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On the Road Reviews: Ten favorite vehicles of 2020
To be clear, our reviewer says these are not the "best" vehicles, but the ones he had the most fun driving.
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The ever-reliable Civic, now in an SI model that starts at $26,155, feels good, drives great and makes excellent sense for an enthusiast driver, with a family, on a budget.
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Laramie 4X4 trim starts at $46,470. Add on a tri-fold, hard tonneau cover, 33-gallon fuel tank, dual-pane sunroof, U-Connect Navigation, 3.92 rear axle ratio, plus other options and the price goes up to $68,815.
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On the Road Review: Ford Ranger Lariat
The Ranger can tow 7,500 pounds and carry an 1,860-pound payload. Base 2WD models in XL trim start at just over $24,000 and this review model, a well-equipped 4X4 FX4 crew-cab truck, would list at over $40,000.
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On the Road Review: Subaru Crosstrek Sport
After 11 straight years of sales increases, Subaru is now the eighth highest selling automotive brand in America. In 2019, over 700,000 new Subarus went off the lots here.
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On the Road Review: Toyota Highlander Limited
The Highlander, a three-row crossover, handily out-sold every rival in America last year and our reviewer says the fourth generation builds on everything that consumers have wanted in previous editions.
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On the Road Review: Land Rover Defender 110
With pricing starting at either side of $50,000, our reviewer says the Defender is smoother and quieter down the road than almost any off-roader of any pedigree.
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On the Road Review: Mazda 3 Sedan
With an upscale exterior design, plus an interior finished to look much better than basic transportation, the smallest Mazda sold in America starts at $21,500.
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On the Road Review: Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss LT
The newest Silverado, upsized last year, offers the roomiest cabin, the largest pickup bed, plus revised powertrains that should cover any consumer’s operating needs.
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On the Road Review: Jeep Gladiator Mojave
Like the Wrangler the Gladiator has a five passenger cabin, but it also has a five foot truck bed.
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On the Road Review: Honda CR-V Hybrid
The Honda CR-V debuted in 1997. Millions have been sold since and this crossover has now displaced the Civic and Accord as the brand’s mainstay product.
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On the Road Review: Ford Super Duty Tremor
Full-size, heavy-duty series pickup truck sales are blistering hot, writes our reviewer, since these models now offer driving aids, comfort and performance in line with many of today's luxury vehicles.
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On the Road Review: Lincoln Corsair Reserve Edition  Â
Our reviewer says, "This new Corsair is going to shake up the premium end of the class like the previous MKC never did." Pricing starts at a class-competitive $35,945 and goes to $49,000+ for full trim.
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On the Road Review: Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Slightly larger than Toyota's Camry or the Honda Accord, the Sonata now comes with free maintenance for three years/36,000 miles. Pricing starts at $27,750, about $3,500 more than an exclusively gas-fueled model.
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On the Road Review: Kia Seltos SX Turbo
The Seltos immediately sets itself apart from its primary rivals with more distinctive styling.
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On the Road Review: Hyundai Genesis G70 AWD Sport
"The G70 is a polished performer, period," says our reviewer. "Even more impressive, the Genesis is thousands less than its rivals—delivering German-like competence, without the German-car price."
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On the Road Review: Toyota 4Runner Limited
Toyota’s mid-size 4Runner SUV is now in its fifth generation since its 1984 debut and it remains a best seller, outpacing the brand's own Tundra and the entire lineups of Chrysler, Mitsubishi, Lincoln, Volvo and more.
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On the Road Review: Cadillac XT6 Crossover
With three credible offerings working hard to make up for lost opportunities, Cadillac dealers finally have the mainstream vehicles that the luxury segment buyer is most looking for.
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On the Road Review: Dodge Durango SRT
The Durango SRT borrows the 6.4-liter Hemi from the Ram 2500-series to produce 475-hp and 475-pound/feet of AWD, tire-smoking torque.
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On the Road Review: Nissan Versa
An entry-level car for the 21st century, the Versa remains one of the least expensive new cars on the market—Base S trim with a five-speed manual transmission starts at $14,730.
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On the Road Review: Honda Pilot Black Edition
Derived from the same chassis design as the Odyssey minivan, as well as the Ridgeline pickup, the Pilot drives most like a minivan in this class, but with AWD.
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On the Road Review: GMC Sierra 2500 Denali Duramax
A sub-brand of General Motors' truck sub-brand, GMC, the Denali title has increased not only sales, but net margin across the board, making GMC the most profitable part of GM.
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On the Road Review: Hyundai Kona Ultimate
As economics have changed, new car buyers might gravitate towards more frugal, sensible transportation. The Kona moves the needle way beyond cheap small cars with an attractive package of affordable comfort, performance and practicality.
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On the Road Review: Mazda CX-3
CX-30 pricing starts at $23,000 for base, FWD models and climbs to $32,000 for the AWD Premium Package.
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On the Road Review: Ram 2500 Limited Crew Cab Diesel
For truck buyers out of the market for a few years, our reviewer thinks they may be shocked at the level of content in this Ram: Harman Kardon audio system, heated and cooled leather seating, surround-view camera system and a 12-inch vertical touchscreen.
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On the Road Review: Lexus RX350 F-Sport
Lexus has redefined how drivers look at American luxury driving. The first generation of sedans were plush and wildly expensive but also well-built cars that delivered premium performance that cost far less than the competition.
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On the Road Review: Nissan Titan Pro-4X
With more content, a lower starting price, plus the most powerful standard engine in the segment, Nissan is hoping to push its Titan full-size pickup truck up the sales charts in 2020
