Model Tested: 2022 Lexus LX 600 Ultra Luxury Engine: 3.5-liter V-6, 409 horsepower and 479 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 17-mpg city, 22-mpg highway, 19-mpg combined Base Price: $126,000 As Tested: $128,030 Performance: Great off-road capabilities Loaded with … read more

 Model Tested: 2022 Toyota Avalon XSE Hybrid Nightshade Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 215 combined horsepower and 163 lb.-ft torque Transmission: ECVT automatic transmission, front-wheel drive EPA Rating: 43-mpg city, 43-mpg highway, 43-mpg combined Base Price: $40,600 As Tested: $44,157 Performance: Excellent fuel economy in … read more

Model Tested: 2022 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: $38,650 As Tested: $40,270 Performance: Smooth, well-integrated performance Powerful … read more

 Model Tested: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4×4 Double Cab Engine: 3.5-liter V-6, 278 horsepower and 265 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 18-mpg city, 22-mpg highway, 20-mpg combined Base Price: $35,655 As Tested: $43,164 Performance: Strong off-road capabilities Pleasant … read more

Americans Stay Above Water on Vehicle Purchases Auto affordability is something to watch closely, even though the average U.S. household keeps up with higher monthly payments, significant financial obligations and inflation’s effect on all-around household expenses. “Consumers, at least in the first quarter … read more

Model tested: 2022 Mazda CX-5 AWD Signature Engine: Skyactive 2.5-liter turbo Transmission: Skyactive Drive 6-speed automatic Horsepower: 227 Torque: 310 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 22/city, 27/highway, 24/combined Base price: $38,650 As tested: $40,270 Overview: The Mazda CX-5 is arguably the sportiest in the highly … read more

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 … read more