Model tested: 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid EX Engine: 1.6-liter turbocharged plug-in hybrid powertrain Transmission: 6-speed automatic w/paddle shifters Horsepower: 227 Torque: 258 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 39/city, 35/highway, 37/combined Base price: $35,990 As tested: $37,820 Overview: The 2022 Kia Sorento is a three-row crossover SUV and after a redesign last year, the Sorento lineup grew with […]
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2022 Kia Telluride — Checking All The Boxes
Model tested: 2022 Kia Telluride SX AWD Engine: 3.8-liter gas direct injection 6-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed automatic Horsepower: 291 Torque: 262 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 19/city, 24/highway, 21/combined Base price: $44,590 As tested: $51,010 Overview: The Kia Telluride continues winning awards, just as it has since it debuted in 2020. It was most recently named US News […]
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2022 Lexus LX 600 — Checking All the Luxury Boxes
Model tested: 2022 Lexus LX 600 Ultra Lux Engine: 3.5-liter, twin-turbo V6 Transmission: 10-speed automatic Horsepower: 409 Torque: 479 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 17/city, 22/highway, 19/combined Base price: $126,000 As tested: $128,030 Overview: The Lexus LX 600 is Toyota’s luxury brand’s biggest and most luxurious SUV ever. It underwent a full makeover from the lugnuts up […]
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2022 Kia EV6 — Surprisingly Strong Performer
Model tested: 2022 Kia EV6 Wind AWD Engine: 166 KW electric motor Battery: 77.4 kWh lithium ion battery Horsepower: 225 Torque: 265 lb.-ft. Range: 310 miles Base price: $52,895 As tested: $54,110 Overview: The 2022 Kia EV6 is a small hatchback crossover and the first Kia designed and built from the ground up as an […]
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2022 Genesis GV70 — One Serious Contender
Model tested: 2022 Genesis GV70 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige Engine: 3.5-liter twin turbo V6 Transmission: 8-speed sport automatic w/paddle shifters Horsepower: 375 Torque: 391 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 19/city, 25/highway, 21/combined Base price: $52,600 As tested: $65,045 Overview: There’s reasons Genesis’ all-new 2022 GV70 sport-utility vehicle is winning numerous awards — like the Northwest Automotive Press […]
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2022 BMW 430i — Four-Door Returns for 2022
Model tested: 2022 BMW 430i Gran Coupe Engine: 2-liter TwinPower turbo inline 4-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed automatic Horsepower: 255 Torque: Unavailable EPA ratings: 25/city, 34/highway, 28/combined Base price: $45,200 As tested: $56,300 Overview: The 4-Series Gran Coupe marks the return of a four-door sedan to BMW’s 4-Series lineup after being excused from the 2021 model year. […]
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2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E — A Lot to Like
Model tested: Mustang Mach-E GT AWD Engine: Two electric motors Horsepower: 346 Torque: 428 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 90/city, 77/highway, 84/combined Base price: $59,900 As tested: $63,285 Overview: We’ve all heard the ad nauseum buzz about Ford’s Mustang Mach-E — the electric crossover sport-utility vehicle. In our view, calling this a Mustang is an aberration that […]
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2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited Hybrid — Much to Like
Model tested: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD Engine: 1.6-liter turbocharged GDi 4-cylinder hybrid Transmission: 6-speed automatic w/Shiftronic and paddle shifters Horsepower: 180 Torque: 195 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 37/city, 36/highway, 37/combined Base price: $37,350 As tested: $38,704 Overview: The Hyundai Tucson is a crossover sport-utility vehicle that’s all new for 2022. Unassuming and utilitarian, it offers […]
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2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness — Refined Toughness
Model tested: 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness Engine: 2.4-liter DOHC 4-cylinder turbocharged boxer Transmission: High-torque Lineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual mode Horsepower: 260 Torque: 277 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 22/city, 26/highway, 24/combined Base price: $30,905 As tested: $38,120 Overview: Subaru is affectionately known as the “Official Car of the Pacific Northwest” for lots of good reasons — […]