Behind The Wheel
Autos
Model tested: 2019 Toyota Sequoia 4×4 TRD Sport Engine: 5.7-liter iForce V8 • 381 horsepower • 401 lb.-ft. of torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic EPA ratings: 13/city, 17/highway, 14/combined Base price: $54,640 As tested: Unavailable The Toyota Sequoia is a full-size, eight-passenger, truck-based body-on-frame … read more
Autos
Model tested: 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring RF Engine: Skyactiv-G 2-liter, DOHC 4-cylinder Horsepower: 181 • Torque: 151 lb.-ft. Transmission: Skyactiv 6-speed manual EPA ratings: 26/city, 34/highway, 29/combined Base price: $33,335 • As tested: $33,905 The Mazda MX-5 Miata was completely redesigned … read more
Autos
Model tested: 2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Engine: 2-liter direct-injection VTEC turbo 4-cylinder Horsepower: 272 • Torque: 280 lb.-ft. Transmission: 10-speed automatic EPA ratings: 21/city, 26/highway, 23/combined Base price: $46,495 • As tested: Unavailable The 2019 Acura RDX is all new and marks … read more
Flash Drive
Model Tested: 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 gas plus electric, 306-horsepower combined, 263 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 29-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 28-mpg combined Base Price: $48,630 As Tested: $49,939 Performance: Well-engineered hybrid system Good fuel … read more
Flash Drive
Model Tested: 2018 Mazda6 Signature Engine:2.5-liter I-4 gas, 227-horsepower, 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 23 mpg city, 31-mpg highway, 26 mpg combined Base Price: $34,750 As Tested: $36,435 Performance: Strong performance from a 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine Excellent … read more
Flash Drive
Model Tested: 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Engine:2.0-liter I-4 gas, 181-horsepower, 151 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 26 mpg city, 34-mpg highway, 29 mpg combined Base Price: $33,335 As Tested: $35,905 Performance: Excellent performance 26 more hp … read more
Autos
Model tested: 2019 Chevy Traverse AWD Premier Engine: 3.6-liter V6 SIDI WT • 310 horsepower • 266 lb. ft. of torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic EPA ratings: 17/city, 25/highway, 20/combined Base price: $48,200 As tested: $49,590 Overview: Redesigned in 2018 — including a new … read more
Autos
Model tested: 2019 Kia Stinger GT Engine: 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 • 365 horsepower • 376 lb. ft. of torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic with paddle shifters and five programmable driving modes EPA ratings: 19/city, 25/highway, 21/combined Base price: $38,350 As tested: $39,250 Overview: The … read more
Autos
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