Behind The Wheel

Model Tested: 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Engine: 2.0-Liter I-4 Direct Injection Turbo: Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic EPA Ratings: 22/City 28/Highway 24/Combined Base Price: $43,995 As Tested: $53,640 Overview: Fiat-Chrysler (FCA) has reintroduced the storied Alfa Romeo to America — to rave reviews. We’ve driven this vehicle twice, and enjoyed it both times — once at the […]

Model Tested: Subaru BRZ Limited HZE Engine: 2-liter, horizontally opposed DOHC 4-cylinder; 205 horsepower; 156 pound-feet of torque Transmission: 6-speed manual EPA Ratings: 21/city, 29/highway, 24/combined Base Price: $27,645 As Tested: $28,465 Overview: The Subaru BRZ is a no-frills sports car delivering a high-revving powerplant, nimble handling and almost-perfect balance with minimal compromises for comfort. […]

Model Tested: 2018 Infiniti Q60 Red Sport 400 AWD Engine: 3-liter, twin turbo V-6; 400-horsepower; 350 lb·ft of torque Transmission: 7-speed automatic EPA Ratings: 19/city, 26/highway, 21/combined Base Price: $54,000 As Tested: $65,795 Overview: Infiniti’s flagship two-door coupe, the Q60, received a comprehensive redesign for 2017 that not only encompassed styling but mechanical upgrades as […]

Model Tested: 2018 Genesis G80, AWD 3.3T Sport Engine: 3.3-liter V6 twin turbo; 365 horsepower; 376 pound-feet of torque Transmission: 8-speed Shiftronic automatic EPA Ratings: 17/city, 24/highway, 20/combined Base Price: $57,750 As Tested: $58,725 Overview: Genesis is to Hyundai what Lexus is to Toyota, Acura to Honda and Infiniti to Nissan — its signature luxury […]

Model Tested: Toyota Corolla XSE Engine: 1.8-liter, DOHC 4-cylinder; 140 horsepower; 126 pound-feet of torque Transmission: Continuously variable automatic EPA Ratings: 28/city, 35/highway, 31/combined Base Price: $22,680 As Tested: $23,545 Overview: Everyone knows when it comes to reliability, Toyotas are bulletproof. While the 11th generation Corolla — launched as a 2014 model — has evolved, […]

Model Tested: 2018 Lexus LC 500 Coupe Engine:5.0-liter V-8, 471 horsepower, 398 lb-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 16-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 19-mpg combined Base Price: $92,000 As Tested: $103,150 Performance: Exhilarating acceleration, but docile in heavy traffic Rapid up shifts and downshifts with paddle shifters Rev matching downshifts with a superb […]

Model Tested: 2018 Lexus IS 300 4-door Sedan Engine:2.0-liter turbocharged I-4, 241 horsepower, 258 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 26-mpg combined Base Price: $38,210 As Tested: $44,184 Performance: Pretty peppy turbocharged I-4, but the V-6 models are better Smooth transmission with paddle shifters Drive modes (on console […]

Model Tested: 2018 Toyota Camry 4-Door XSE V6 Sedan Engine:3.5-liter V-6, 301 horsepower, 267 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 26-mpg combined Base Price: $34,950 As Tested: $38,230 Performance: Excellent V-6 engine Smooth and powerful Notably aggressive in Sport mode Seamless 8-speed automatic transmission Paddle shifters 3 drive […]

Model Tested: 2018 Honda Fit 5DR Sport Engine:1.5-liter I-4, 130 horsepower, 114 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 29-mpg city, 36-mpg highway, 31-mpg combined Base Price: $17,500 As Tested: $18,390 Performance: Nimble on twisty roads if driven aggressively Impressive fuel economy—our best was 39.2-mpg highway Anemic power—need to use transmission to extract […]