Behind The Wheel

Model tested: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness Engine: 2.5-liter boxer 4-cylinder Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 182 Torque: 178 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 25/city, 29/highway, 27/combined Base price: $31,995 As tested: $35,550 Overview: The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek is a compact all-wheel-drive SUV that ideally suits many Pacific Northwest motorists. Subarus, in general, have always sold well […]

Model tested: 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander 4WD Platinum Hybrid Max Engine: 2.4-liter, turbocharged I-4 hybrid Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 362 Torque: 400-lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 26/city, 27/highway, 27/combined Base price: $58,125 As tested: $59,878 Overview: The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander 4WD Hybrid is a new model with true three-row adult-seating capacity. The second row […]

Model Tested: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE Engine: 2.0-liter hybrid I-4 with 3 electric motors, 196 combined horsepower and 139 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 45-mpg city, 38-mpg highway, 42-mpg combined Base Price: $31.065 As Tested: $36,275 Performance: Excellent, peppy performance Sport mode makes a difference Good freeway onramp […]

Model Tested: 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring Engine: 2.0-liter gas/electric hybrid I-4, 204 horsepower and 247-lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel drive EPA Rating: 46-mpg city, 41-mpg highway, 44-mpg combined Base Price: $37,890 As Tested: $38,985 Performance: New dual-motor hybrid powertrain 1.1-kWh lithium-ion battery pack Drive modes: econ, normal, sport, individual (custom) Impressive fuel […]

Model tested: 2024 Toyota Tundra HV 4×4 Platinum CrewMax 5.5 Engine: 3.4-liter, twin-turbo V-6 hybrid Transmission: 10-speed automatic, four-wheel drive Horsepower: 437 Torque: 583-lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 19/city, 22/highway, 20/combined Base price: $68,705 As tested: $74,317 Overview: The 2024 Toyota Tundra Hybrid 4×4 Platinum CrewMax is a long name for a full-size pickup that’s as long […]

Model tested: 2023 Ford Maverick XLT Crew Cab FWD Engine: 2.5-liter hybrid I-4 Transmission: CVT automatic, front-wheel drive Horsepower: 191 combined Torque: 173 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 42/city, 33/highway, 37/combined Base price: $24,455 As tested: $30,625 Overview: The 2023 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid crew cab compact pickup has a four-cylinder gas engine and an electric motor […]

Model tested: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Crew Cab ZR2 4WD diesel Engine: 6.6-liter Duramax turbo-diesel V-8 Transmission: 10-speed Allison automatic, four-wheel drive Horsepower: 470 Torque: 975-lb.-ft. EPA ratings: Not rated Base price: $69,600 As tested: $86,805 Overview: The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Crew Cab ZR2 pickup is a big, brawny, 3/4-ton four-by-four pickup with athletic […]

Model Tested: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Premium Engine: 2.0-liter gas/electric plug-in I-4, 220 combined net horsepower and 139 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel drive EPA Rating: 114-mpge electricity + gasoline, 48-mpg gasoline only Base Price: $39,170 As Tested: $43,292 Performance: Impressive economy Very good acceleration Confident freeway onramp merging power Smooth CVT […]

Model Tested: 2023 Lexus LC 500h Coupe Engine: 3.5-liter liter gas/electric V-6, 354 horsepower and 369 lb.-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city,33-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $99,450 As Tested: $115,160 Performance: Strong, powerful engine but not as powerful as V-8 model Auto downshifts Smooth linear power application especially […]