Behind The Wheel

Each issue we feature automotive reviews of some of the latest vehicles available — see the newest cars and trucks in the West Sound. These reviews are only a sample of what we have in WestSound Magazine each issue — subscribe to the print version today to see all of what we have to offer!

2024 Acura Integra
Behind the Wheel

2024 Acura Integra Type S — Template for a Great Luxury Sport Sedan

Model tested: 2024 Acura Integra Type S Engine: 2-liter turbocharged I-4 Transmission: 6-speed manual, front-wheel drive Horsepower: 320 Torque: 310 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 21/city, 28/highway, 24/combined Base price: $50,800 As tested: $52,595 Overview: The new-for-2024 Acura Integra Type S is a compact luxury … read more

2024 Honda Passport
Behind the Wheel

2024 Honda Passport TrailSport — At Home in the City and in the Country

Model tested: 2024 Honda Passport AWD TrailSport Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 Transmission: 9-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 280 Torque: 262 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 19/city, 24/highway, 21/combined Base price: $44,500 As tested: $46,330 Overview: Honda has given the popular Passport five-passenger, four-door wagon sport-utility vehicle … read more

2023 Acura MDX
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2024 Acura MDX Type S — Putting the ‘Sport’ in Sport Utility Vehicle

Model tested: 2024 Acura MDX SH-AWD Type S Advance Engine: 3-liter turbocharged V-6 Transmission: 10-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 355 Torque: 354 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 17/city, 21/highway, 19/combined Base price: $73,500 As tested: $75,295 Overview: The 2024 Acura MDX Type S Advance SUV … read more

2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness
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2024 Subaru Crosstrek — A Northwest Favorite for Active Families

Model tested: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness Engine: 2.5-liter boxer 4-cylinder Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 182 Torque: 178 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 25/city, 29/highway, 27/combined Base price: $31,995 As tested: $35,550 Overview: The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek is a compact all-wheel-drive SUV that ideally … read more

2023 Acura MDX
Behind the Wheel

2024 Toyota Grand Highlander — More Room for Friends and Family, and Everything Else

Model tested: 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander 4WD Platinum Hybrid Max Engine: 2.4-liter, turbocharged I-4 hybrid Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 362 Torque: 400-lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 26/city, 27/highway, 27/combined Base price: $58,125 As tested: $59,878 Overview: The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander 4WD Hybrid … read more

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Flash Drive

2023 Toyota Corolla Cross

Model Tested: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE Engine: 2.0-liter hybrid I-4 with 3 electric motors, 196 combined horsepower and 139 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 45-mpg city, 38-mpg highway, 42-mpg combined Base Price: $31.065 As Tested: $36,275 … read more

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Flash Drive

2023 Honda Accord Hybrid

Model Tested: 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring Engine: 2.0-liter gas/electric hybrid I-4, 204 horsepower and 247-lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel drive EPA Rating: 46-mpg city, 41-mpg highway, 44-mpg combined Base Price: $37,890 As Tested: $38,985 Performance: New dual-motor hybrid powertrain 1.1-kWh … read more

2024 Toyota Tundra
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2024 Toyota Tundra Platinum CrewMax — City Luxury, Off-Road Prowess

Model tested: 2024 Toyota Tundra HV 4×4 Platinum CrewMax 5.5 Engine: 3.4-liter, twin-turbo V-6 hybrid Transmission: 10-speed automatic, four-wheel drive Horsepower: 437 Torque: 583-lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 19/city, 22/highway, 20/combined Base price: $68,705 As tested: $74,317 Overview: The 2024 Toyota Tundra Hybrid 4×4 Platinum … read more

2023 Ford Maverick
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2023 Ford Maverick XLT — The Little Pickup That Can Do a Lot

Model tested: 2023 Ford Maverick XLT Crew Cab FWD Engine: 2.5-liter hybrid I-4 Transmission: CVT automatic, front-wheel drive Horsepower: 191 combined Torque: 173 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 42/city, 33/highway, 37/combined Base price: $24,455 As tested: $30,625 Overview: The 2023 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid crew … read more

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