Model tested: 2024 Acura MDX SH-AWD Type S Advance Engine: 3-liter turbocharged V-6 Transmission: 10-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 355 Torque: 354 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 17/city, 21/highway, 19/combined Base price: $73,500 As tested: $75,295 Overview: The 2024 Acura MDX Type S Advance SUV is a carryover from 2023, which is fine since the ’23 model […]
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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2024 Subaru Crosstrek — A Northwest Favorite for Active Families
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 […]
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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander — More Room for Friends and Family, and Everything Else
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 […]
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2023 Toyota Corolla Cross
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 […]
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2023 Honda Accord Hybrid
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 […]
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2024 Toyota Tundra Platinum CrewMax — City Luxury, Off-Road Prowess
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 […]
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2023 Ford Maverick XLT — The Little Pickup That Can Do a Lot
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 […]
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2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Crew Cab — Big Muscle, Big Interior, Big Capability
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 […]
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2023 Toyota Prius Prime
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 […]