Model tested: Ford F-150 Lightning XLT SuperCrew 4×4 Engine: Separate front and rear 3-phase electric motors Battery: Extended-range 131 kWh Horsepower: 580 Torque: 775 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 78/city, 63/highway, 70/combined Base price: $52,974 As tested: $76,384 Overview: There’s many reasons why the Ford F-150 has been America’s bestselling vehicle for decades. It does exactly what […]
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2023 Genesis G80 Electrified — Electric Luxury Genesis-Style
Model tested: 2023 Genesis Electrified G80 Engine: 136 kW front and rear electric motors Battery: 87.2 kWh Horsepower: 365 Torque: 516 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 105/city, 89/highway, 35 kWh per 100 miles Base price: $79,825 As tested: $81,495 Overview: The 2023 Genesis Electrified G80 is the all-electric version of the Hyundai’s luxury brand’s popular midsize, gas-powered […]
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2023 Kia Telluride X-Pro — A Good Thing Keeps Getting Better
Model tested: 2023 Kia Telluride SX-Prestige X-Pro AWD Engine: 3.8-liter gas direct injection V6 Transmission: 8-speed automatic Horsepower: 291 Torque: 262 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 18/city, 24/highway, 21/combined Base price: $52,785 As tested: $55,120 Overview: The Kia Telluride continues winning awards — just as it has since it debuted in 2020. It was most recently named […]
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2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro — Tough and Dependable
Model tested: 2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Engine: 4-liter V6 Transmission: 5-speed automatic Horsepower: 270 Torque: 278 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 16/city, 19/highway, 17/combined Base price: $53,270 As tested: $55,380 Overview: The 2023 Toyota 4Runner is a body-on-frame truck-based, midsize SUV made for real off-roading — the kind way tougher than Costco parking lot speedbumps. The […]
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2023 Ford Bronco Sport — The Bronco’s Kid Brother
Model tested: Ford Bronco Sport Heritage Limited 4×4 Engine: 2-liter turbocharged EcoBoost 4-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed automatic Horsepower: 250 Torque: 277 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 21/city, 26/highway, 23/combined Base price: $44,805 As tested: $46,400 Overview: The 2023 Ford Bronco Sport is a compact SUV that’s basically the little brother of the larger Bronco, but offers the same […]
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2023 BMW 760i — Ultimate Luxury
Model tested: BMW 760i xDrive Sedan Engine: 4.4-liter twin-power turbo V8 Transmission: 8-speed sport automatic Horsepower: 536 Torque: 553 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 18/city, 26/highway, 21/combined Base price: $113,600 As tested: $149,045 Overview: Totally redesigned for 2023, the BMW 7 Series showcases a new generation of BMW’s luxury flagship sedan, and virtually everything about it is […]
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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 — Electric Performance, Versatility
Model tested: Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited AWD Engine: Dual-motor electric HTRAC AWD Transmission: Shift-by-wire Horsepower: 320 Torque: Unavailable EPA ratings: 113/city, 90/highway, 101/combined Base price: $56,500 As tested: $58,405 Overview: The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is an electric vehicle (EV) that combines futuristic design, cutting-edge technology and impressive performance. As Hyundai’s first model under its dedicated […]
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2023 Lexus LC 500h — Beauty and Raw Hybrid Performance
Model tested: 2023 Lexus LC 500h Engine: 3.5-liter V6 multistage hybrid Transmission: Multistage automatic w/paddle shifters Horsepower: 354 Torque: 369 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 26/city, 33/highway, 29/combined Base price: $99,450 As tested: $115,160 Overview: The Lexus LC 500h is a stunning, luxury, hybrid coupe that embodies head-turning style, unabashed elegance, outstanding performance and cutting-edge technology. With […]
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2023 Infiniti QX60 — A Strong Contender in a Crowded Class
Model tested: Infiniti QX60 Autograph AWD Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Transmission: 9-speed sport automatic Horsepower: 295 Torque: 270 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 20/city, 25/highway, 22/combined Base price: $65,500 As tested: $68,185 Overview: The 2023 Infiniti QX60 is a midsize luxury SUV that combines style, performance and technology, with Infiniti making seriously aggressive moves to address some of […]