Behind The Wheel

Model Tested: 2022 Mini Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door Engine:  2.0-liter turbocharged I-4, 189 horsepower, 207 lb-ft torque Transmission: 7-speed automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 28-mpg city, 38-mpg highway, 31-mpg combined Base Price: $26,900 As Tested: $36,250 Performance: Peppy, turbocharged engine Very nimble, fun to drive A blast on twisty country roads Good fuel economy—our best […]

Model Tested: 2021 Mazda3 AWD Hatchback Premium Plus Engine:  2.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 227/250 horsepower, 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city, 31-mpg highway, 26-mpg combined Base Price: $33,750 As Tested: $36,490 Performance: Excellent performance, impressive acceleration 227 horsepower on regular, 250 hp on premium Smooth turbo boost Paddle shifters Confident handling […]

Model Tested: 2021 Toyota 4Runner 4×4 Trail Premium Engine:  4.0-liter V-6, 270 horsepower, 278 lb-ft torque Transmission: 5-speed automatic, part-time four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 16-mpg city, 19-mpg highway, 17-mpg combined Base Price: $40,190 As Tested: $43,871 Performance: Very proficient off-road Lots of drive mode options: 2H, 4H, 4L, and Hill descent Locking differential Pretty good highway […]

Model Tested: 2021 Honda Ridgeline AWD Sport Engine:  3.5-liter V-6, 280 horsepower, 262 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 18-mpg city, 24-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $36,490 As Tested: $40,860 Performance: All-wheel-drive is now standard Smooth automatic transmission Good fuel economy for a truck—our best was 24.2-mpg Acceptable acceleration, but not especially […]

Model Tested: 2021 Toyota GR Supra 2.0 Engine:  2.0-liter turbocharged I-4, 255 horsepower, 295 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 25-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 28-mpg combined Base Price: $42,990 As Tested: $48,040 Performance: Turbocharged four-cylinder engine is peppy Smooth automatic transmission Sport mode greatly ups fun quotient Reasonable highway ride Performance tires noisy […]

The handsome 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid takes all that’s good about Accord sedans and boosts practicality and economy with its excellent hybrid system.

The 2021 Toyota Venza is a new mid-size crossover hybrid SUV that’s big on interior space and comfort. It has standard AWD and an excellent safety suite.

Model Tested: 2021 Lexus RX 350L AWD Luxury Engine: 3.5-liter V-8 290 horsepower, 263 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 18-mpg city, 25-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $55,300 As Tested: $63,525 Performance: Smooth V-6 engine Good acceleration Good fuel economy—we matched EPA at 25.2-mpg highway Drive modes: Eco, Normal, Sport Button for locking […]

 Model Tested: 2021 Lexus LX 570 5-Door SUV Engine: 5.7-liter V-8, 383 horsepower, 403 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 12-mpg city, 16-mpg highway, 14-mpg combined Base Price: $91,580 As Tested: $106,845 Performance: Lots of high-tech off-road, bad weather technology Very rugged, go-anywhere features Locking differential Adjustable suspension height Lots of specialized drive modes […]