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

Model tested: 2021 Aston Martin DBX Engine: 4-liter, twin-turbo V8 Transmission: 9-speed automatic Horsepower: 542 Torque: 516 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 14/city, 18/highway, 15/combined Base price: $179,986 As tested: $222,786 Overview: We have to admit an affinity for Aston Martin that began with driving … read more

Model tested: 2021 BMW M5 Competition Sedan Engine: 4.4-liter, twin-turbo V8 Transmission: 8-speed automatic w/paddle shifters Horsepower: 617 Torque: 553 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 25/city, 32/highway, 27/combined Base price: $103,500 As tested: $136,045 Overview: The 2021 BMW 5-Series M5 Competition is a midsize, high-performance, … read more

Model tested: Toyota Sienna XLE AWD Engine: 2.5-liter, gas 4-cylinder plus electric motor Transmission: Electronic CVT Horsepower: 189 gas, 180 electric, 245 combined Torque: Unavailable EPA rating: 35/city, 36/highway, 35/combined Base price: $41,750 As tested: $48,047 Overview: The Toyota Sienna is a minivan … read more

Model tested: 2021 Ford F-150 XLT 4X4 SuperCrew Engine: 3.5-liter PowerBoost full hybrid V6 Transmission: hybrid electric 10-speed automatic Horsepower: 430 Torque: 570 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 24/city, 24/highway, 24/combined Base price: $43,805 As tested: $60,545 Overview: The Ford F-150 is the all-time American … read more

Model tested: 2021 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab LT Engine: 3-liter Duramax turbo-diesel Transmission: 10-speed automatic Horsepower: 277 Torque: 460 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 22/city, 26/highway, 24/combined Base price: $45,700 As tested: $55,565 Overview: The 2021 Chevy Silverado is a full-size pickup truck that features … read more

Model tested: 2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e M-Sport Engine: 3-liter twin turbo inline 6-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed sport automatic w/paddle shifters Horsepower: 335 Torque: 330 lb.-ft. EPA rating: gas 20/combined, gas and electric 50/combined Base price: $65,400 As tested: $81,695 Overview: One perk of this … read more

Model tested: 2021 Toyota Avalon Limited AWD Engine: 2.5-liter DOHC 4-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed, electronically controlled automatic Horsepower: 205 Torque: 185 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 25/city, 34/highway, 28/combined Base price: $42,175 As tested: $44,725 Overview: The Avalon is Toyota’s top-of-the-line luxury sedan. It’s a refined … read more