Audi Q5

The ride is compliant and controlled, and the cabin is quiet. The smooth 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine is coupled to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It has plenty of power, yet this combination also returned a good 24 mpg overall in our tests. The available Audi Virtual Cockpit lets drivers switch between a traditional gauge cluster and a larger display that can focus on audio, phone, or navigation information. Fit and finish is impressive, and the seats are comfortable and supportive. All Q5 trims come standard with forward collision warning, city-speed automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keeping assistance, blind spot warning, and rear cross traffic warning. An optional package is required to get high-speed automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control with traffic-jam assist.