Model Tested: 2020 Lexus RC F 2-DR Coupe Engine:5.0-liter V-8, 472 horsepower, 395 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 16-mpg city, 24-mpg highway, 19-mpg combined Base Price: $64,900 As Tested: $79,718 Performance: Impressive, exciting acceleration Beautiful engine/exhaust sounds, but not raucous … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Toyota Highlander Platinum V6 AWD Engine:3.5-liter V-6, 295 horsepower, 263 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined Base Price: $48,800 As Tested: $51,112 Performance: Smooth V-6 engine and 8-speed automatic transmission Lots of … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Mazda CX-30 Premium Package AWD Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 186 horsepower, 186 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 25-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 27-mpg combined Base Price: $29,600 As Tested: $31,670 Performance: Enjoyable driving experience Responsive steering Nimble size for urban … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE Sedan Engine:2.5-liter I-4, 208 net horsepower Transmission: CVT automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 44-mpg city, 47-mpg highway, 46-mpg combined Base Price: $32,550 As Tested: $39,766 Performance: Impressive fuel economy—50-mpg not unheard of Drive modes: Eco, Normal, Sport, … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Lexus ES350 F-Sport Engine: 3.5-Liter V6 Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic Horsepower: 302 Torque: 267 lb.-ft. EPA Ratings: 22/City • 31/Highway • 22/Combined Base Price: $44,635 • As Tested: $53,370 Overview: In spite of declining sedan popularity in favor of crossovers and … read more

Model Tested: Lexus RC300 AWD F-Sport Engine: 3.5-Liter V6 Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic Horsepower: 260 Torque: 236 lb.-ft. EPA Ratings: 18/City • 24/Highway • 21/Combined Base Price: $48,540 As Tested: $57,230 Overview: With sporty, aggressively handsome styling, and full-time AWD, the Lexus RC300 F-Sport … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Hyundai Sonata Limited Engine: 1.6-Liter Direct Injection Turbo 4-Cylinder Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic Horsepower: 180 Torque: 195 lb.-ft. EPA Ratings: 27/City • 36/Highway • 31/Combined Base Price: $33,300 As Tested: $34,625 Overview: In its quest to compete with the venerable Toyota … read more