Behind The Wheel
Autos
Model tested: 2020 Platinum AWD Toyota Highlander Hybrid Engine: 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder and Atkinson-cycle electric motor Transmission: Electronic continuously variable transmission Horsepower: 243/combined Torque: 175 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 35/city, 34/highway, 35/combined Base price: $50,200 As tested: $52,512 Overview: The redesigned 2020 Toyota Highlander features … read more
Model Tested: 2020 Hyundai Sonata Limited Engine: 1.6-Liter Direct Injection Turbo 4-Cylinder Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic Horsepower: 180 Torque: 195 lb.-ft. EPA Ratings: 27/City • 36/Highway • 31/Combined Base Price: $33,300 As Tested: $34,625 Overview: In its quest to compete with the venerable Toyota … read more
Model Tested: 2020 Mazda CX-30 AWD Premium Engine: Skyactive-G 2.5-Liter DOHC 4 Cylinder Transmission: Skyactive Drive 6-Speed Automatic Horsepower: 185 Torque: 186 lb-ft EPA Rating: 25/City • 32/Highway • 27/Combined Base Price: $29,600 • As Tested: $31,670 Overview: Consumers who want more space … read more
Model Tested: 2020 Genesis G90 RW 5.0 Engine: 5.0-Liter GDI V8 Transmission: 8-Speed Shiftronic Automatic w/Paddle Shifters Horsepower: 420 • Torque: 383 lb-ft EPA Rating: 16/City • 24/Highway • 19/Combined Base Price: $75,700 As Tested: $76,695 Overview: The flagship Genesis G90 rivals some … read more
Autos
Model tested: Toyota Tundra TRD Pro CrewMax 4×4 Engine: 5.7-liter, DOHC 32-valve iForce V8 Transmission: 6-speed sequential shift automatic Horsepower: 381 Torque: 401 lb.ft. EPA ratings: 13/city, 17/highway, 14/combined Base price: $49,645 As tested: $51,040 Overview: The differences in the 2019 Toyota Tundra … read more
Model Tested: Lexus RC300 AWD F-Sport Engine: 3.5-Liter V6 Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic Horsepower: 260 Torque: 236 lb.-ft. EPA Ratings: 18/City • 24/Highway • 21/Combined Base Price: $48,540 As Tested: $57,230 Overview: With sporty, aggressively handsome styling, and full-time AWD, the Lexus RC300 F-Sport … read more
Model Tested: 2020 Lexus ES350 F-Sport Engine: 3.5-Liter V6 Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic Horsepower: 302 Torque: 267 lb.-ft. EPA Ratings: 22/City • 31/Highway • 22/Combined Base Price: $44,635 • As Tested: $53,370 Overview: In spite of declining sedan popularity in favor of crossovers and … read more
Autos
Model tested: 2019 Bullitt Mustang Engine: 5-liter TI-VCT V8 Transmission: 6-speed manual Horsepower: 480 Torque: 420 lb.ft. EPA ratings: 15/city, 24/highway, 18/combined Base price: $46,595 As tested: Not available Overview: The 1968 Steve McQueen film “Bullitt” featured the granddaddy of all car chases … read more
Autos
Model tested: 2020 Kia Telluride SX V6 AWD Engine: 3.8-liter gas direct injection V6 Horsepower: 291 Torque: 262 lb.-ft. at 5,200 rpm Transmission: 8-speed automatic EPA ratings: 19/city, 24/highway, 21/combined Base price: $43,490 As tested: $46,860 Overview: There’s a reason the all-new, 2020 … read more