun driving experience and nice leather upholstery can’t make up for its new and incredibly frustrating user interface.

The 2021 Lexus RX 450h’s hybrid powertrain, quality interior and improved tech make it a solid fuel-efficient family-hauler, despite some minor blemishes.

Lincoln has finally upgraded the 2021 Nautilus’ interior to match the luxurious artistry of the rest of the Lincoln showroom, but is that good enough for the mid-size SUV’s significant prices?

Fun to drive, great to look at and difficult to use, the 2021 Mazda6 is a fantastic car that’s let down by truly awful multimedia controls.

The Lexus 2021 ES gets all-wheel drive for the first time, but it might not be what you’d expect: Four-wheel traction is paired with only a noisy, modestly powered four-cylinder engine.

The 2022 Bolt EUV is a more comfortable, more spacious, more capable, more technology-laden electric vehicle that stickers for a lot less money than the model that preceded it.