Behind The Wheel

Each issue we feature automotive reviews of some of the latest vehicles available — see the newest cars and trucks in the West Sound. These reviews are only a sample of what we have in WestSound Magazine each issue — subscribe to the print version today to see all of what we have to offer!

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2023 Toyota GR86

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

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2023 Lexus LS 500

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

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2023 Mazda CX-9

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

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2023 Toyota Venza

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

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2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid AWD

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

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2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro

Model Tested: 2023 Toyota Sequoia 4WD TRD Pro Hybrid Engine: 3.4-liter twin-turbo V-6, 437 horsepower and 583 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 22-mpg highway, 20-mpg combined Base Price: $76,000 As Tested: $80,291 Performance: Hybrid feature helps … read more

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2023 Mazda 3 Turbo Hatchback

Model Tested: 2023 Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo AWD Hatchback Premium Engine: 2.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 211 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft torque Transmission:  6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city, 31-mpg highway, 26-mpg combined Base Price: $35,300 As Tested: $36,895 Performance: Responsive engine … read more

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2023 Lexus RX 500h F Sport

Model Tested: 2023 Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance AWD Engine: 2.4-liter I-4, 366 horsepower and 406 lb.-ft torque Transmission:  6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 27-mpg city, 28-mpg highway, 27-mpg combined Base Price: $61,600 As Tested: $70,620 Performance: Decent fuel economy–our … read more

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2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland

Model Tested: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4xe Engine: 2.0-liter I-4 Turbo PHEV, 375 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft torque Transmission:  8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city, 24-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined (gas), 56-MPGe Base Price: $65,750 As Tested: $75,305 Performance: Excellent … read more

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