Model: 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser Wheelbase: 112.2 inches Type: 4-Door SUV Base price: $81,165 Price as tested: $88,280 Engine: 5.7-L V-8 Transmission: 8-speed auto Suspension/front: Independent double wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar Suspension/rear: 4-link with coil springs, stabilizer bar and semi-floating … read more
Model: 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro 4×4 Wheelbase: 127.4 inches Type: Double Cab Pickup Base price: $25,850 Base TRD Pro: $45,515 As tested: $46,717 Engine: 3.5-L V-6 Transmission: 6-speed automatic Suspension/front: coil spring double wishbone with stabilizer bar Suspension/rear: leaf spring with outboard-mounted … read more
Model Tested: 2020 Subaru Outback Touring Engine:2.5-liter flat-4, 182-horsepower 176 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city, 33-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $37,345 As Tested: $38,355 Performance: Standard 2.5-L engine is OK–optional 2.4-L 260-hp turbo is better Mostly seamless … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Limited Engine:3.6-liter V-6 eHybrid, 260-horsepower Transmission: CVT automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 30-mpg gasoline only, 82-mpg electric + gasoline Base Price: $45,545 As Tested: $50,005 Performance: Strong acceleration with electric assist Smooth highway ride Excellent safety features Electric … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0T SEL R-Line w/4Motion Engine:2.0-L turbocharged I-4, 268 horsepower 258 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined Base Price: $43,560 As Tested: $44,555 Performance: Smooth highway ride with adaptive dampers … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Lexus RX 350 F Sport AWD SUV Engine:3.5-liter V-6, 295-horsepower 268 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 22-mpg combined Base Price: $50,620 As Tested: $61,315 Performance: Peppy V-6 engine Very smooth highway ride … read more
Members of the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) voted the 2019 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S Four-Door as the Northwest’s Most Fun to Drive Vehicle in its annual Run to the Sun performance vehicle and convertible event. This year marked the 13th anniversary of … read more
