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Model tested: Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Wide Body Engine: 392 V8 SRT Hemi Transmission: TorqueFlite 8-speed automatic Horsepower: 485 • Torque: Unavailable EPA ratings: 15/city, 24/highway, 18/combined Base price: $39,245 • As tested: $56,600 Overview: Unmitigated performance is the Dodge Challenger’s hallmark. … read more
Model tested: 2019 Chevy Silverado 4WD LT DBL Engine: 2.7-liter turbo Transmission: 8-speed automatic EPA ratings: 19/city, 22/highway, 20/combined Base price: $40,200 As tested: $49,369 Overview: An all-new 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 boasts substantial changes that should raise the bar for the full-size … read more
Model tested: 2019 Honda Pilot AWD Elite Engine: 3.5-liter VTEC V6 Transmission: 9-speed automatic with paddle shifters Horsepower: 280 Torque: 262 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 19/city, 26/highway, 22/combined Base price: $48,020 As tested: $48,020 Overview: The Honda Pilot is among the most versatile full-size … read more
Model tested: 2019 Hyundai Kona Ultimate AWD Engine: 1.6-liter turbocharged GDI 4-cylinder Transmission: 7-speed EcoShift dual clutch Horsepower: 175 Torque: 195 lb.ft. EPA ratings: 26/city, 29/highway, 27/combined Base price: $28,900 As tested: $30,080 Overview: Winner of numerous awards, the Kona is the smallest … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Ford Edge ST AWD Engine:2.7-liter twin turbocharged V-6, 335-horsepower 380 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $43,350 As Tested: $52,125 Performance: Impressive power from a diminutive V-6 Reasonable fuel … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0T SEL Premium w/4Motion Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4, 184-horsepower 221 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 21-mpg city, 29-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $37,195 As Tested: $38,190 Performance: Pleasant highway ride Confident in moderate off-road … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Toyota RAV4 Limited AWD SUV Engine:2.5-liter I-4, 203-horsepower 184 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 25-mpg city, 33-mpg highway, 28-mpg combined Base Price: $34,900 As Tested: $39,536 Performance: Engine really picks up in Sport mode Excellent fuel … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Honda Passport AWD Elite Engine:3.5-liter V-6, 280-horsepower 262 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 24-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $43,680 As Tested: $44,725 Performance: Strong V-6 engine Peppy acceleration Smooth transmission Pretty good fuel … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Lexus NX 300h 5-Door SUV Engine:2.5-liter hybrid I-4, 194-horsepower 152 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 33-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 31-mpg combined Base Price: $38,835 As Tested: $49,507 Performance: Power is adequate, but not impressive Fuel economy … read more
