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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
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
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
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
Model Tested: 2023 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid Nightshade Engine: 2.4-liter I-4, 208 combined horsepower and 163 lb.-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel drive EPA Rating: 44-mpg city, 47-mpg highway, 46-mpg combined Base Price: $30,615 As Tested: $32,839 Performance: Good fuel economy but … read more
Model Tested: 2023 Lexus GX 460 5-DR SUV Engine: 4.6-liter V-8, 301 horsepower and 329 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, full-time four-wheel drive EPA Rating: 15-mpg city, 19-mpg highway, 16-mpg combined Base Price: $56,425 As Tested: $62,460 Performance: Strong V-8 engine Smooth … read more
Model Tested: 2022 Mazda CX-30 Turbo AWD Premium Engine: 2.5-liter turbo I-4, 227/250 (regular/premium fuel) horsepower and 310/320 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $34,400 As Tested: $36,345 Performance: Strong turbocharged … read more
Model tested: 2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro Hybrid Engine: 3.4-liter iFORCE MAX twin-turbocharged V6 hybrid Transmission: 10-speed automatic Horsepower: 437 Torque: 583 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 19/city, 22/highway, 20/combined Base price: $76,000 As tested: $80,291 Overview: The 2023, third-generation Toyota Sequoia is new from … read more
Model Tested: 2023 Lexus ES 350 F Sport Handling Engine: 3.5-liter turbo V-6, 302 horsepower and 267 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 31-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $47,800 As Tested: $53,775 Performance: Strong V-6 engine … read more
