Behind The Wheel
Behind the Wheel
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
Behind the Wheel
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
Behind The Wheel
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
Behind The Wheel
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
Behind The Wheel
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
Behind The Wheel
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
Behind The Wheel
Model tested: 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat AWD Engine: 6.2-liter Hemi V8 SRT Transmission: 8-speed automatic w/paddle shifters Horsepower: 710 Torque: 640 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 12/city, 17/highway, 13/combined Base price: $80,995 As tested: $91,550 Overview: 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is a crossover … read more
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Model tested: 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club Engine: 2-liter DOHC 4-cylinder Transmission: Skyactiv 6-speed manual Horsepower: 181 Torque: 151 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 26/city, 34/highway, 29/combined Base price: $33,045 As tested: $39,255 Overview: The Mazda MX-5 Miata is the quintessential classic sports car … read more
Behind The Wheel
Model tested: 2021 Lexus LC 500 convertible Engine: 5-liter V8 Di HP Transmission: 10-speed sport direct automatic w/paddle shifters Horsepower: 471 Torque: 398 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 15/city, 25/highway, 18/combined Base price: $101,000 As tested: $113,450 Overview: The new convertible version of the 2021 … read more