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Model tested: 2023 Ford Bronco Raptor Engine: 3-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 Transmission: 10-speed automatic Horsepower: 418 Torque: 440 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 15/city, 16/highway, 15/combined Base price: $68,500 As tested: $74,425 Overview: The Ford Bronco is one stellar off-road SUV, with a unique look … read more
Model Tested: 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R 4×4 Supercrew Engine: 5.2-liter supercharged V-8, 700 horsepower and 640 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel drive EPA Rating: 10-mpg city,15-mpg highway, 12-mpg combined Base Price: $75,775 As Tested: $111,935 Performance: Incredibly strong, powerful engine … read more
Model Tested: 2024 Subaru Impreza RS Hatchback Engine: 2.5-liter flat-4-cylinder, 182 horsepower and 178 lb.-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city, 33-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $27,885 As Tested: $31,045 Performance: Stiffer chassis than previous models Excellent, … read more
Model Tested: 2023 GMC Yukon 4WD Denali Ultimate Engine: 6.2-liter V-8, 420 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel drive EPA Rating: 14-mpg city,18-mpg highway, 16-mpg combined Base Price: $93,255 As Tested: $97,745 Performance: Strong, powerful engine Tons of torque … read more
Model Tested: 2023 Toyota GR86 Premium 2+2 Coupe 6 Speed Manual Transmission Engine: 2.4-liter flat-4-cylinder, 228 horsepower and 184 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, rear-wheel drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 22-mpg combined Base Price: $30,500 As Tested: $32,363 Performance: Lively … read more
Model Tested: 2023 Lexus LS 500 AWD F Sport Engine: 3.4-liter twin-turbo V-6, 416 horsepower and 442 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 17-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $83,235 As Tested: $88,545 Performance: Impressive twin-turbo V-6 … read more
Model Tested: 2023 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD Engine: 2.5-liter turbocharged I-4 , 227 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined Base Price: $48,460 As Tested: $50,455 Performance: Standard AWD Smooth highway … read more
Model Tested: 2023 Toyota Venza XLE Nightshade Hybrid AWD Engine: 2.5-liter I-4 hybrid, 219 horsepower and 163 lb.-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 40-mpg city, 37-mpg highway, 39-mpg combined Base Price: $38,930 As Tested: $41,665 Performance: Hybrid feature standard … read more
Model Tested: 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid AWD Sport Touring Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 204 horsepower and 247 lb.-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 40-mpg city, 34-mpg highway, 37-mpg combined Base Price: $38,600 As Tested: $39,845 Performance: Impressive EPA ratings Our … read more
