Model Tested: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE Engine: 2.0-liter hybrid I-4 with 3 electric motors, 196 combined horsepower and 139 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 45-mpg city, 38-mpg highway, 42-mpg combined Base Price: $31.065 As Tested: $36,275 Performance: Excellent, peppy performance Sport mode makes a difference Good freeway onramp […]
Bruce Caldwell
A lifelong car enthusiast, Bruce Caldwell has an English degree from the University of Washington. In 1975 he joined CAR CRAFT as associate editor. He was a feature editor at HOT ROD and editor of Chevy High Performance, Muscle Car Review, Mustangs and Fords, Chevy Action, Corvette Milestones, Street Rod Quarterly, Mopar Milestones, Mustang Milestones, and Muscle Car Milestones. He has authored several best-selling automotive how-to books and written for numerous national magazines. He has tested over 2,000 new vehicles. He restores collector cars in a well-equipped home shop. Bruce is married with three children.
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2023 Honda Accord Hybrid
Model Tested: 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring Engine: 2.0-liter gas/electric hybrid I-4, 204 horsepower and 247-lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel drive EPA Rating: 46-mpg city, 41-mpg highway, 44-mpg combined Base Price: $37,890 As Tested: $38,985 Performance: New dual-motor hybrid powertrain 1.1-kWh lithium-ion battery pack Drive modes: econ, normal, sport, individual (custom) Impressive fuel […]
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2024 Toyota Tundra Platinum CrewMax — City Luxury, Off-Road Prowess
Model tested: 2024 Toyota Tundra HV 4×4 Platinum CrewMax 5.5 Engine: 3.4-liter, twin-turbo V-6 hybrid Transmission: 10-speed automatic, four-wheel drive Horsepower: 437 Torque: 583-lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 19/city, 22/highway, 20/combined Base price: $68,705 As tested: $74,317 Overview: The 2024 Toyota Tundra Hybrid 4×4 Platinum CrewMax is a long name for a full-size pickup that’s as long […]
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2023 Ford Maverick XLT — The Little Pickup That Can Do a Lot
Model tested: 2023 Ford Maverick XLT Crew Cab FWD Engine: 2.5-liter hybrid I-4 Transmission: CVT automatic, front-wheel drive Horsepower: 191 combined Torque: 173 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 42/city, 33/highway, 37/combined Base price: $24,455 As tested: $30,625 Overview: The 2023 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid crew cab compact pickup has a four-cylinder gas engine and an electric motor […]
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2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Crew Cab — Big Muscle, Big Interior, Big Capability
Model tested: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Crew Cab ZR2 4WD diesel Engine: 6.6-liter Duramax turbo-diesel V-8 Transmission: 10-speed Allison automatic, four-wheel drive Horsepower: 470 Torque: 975-lb.-ft. EPA ratings: Not rated Base price: $69,600 As tested: $86,805 Overview: The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Crew Cab ZR2 pickup is a big, brawny, 3/4-ton four-by-four pickup with athletic […]
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2023 Toyota Prius Prime
Model Tested: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Premium Engine: 2.0-liter gas/electric plug-in I-4, 220 combined net horsepower and 139 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel drive EPA Rating: 114-mpge electricity + gasoline, 48-mpg gasoline only Base Price: $39,170 As Tested: $43,292 Performance: Impressive economy Very good acceleration Confident freeway onramp merging power Smooth CVT […]
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2023 Lexus LC 500h Coupe
Model Tested: 2023 Lexus LC 500h Coupe Engine: 3.5-liter liter gas/electric V-6, 354 horsepower and 369 lb.-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city,33-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $99,450 As Tested: $115,160 Performance: Strong, powerful engine but not as powerful as V-8 model Auto downshifts Smooth linear power application especially […]
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2023 Honda Pilot AWD Transport
Model Tested: 2023 Honda Pilot AWD Trailsport Engine: 3.5-liter V-6, 285 horsepower and 262 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 18-mpg city, 23-mpg highway, 20-mpg combined Base Price: $48,350 As Tested: $48,745 Performance: Smooth, responsive V-6 engine Excellent 10-speed automatic transmission Good acceleration Good economy–our best was 25.8-mpg highway Very pleasant […]
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2023 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo
Model Tested: 2023 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo Signature AWD Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 227 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $39,650 As Tested: $41,520 Performance: Smooth, well-integrated performance Powerful turbocharged engine Strong acceleration Sport, Normal, Off-road drive modes Impressive standard safety […]