– Cleveland, OH

So far, Chevrolet has stayed clear of the criminal quagmire that began with Volkswagen’s diesel emissions scandal. That’s good for us, as we’ve been waiting some time for the same 1.6-liter turbocharged diesel engine in the Cruze Diesel to make its way to the Equinox – and here it is. What it offers is better fuel economy than nearly every other compact SUV on the market. And being the only diesel option available – right now, at least – it’s the uncontested king of long-distance road trips.

The all-new 2018 Chevy Equinox remains relatively affordable with a base price of $23,50...