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Model tested: 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD Engine: 3.8-liter GDI V6 Transmission: 8-speed automatic SHIFTRONIC w/paddle shifters Horsepower: 291 Torque: 262 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 19/city, 24/highway, 21/combined Base price: $47,750 As tested: $49,500 Overview: The 2021 Hyundai Palisade is a big, plush, comfortable … read more
Model tested: 2021 Mazda CX-5 AWD Signature Engine: SKYACTIVE 2.5-liter turbo Transmission: SKYACTIVE Drive 6-speed automatic Horsepower: 227 Torque: 310 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 22/city, 27/highway, 24/combined Base price: $37,405 As tested: $38,630 Overview: The Mazda CX-5 is arguably the sportiest in the highly … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Ford F-350 4×4 Crew Cab Limited Styleside Limited Engine :6.7-liter turbo diesel, 475 horsepower, 1050 lb-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive Base Price: $85,365 As Tested: $87,655 Performance: Highly refined diesel engine Instant start Very quiet diesel engine Incredible torque Ideal … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Mercedes AMG GLA35 4Matic Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 302 horsepower, 295 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city, 29-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $47,550 As Tested: $53,630 Performance: High performance brakes Strong turbocharged engine Eighty horsepower boost over base … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Lexus IS 350 AWD Sedan F Sport Engine: 3.5-liter V-6, 311 horsepower, 280 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 22-mpg combined Base Price: $44,900 As Tested: $56,960 Performance: Adaptive Handling package has adaptive shocks Sporty handling … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 227 horsepower, 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined Base Price: $46,605 As Tested: $48,200 Performance: Strong, smooth turbocharged engine Excellent fuel economy—our best was 27.5-mpg highway … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Toyota C-HR Nightshade Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 144 horsepower, 139 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27-mpg city, 31-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $24,245 As Tested: $25,240 Performance: Independent front and rear suspension Pretty good fuel economy Pleasant, composed highway … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Mazda CX-30 turbo AWD Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 227 horsepower, 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $33,900 As Tested: $35,400 Performance: Impressive turbocharged engine ups sporty factor Sport mode makes noticeable improvement … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Honda Odyssey Elite Engine: 3.5-liter V-6, 280 horsepower, 262 lb-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 28-mpg highway, 22-mpg combined Base Price: $47,820 As Tested: $49,335 Performance: Strong, smooth V-6 engine OK fuel economy—our best was 23.0-mpg Very … read more
