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

Model Tested: 2020 Mini Cooper SE Hardtop 2 Door Iconic Trim Engine:135 kW electric motor, 181 horsepower 199 lb-ft torque Transmission: single speed automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 115-mpge city, 100-mpge highway, 108-mpge combined Base Price: $29,900 As Tested: $37,750 Performance: Very strong acceleration … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD Engine: 2.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 227-250 horsepower 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $37,405 As Tested: $38,630 Performance: Welcome turbocharger availability Lots of useful torque Impressive acceleration … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Toyota Tacoma Limited 4×4 Double Cab Nightshade Edition Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 278 horsepower 285 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 18-mpg city, 22-mpg highway, 20-mpg combined Base Price: $41,980 As Tested: $45,183 Performance: Pleasant, reasonably compliant highway ride Good … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Lexus NX 300h Luxury Engine:2.5-liter I-4, 194 total system horsepower Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 33-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 31-mpg combined Base Price: $46,510 As Tested: $52,855 Performance: Smooth, comfortable highway ride Seamless auto stop/start OK fuel economy—we averaged … read more