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Model Tested: 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 168-horsepower 151 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 28-mpg city, 37-mpg highway, 31-mpg combined Base Price: $22,990 As Tested: $25,123 Performance: Excellent 6-speed manual transmission Smooth clutch and linkage Manual transmission … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Lexus UX 200 F Sport Engine:2.0-liter I-4, 169-horsepower 151 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 29-mpg city, 37-mpg highway, 33-mpg combined Base Price: $34,000 As Tested: $41,285 Performance: Acceleration on the leisurely side Smooth transmission Outstanding fuel … read more
Model Tested: Toyota RAV4 Limited AWD Engine: 2.5-Liter DOHC 4-Cylinder Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic Horsepower: 203 • Torque: 184 lb.-ft. EPA Ratings: 25/City • 33/Highway • 28/Combined Base Price: $34,900 As Tested: $39,536 Overview: The Toyota RAV4 Limited AWD is a great family vehicle, … read more
Model tested: 2019 Genesis G80 AWD 3.3T Sport Engine: 3.3-liter GDI twin turbo Transmission: 8-speed Shiftronic automatic w/paddle shifters Horsepower: 365 Torque: 376 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 17/city, 24/highway, 20/combined Base price: $57,750 As tested: $58,745 Overview: Hyundai launched its Genesis luxury brand for … read more
Model tested: 2019 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE Engine: 1.4-liter TSI DOHC turbo Transmission: 8-speed automatic Horsepower: 147 Torque: 184 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 30/city, 40/highway, 34/combined Base price: $22,155 As tested: $23,005 Overview: The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta compact sedan is as well-mannered on the … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Toyota Corolla XSE 5-Door Hatchback Engine: 2.0-Liter, 16-Valve, DOHC 4-Cylinder w/Dual Injection Transmission: Dynamic Shift Continually Variable Transmission Horsepower: 168 • Torque: 155 lb.-ft. EPA Ratings: 30/City • 38/Highway • 33/Combined Base Price: $24,090 • As Tested: $27,823 Overview: The … read more
Model tested: 2019 Honda Passport AWD Elite Engine: 3.5-liter VTEC V6 Transmission: 9-speed automatic Horsepower: 280 Torque: 262 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 19/city, 24/highway, 21/combined Base price: $43,680 As tested: $44,725 Overview: The 2019 Honda Passport is an all-new model based on the larger, … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Toyota Highlander Gas & Hybrid Versions Engine: 3.5-Liter, DOHC V6 — Gas Toyota Hybrid System — Hybrid Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic — Gas Continually Variable Transmission — Hybrid Horsepower: 295/Gas • 306/Hybrid EPA Ratings: 20/City • 26/Highway • 22/Combined — Gas … read more
Model tested: Genesis G70 AWD 3.3T Sport Engine: 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 Horsepower: 365 • Torque: 376 lb.ft. Transmission: 8-speed automatic SHIFTRONIC w/paddle shifters EPA ratings: 17/city, 24/highway, 20/combined Base price: $57,750 • As tested: $58,745 Overview: There’s lots of reasons the Genesis G70 … read more
