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Model Tested: 2021 Mazda3 AWD Hatchback Premium Plus Engine: 2.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 227/250 horsepower, 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city, 31-mpg highway, 26-mpg combined Base Price: $33,750 As Tested: $36,490 Performance: Excellent performance, impressive acceleration 227 horsepower on … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Toyota 4Runner 4×4 Trail Premium Engine: 4.0-liter V-6, 270 horsepower, 278 lb-ft torque Transmission: 5-speed automatic, part-time four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 16-mpg city, 19-mpg highway, 17-mpg combined Base Price: $40,190 As Tested: $43,871 Performance: Very proficient off-road Lots of drive mode … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Honda Ridgeline AWD Sport Engine: 3.5-liter V-6, 280 horsepower, 262 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 18-mpg city, 24-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $36,490 As Tested: $40,860 Performance: All-wheel-drive is now standard Smooth automatic transmission Good fuel … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Toyota GR Supra 2.0 Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4, 255 horsepower, 295 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 25-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 28-mpg combined Base Price: $42,990 As Tested: $48,040 Performance: Turbocharged four-cylinder engine is peppy Smooth automatic transmission … read more
The handsome 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid takes all that’s good about Accord sedans and boosts practicality and economy with its excellent hybrid system. … read more
The 2021 Toyota Venza is a new mid-size crossover hybrid SUV that’s big on interior space and comfort. It has standard AWD and an excellent safety suite. … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Lexus RX 350L AWD Luxury Engine: 3.5-liter V-8 290 horsepower, 263 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 18-mpg city, 25-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $55,300 As Tested: $63,525 Performance: Smooth V-6 engine Good acceleration Good fuel economy—we matched … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Lexus LX 570 5-Door SUV Engine: 5.7-liter V-8, 383 horsepower, 403 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 12-mpg city, 16-mpg highway, 14-mpg combined Base Price: $91,580 As Tested: $106,845 Performance: Lots of high-tech off-road, bad weather technology Very rugged, … read more
Model tested: 2021 Mazda 3 AWD Premium Plus Engine: Skyactiv 2.5-liter DOHC turbo Transmission: SKYACTIVE-Drive 6-speed automatic Horsepower: 227 Torque: 310 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 23/city, 32/highway, 27/combined Base price: $32,450 As tested: $33,890 Overview: The 2021 Mazda 3 is available as a compact … read more
