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Model tested: 2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Engine: 3-liter VTEC with variable cylinder management and three-motor Sport Hybrid SH-AWD powertrain • 321 combined horsepower Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic EPA ratings: 26/city, 27/highway, 27/combined Base price: $59,550 As tested: $60,545 Overview: The Acura MDX … read more
Model Tested: 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Touring Engine:1.5-liter I-4 gas plus electric motor, 212-horsepower, 232 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatictransmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 42 mpg gas only, 110 mpg electricity + gas Base Price: $36,600 As Tested: $37,490 Performance: Great hybrid fuel economy—we … read more
The Northwest Automotive Press Association named the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio as the Northwest’s Most Fun to Drive Vehicle in its annual Run to the Sun performance car and convertible event. The Stelvio Quadrifoglio impressed the participating journalists with its powerful engine, … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Subaru Forester Sport Engine:2.5-liter flat-4, 182-horsepower, 176 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatictransmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city, 33-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $28,795 As Tested: $31,815 Performance: Respectable acceleration Paddle shifters Normal, Snow/Dirt, and Deep Snow mode 8.7-inch ground … read more
Model Tested: 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen TSI SE Engine:1.8-liter turbo I-4, 170-horsepower, 184 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatictransmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 24-mpg city, 33-mpg highway, 28-mpg combined Base Price: $27,320 As Tested: $28,215 Performance: Impressive fuel economy—our best was 36.2-mpg Good power Paddle … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Acura MDX AWD A-SPEC Engine:3.5-liter V-6, 290-horsepower, 267 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 25-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $54,800 As Tested: $56,195 Performance: Good fuel economy for its size—our best was 25.2-mpg highway … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring AWD Engine:2.5-liter turbo I-4, 227-horsepower, 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatictransmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 25-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $42,640 As Tested: $45,455 Performance: Good performance considering size and only four-cylinder engine Noticeably … read more
Model Tested: 2018 Kia Stinger GT RWD Engine:3.3-liter V-6, 365-horsepower, 376 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatictransmission, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 25-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $38,350 As Tested: $39,250 Performance: Impressive acceleration from twin turbo V-6 Sport mode really livens performance … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Honda Insight Touring Hybrid Engine:1.5-liter I-4 plus electric motor, 151-horsepower, 197 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatictransmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 51-mpg city, 45-mpg highway, 48-mpg combined Base Price: $28,090 As Tested: $28,985 Performance: Acceleration boosted with electric motor Eco Assist mode … read more
