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Model Tested: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited AWD SUV Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 219 combined horsepower, 163 lb-ft torque Transmission: Electronic CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 41-mpg city, 38-mpg highway, 40-mpg combined Base Price: $37,030 As Tested: $42,462 Performance: Peppy performance with electric assist Good … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Mazda3 Turbo Premium AWD Sedan 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, 32-mpg highway, 27-mpg combined Base Price: $32,450 As Tested: $33,890 Performance: Turbocharger is welcome performance upgrade Sport mode makes … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Lexus IS 300 RWD Sedan Engine:2.0-liter turbocharged I-4, 241 horsepower, 258 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 21-mpg city, 31-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $39,000 As Tested: $45,975 Performance: Good acceleration, but not as good as the … read more
Model Tested: 2021 BMW M440i xDrive Coupe Engine:3.5-liter turbocharged I-6, 382 horsepower, 364 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 31-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $58,500 As Tested: $70,470 Performance: Excellent all-weather capabilities Strong, powerful engine Mild hybrid system … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Ford V-150 4×4 Supercrew Platinum Hybrid Engine:3.5-liter twin turbo V-6 plus 35 kW electric motor, 430 horsepower combined 570 lb-ft torque combined Transmission: 10-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 24-mpg city, 24-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $63,535 As Tested: $72,105 … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible Engine: 5.0-liter V-8, 471 horsepower 398 lb-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 15-mpg city, 18-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $101,000 As Tested: $113,490 Performance: Precision V-8 Excellent acceleration Great exhaust note, powerful but not … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Toyota Sequoia 4×4 Nightshade Engine: 5.7-liter V-8, 381 horsepower 401 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 13-mpg city, 17-mpg highway, 14-mpg combined Base Price: $63,345 As Tested: $67,955 Performance: Sturdy, body-on-frame construction Strong engine with ample torque Smooth highway … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Lexus UX 200 F Sport Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 169 horsepower 151 lb-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed CVT automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 29-mpg city, 37-mpg highway, 32-mpg combined Base Price: $34,900 As Tested: $41,905 Performance: Good off-the-line acceleration, but slower after that Standard … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Mercedes E350 4Matic Sedan Engine:2.0-liter turbocharged I-4, 250 horsepower 273 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $56,750 As Tested: $64,800 Performance: Strong acceleration Very smooth turbo application Impressive torque for … read more
