2026 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab TRD 4x4: The Segment’s Best-Selling Midsize Truck

Highlight: Some Tacomas are available with the I-Force Max hybrid powertrain.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $56,609 (Base SR MSRP): $35,700

Seating Capacity: 4 or 5

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; a rear camera; a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system; a rear cross traffic alert system; electronically controlled locking rear differential; multi-terrain select system; a tire pressure monitoring system; crawl control with downhill ascent control; and a pre-collision system

Standard Equipment (on test vehicle): 4WD; an 8-speed automatic transmission;17-inch alloy wheels; off-road tuned suspension with Bilstein shocks; smart key system, cloth seats with driver’s lumbar support; a leather trimmed steering wheel; an 8-inch infotainment screen; and a 5-foot bed

2025 Subaru Forester Sport AWD: The Boxy Compact Vehicle Adds An All-New Hybrid Powertrain

 

Highlight: The compact Forester is available in a hybrid and a non hybrid configuration.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $39,415 (Base Premium MSRP): $38,015

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; AWD; front passenger sensors; a stability control system; traction control; incline assist; automatic emergency braking system; tire inflator/sealant kit; trailer ability assist; and a tire pressure monitoring system

2023 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek 4WD: An All-New Off-Road Trim

Highlight: The Pathfinder is based on a unibody configuration, allowing it to be built as a 2WD or a 4WD vehicle.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $45,250 (Base S Model: $36,535)

Seating Capacity: 6 to 8 (depending on trim)

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; vehicle dynamic control; a traction control system; a hill start assist system; a hill hold control system; a tire pressure sensor system; a temporary spare tire; rear wipes with washer; and a rear view camera