Model Tested: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4xe Engine: 2.0-liter I-4 Turbo PHEV, 375 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city, 24-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined (gas), 56-MPGe Base Price: $65,750 As Tested: $75,305 Performance: Excellent horsepower and torque Electric motor adds 134hp Electric only range of 26 […]
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2023 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid
Model Tested: 2023 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid Nightshade Engine: 2.4-liter I-4, 208 combined horsepower and 163 lb.-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel drive EPA Rating: 44-mpg city, 47-mpg highway, 46-mpg combined Base Price: $30,615 As Tested: $32,839 Performance: Good fuel economy but we fell below EPA estimate with a best of 37-mpg Performance modes: […]
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2023 Lexus GX 460
Model Tested: 2023 Lexus GX 460 5-DR SUV Engine: 4.6-liter V-8, 301 horsepower and 329 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, full-time four-wheel drive EPA Rating: 15-mpg city, 19-mpg highway, 16-mpg combined Base Price: $56,425 As Tested: $62,460 Performance: Strong V-8 engine Smooth automatic transmission Smooth downshifts on hills Rugged body-on-frame construction Two-speed transfer case […]
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2022 Mazda CX-30
Model Tested: 2022 Mazda CX-30 Turbo AWD Premium Engine: 2.5-liter turbo I-4, 227/250 (regular/premium fuel) horsepower and 310/320 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $34,400 As Tested: $36,345 Performance: Strong turbocharged four cylinder engine Excellent torque Smooth engine and transmission Sport mode makes […]
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2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro — Another TRD Monster
Model tested: 2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro Hybrid Engine: 3.4-liter iFORCE MAX twin-turbocharged V6 hybrid Transmission: 10-speed automatic Horsepower: 437 Torque: 583 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 19/city, 22/highway, 20/combined Base price: $76,000 As tested: $80,291 Overview: The 2023, third-generation Toyota Sequoia is new from the ground up, boasting new but evolutionary styling, a new turbocharged V6 […]
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2023 Lexus ES 350 F Sport
Model Tested: 2023 Lexus ES 350 F Sport Handling Engine: 3.5-liter turbo V-6, 302 horsepower and 267 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 31-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $47,800 As Tested: $53,775 Performance: Strong V-6 engine Sporty acceleration, but not a hot rod Handling package includes adaptive suspension […]
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Five Tips for New Drivers of Electric Vehicles
The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) has begun. That’s according to the latest Hankook Tire Gauge Index, a survey of Americans’ driving habits and attitudes, which found that nearly half (46%) expect to acquire an EV within the next five years. Whether they’re driven by environmental motives, high gas prices or new automotive technology, drivers […]
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2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Model Tested: 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer AWD RS Engine:1.3-liter turbo 3-cylinder, 155 horsepower and 174 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 28-mpg combined Base Price: $27,400 As Tested: $31,530 Performance: OK performance from tiny 1.3-liter 3-cylinder Good highway mpg—our best was 37.7- mpg Ride characteristics a little harsh […]
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2022 Ford Lightning
Model Tested: 2022 Ford Lightning 4×4 SuperCrew XLT Engine: dual electric motors, 580 horsepower and 775 lb.-ft torque Transmission: direct drive automatic transmission, four-wheel drive EPA Rating: 78-mpge city, 63-mpge highway, 70-mpge combined Base Price: $52,974 As Tested: $76,384 Performance: Impressive acceleration Very linear power curve Seamless transmission Big towing capacity Trailer towing controls on […]