Behind The Wheel

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2022 Kia Telluride
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2022 Kia Telluride — Checking All The Boxes

Model tested: 2022 Kia Telluride SX AWD Engine: 3.8-liter gas direct injection 6-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed automatic Horsepower: 291 Torque: 262 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 19/city, 24/highway, 21/combined Base price: $44,590 As tested: $51,010 Overview: The Kia Telluride continues winning awards, just as it has … read more

2022 Lexus LX 600
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2022 Lexus LX 600 — Checking All the Luxury Boxes

Model tested: 2022 Lexus LX 600 Ultra Lux Engine: 3.5-liter, twin-turbo V6 Transmission: 10-speed automatic Horsepower: 409 Torque: 479 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 17/city, 22/highway, 19/combined Base price: $126,000 As tested: $128,030 Overview: The Lexus LX 600 is Toyota’s luxury brand’s biggest and most … read more

2022 Kia EV6
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2022 Kia EV6 — Surprisingly Strong Performer

Model tested: 2022 Kia EV6 Wind AWD Engine: 166 KW electric motor Battery: 77.4 kWh lithium ion battery Horsepower: 225 Torque: 265 lb.-ft. Range: 310 miles Base price: $52,895 As tested: $54,110 Overview: The 2022 Kia EV6 is a small hatchback crossover and … read more

2020 Genesis GV70
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2022 Genesis GV70 — One Serious Contender

Model tested: 2022 Genesis GV70 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige Engine: 3.5-liter twin turbo V6 Transmission: 8-speed sport automatic w/paddle shifters Horsepower: 375 Torque: 391 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 19/city, 25/highway, 21/combined Base price: $52,600 As tested: $65,045 Overview: There’s reasons Genesis’ all-new 2022 GV70 … read more

2022 BMW 430i
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2022 BMW 430i — Four-Door Returns for 2022

Model tested: 2022 BMW 430i Gran Coupe Engine: 2-liter TwinPower turbo inline 4-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed automatic Horsepower: 255 Torque: Unavailable EPA ratings: 25/city, 34/highway, 28/combined Base price: $45,200 As tested: $56,300 Overview: The 4-Series Gran Coupe marks the return of a four-door sedan … read more

2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E
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2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E — A Lot to Like

Model tested: Mustang Mach-E GT AWD Engine: Two electric motors Horsepower: 346 Torque: 428 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 90/city, 77/highway, 84/combined Base price: $59,900 As tested: $63,285 Overview: We’ve all heard the ad nauseum buzz about Ford’s Mustang Mach-E — the electric crossover sport-utility … read more

2022 Hyundai Tucson
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2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited Hybrid — Much to Like

Model tested: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD Engine: 1.6-liter turbocharged GDi 4-cylinder hybrid Transmission: 6-speed automatic w/Shiftronic and paddle shifters Horsepower: 180 Torque: 195 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 37/city, 36/highway, 37/combined Base price: $37,350 As tested: $38,704 Overview: The Hyundai Tucson is a crossover … read more

2022 Subaru Outback
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2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness — Refined Toughness

Model tested: 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness Engine: 2.4-liter DOHC 4-cylinder turbocharged boxer Transmission: High-torque Lineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual mode Horsepower: 260 Torque: 277 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 22/city, 26/highway, 24/combined Base price: $30,905 As tested: $38,120 Overview: Subaru is affectionately known as the … read more

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz — Hyundai’s First Pickup a Winner

Model tested: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz AWD Limited Engine: 2.5-liter Smartstream turbocharged 4-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic Horsepower: 281 Torque: 311 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 19/city, 27/highway, 22/combined Base price: $39,720 As tested: $41,100 Overview: The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz is the Korean automaker’s … read more

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