Behind The Wheel

Model Tested: 2023 Honda HR-V 5DR AWD EX-L Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 158 horsepower and 138 lb.-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 25-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 27-mpg combined Base Price: $28,950 As Tested: $30,590 Performance: Pleasant city and highway ride Reasonably good fuel economy—our best was 31.8-mpg highway CVT transmission a little […]

Model Tested: 2022 Lexus NX 350h Luxury Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 239 total horsepower and 167 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 41-mpg city, 37-mpg highway, 39-mpg combined Base Price: $48,500 As Tested: $55,645 Performance: Smooth ride on highway and in city Excellent fuel economy Console button for EV mode Electric motors […]

Model Tested: 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE AWD Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 169 horsepower and 150 lb.-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 29-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 30-mpg combined Base Price: $27,625 As Tested: $33,679 Performance: Smooth ride on highway and in city Very good highway fuel economy—our best was 35.2-mpg Acceleration on […]

Model Tested: 2022 Buick Enclave Avenir AWD Engine: 3.6-literV-6, 310 horsepower and 266 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 17-mpg city, 25-mpg highway, 20-mpg combined Base Price: $57,100 As Tested: $59,890 Performance: Smooth ride on highway and in city Very good highway fuel economy—our best was 30.9-mpg Acceptable acceleration but nothing […]

Model Tested: 2022 Ford Bronco 4-Door Advanced 4×4 Raptor Series Engine: 3.0-liter EcoBoost V-6, 418 horsepower and 440 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel drive EPA Rating: 15-mpg city, 18-mpg highway, 15-mpg combined Base Price: $68.550 As Tested: $74,425 Performance: Impressive turbocharged EcoBoost V-8 Strong acceleration Variable exhaust notes Super smooth 10-speed automatic transmission […]

Model Tested: 2023 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 227 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city, 29-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $41,550 As Tested: $43,170 Performance: Powerful turbo engine provides strong acceleration Reasonable fuel economy—we dropped below the EPA estimate with […]

Model Tested: 2022 Lexus LX 600 Ultra Luxury Engine: 3.5-liter V-6, 409 horsepower and 479 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 17-mpg city, 22-mpg highway, 19-mpg combined Base Price: $126,000 As Tested: $128,030 Performance: Great off-road capabilities Loaded with high-tech off-road features Cameras for viewing off-road clearance issues Smooth transmission, no […]

 Model Tested: 2022 Toyota Avalon XSE Hybrid Nightshade Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 215 combined horsepower and 163 lb.-ft torque Transmission: ECVT automatic transmission, front-wheel drive EPA Rating: 43-mpg city, 43-mpg highway, 43-mpg combined Base Price: $40,600 As Tested: $44,157 Performance: Excellent fuel economy in the low forties Very good acceleration Smooth power application Very comfortable highway […]

Model tested: Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Double Cab 4×4 Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Transmission: 6-speed automatic Horsepower: 278 Torque: 265 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 18/city, 22/highway, 20/combined Base price: $46,640 As tested: $50,733 Overview: The Toyota Tacoma is America’s most popular midsize truck. That’s because it delivers Toyota’s legendary dependability, excellent off-road capability and great resale value. […]