Model tested: 2025 Lexus RZ 300e Luxury Engine: Permanent-magnet electric motor with 72.8 kWh battery Transmission: 1-speed automatic, front-wheel drive Horsepower: 201 Torque: 196 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 114-mpge/city, 96/highway, 105/combined Base price: $59,730 As tested: $64,305 Overview: The 2025 Lexus RZ 300e is a boldly styled all-electric model. It’s built on what Lexus calls the […]
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2025 Honda Pilot — Spacious Sensibility with Added Style
Model tested: 2025 Honda Pilot AWD Black Edition Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Transmission: 10-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 285 Torque: 262 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 19-mpg/city, 25/highway, 21/combined Base price: $54,280 As tested: $56,130 Overview: The 2025 Honda Pilot is the automaker’s midsize, three-row SUV that’s essentially unchanged from the 2024 model. The base LX trim level […]
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2025 Infiniti QX50
Model Tested: 2025 Infiniti QX50 AWD Engine: 2.0-liter Turbocharged I-4 Transmission: CVT automatic AWD Horsepower: 268 Torque: 280-lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 22 city, 28 highway, 25 combined Base price: $57,900 As tested: $61,610 Overview: The 2025 Infiniti QX50 is a compact luxury SUV that has remained largely unchanged since its 2019 introduction. In a highly competitive […]
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2025 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Rebel
Model Tested: 2025 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Rebel 4×4 Engine: 3.0-liter Twin Turbocharged I-6 Transmission: 8-speed automatic 4×4 Horsepower: 420 Torque: 469-lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 17 city, 24 highway, 19 combined Base price: $64,195 As tested: $80,535 Overview: The 2025 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Rebel has lost its legendary Hemi V8 which was always a perfect […]
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2025 Mercedes EQE 500
Model Tested: 2025 Mercedes EQE 500 4MATIC Engine: Dual-motor (front and mid-mounted) electric Transmission: Direct-drive 4MATIC Horsepower: 402 Torque: 633 EPA ratings: 91 MPGe city, 86 MPGe highway, 89 MPGe combined Base price: $89,500 As tested: $104,835 Overview: The Mercedes EQE 4MATIC was a new 2023 model and has only seen slight changes for 2024 […]
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2025 Mercedes GLE 450e
Model Tested: 2025 Mercedes GLE 450e 4MATIC Engine: 2.0-liter Turbocharged I-4 and Plug-In Hybrid motor Transmission: 9-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 381 combined Torque: 479-lb.-ft. combined EPA ratings: 58 MPGe, 24 MPG gas Base price: $69,500 As tested: $81,080 Overview: The Mercedes GLE 450e 4MATIC was a new model for 2024 and has no major […]
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2025 Lexus UX 300h — An Entry Lexus SUV with Great Value
Model tested: 2025 Lexus UX 300h F Sport Handling Engine: 2-liter I-4, plus three electric motors Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 196 Torque: 139 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 44 mpg/city, 40/highway, 42/combined Base price: $46,375 As tested: $49,545 Overview: The 2025 Lexus UX 300h F Sport is the smallest SUV in the extensive Lexus lineup. […]
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2025 Subaru Forester — The New Forester Retains All Its Traditional Merits
Model tested: 2025 Subaru Forester Touring Engine: 2.5-liter DOHC horizontally opposed 4-cylinder Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 180 Torque: 178 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 25 mpg/city, 32/highway, 28/combined Base price: $39,995 As tested: $41,390 Overview: The 2025 Subaru Forester is a popular compact SUV that’s so well suited to the Pacific Northwest, it could have […]
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2025 Mazda CX-70 — A Welcome New Addition To the Mazda SUV Lineup
Model tested: 2025 Mazda CX-70 3.3 Turbo S Premium Plus Engine: 3.3-liter, turbocharged I-6 Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 340 Torque: 369 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 23 mpg/city, 28/highway, 25/combined Base price: $55,950 As tested: $57,775 Overview: The 2025 Mazda CX-70 is an all-new model that’s essentially a two-row version of the popular Mazda CX-90. […]