Model tested: 2025 Subaru Forester Touring Engine: 2.5-liter DOHC horizontally opposed 4-cylinder Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 180 Torque: 178 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 25 mpg/city, 32/highway, 28/combined Base price: $39,995 As tested: $41,390 Overview: The 2025 Subaru Forester is a popular compact SUV that’s so well suited to the Pacific Northwest, it could have […]
Bruce Caldwell
A lifelong car enthusiast, Bruce Caldwell has an English degree from the University of Washington. In 1975 he joined CAR CRAFT as associate editor. He was a feature editor at HOT ROD and editor of Chevy High Performance, Muscle Car Review, Mustangs and Fords, Chevy Action, Corvette Milestones, Street Rod Quarterly, Mopar Milestones, Mustang Milestones, and Muscle Car Milestones. He has authored several best-selling automotive how-to books and written for numerous national magazines. He has tested over 2,000 new vehicles. He restores collector cars in a well-equipped home shop. Bruce is married with three children.
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2025 Mazda CX-70 — A Welcome New Addition To the Mazda SUV Lineup
Model tested: 2025 Mazda CX-70 3.3 Turbo S Premium Plus Engine: 3.3-liter, turbocharged I-6 Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 340 Torque: 369 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 23 mpg/city, 28/highway, 25/combined Base price: $55,950 As tested: $57,775 Overview: The 2025 Mazda CX-70 is an all-new model that’s essentially a two-row version of the popular Mazda CX-90. […]
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2024 Honda Ridgeline
Model Tested: 2024 Honda Ridgeline AWD TrailSport Engine: 3.6-liter V6 Transmission: 9-speed automatic AWD Horsepower: 280 Torque: 262-lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 18-mpg city/23-mpg highway/20-mpg combined Base price: $44,980 As tested: $46,830 Overview: The 2024 Honda Ridgeline is a highly practical SUV with a pickup bed. It makes sense for families who value functionality over Baja-bashing lifted […]
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2024 Mazda CX-30
Model Tested: 2024 Mazda CX-30 Turbo Premium Engine: 2.5-liter Turbocharged I-4 Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 227 Torque: 310-lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 22-mpg city/30-mpg highway/25-mpg combined Base price: $36,800 As tested: $38,905 Overview: The 2024 Mazda CX-30 Turbo Premium is a subcompact SUV that packs a lot of driving fun in a small handsome package. […]
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2024 Toyota Prius
Model Tested: 2024 Toyota Prius XLE AWD Engine: 2.0-liter I-4 Transmission: CVT automatic AWD Horsepower: 196 Torque: 139-lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 49-mpg city/50-mpg highway/49-mpg combined Base price: $32,495 As tested: $36,687 Overview: The 2024 Toyota Prius XLE AWD is a slick looking compact hybrid sedan that gets impressive fuel economy. Styling is a major improvement over […]
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2024 Toyota Sequoia
Model Tested: 2024 Toyota Sequoia 4WD TRD Pro Hybrid Engine: 3.4-liter twin turbo V6 Transmission: 10-speed automatic 4WD Horsepower: 437 Torque: 583-lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 19-mpg city/22-mpg highway/20-mpg combined Base price: $78,710 As tested: $80,560 Overview: The 2024 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro Hybrid is big, bold, and hard to miss. It’s also hard to park but […]
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2024 Ford Bronco — A Real-Life Hot Wheels SUV for Adults
Model tested: 2024 Ford Bronco Big Bend 4-door 4×4 Engine: 2.3-liter Ecoboost I-4 Transmission: 10-speed automatic, four-wheel drive Horsepower: 300 (premium fuel) Torque: 325 lb.-ft. EPA ratings (mpg): 18/ city, 17/highway, 18/combined Base price: $40,370 As tested: $55,415 Overview: Ford revived the legendary Bronco nameplate in 2021 with an excellent modernization that leaned more toward […]
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2024 Land Rover Defender — An SUV Icon Re-imagined
Model tested: 2024 Land Rover Defender 110 S Engine: 3-liter turbocharged inline 6-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 395 Torque: 406 lb.-ft. EPA ratings (mpg): 17/city, 20/highway, 18/combined Base price: $67,900 As tested: $81,103 Overview: Land Rover Defender is an SUV often associated with safaris and trips to exotic foreign lands where few roads […]
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2024 Toyota Land Cruiser — Legendary Ruggedness, Off-Road Prowess and Technology
Model tested: 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD Wagon Hybrid Engine: 2.4-liter turbocharged I-4, plus two electric motors Transmission: 8-speed automatic, full-time four-wheel drive Horsepower: 326 Torque: 465 lb.-ft. EPA ratings (mpg): 22/city, 25/highway, 23/combined Base price: $61,950 As tested: $71,534 Overview: Toyota Land Cruiser is a legendary name in the 4-by-4 SUV game. Land Cruisers […]