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2023 Toyota Corolla Cross
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,...
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2024 Acura MDX Type S — Putting the ‘Sport’ in Sport...
Model tested: 2024 Acura MDX SH-AWD Type S Advance Engine: 3-liter turbocharged V-6 Transmission: 10-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 355 Torque: 354 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 17/city, 21/highway, 19/combined Base price: $73,500 As tested:...
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Convertibles
MOST FUN IN THE SUN CONVERTIBLES A great way to evaluate new cars and SUVs is to drive them back-to-back on great roads. Most consumers don’t have that luxury, but members of the...
Industry News
2023 Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year Announced
After two days of on- and off-road evaluations, the automotive media professionals of the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) named the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV as the Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the...
2024 Acura MDX Type S — Putting the ‘Sport’ in Sport Utility Vehicle
Model tested: 2024 Acura MDX SH-AWD Type S Advance Engine: 3-liter turbocharged V-6 Transmission: 10-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 355 Torque: 354 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 17/city, 21/highway, 19/combined Base price: $73,500 As tested: $75,295 Overview: The 2024 Acura MDX Type S Advance SUV … read more
2024 Subaru Crosstrek — A Northwest Favorite for Active Families
Model tested: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness Engine: 2.5-liter boxer 4-cylinder Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 182 Torque: 178 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 25/city, 29/highway, 27/combined Base price: $31,995 As tested: $35,550 Overview: The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek is a compact all-wheel-drive SUV that ideally … read more
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander — More Room for Friends and Family, and Everything Else
Model tested: 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander 4WD Platinum Hybrid Max Engine: 2.4-liter, turbocharged I-4 hybrid Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 362 Torque: 400-lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 26/city, 27/highway, 27/combined Base price: $58,125 As tested: $59,878 Overview: The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander 4WD Hybrid … read more
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross
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 … read more
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 … read more
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 … read more
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 … read more