The Northwest Automotive Press Association named the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4×4 as the top vehicle at its annual Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year competition. The completely redesigned 2018 Wrangler came out on top with its improved on-road and impressive … read more
Model Tested: 2018 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SEL w/4Motion Engine: 3.6-liter, 24-valve DOHC V6 with FSI direct fuel injection Power: 276 horsepower; 266 lb. ft. of torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic w/Tiptronic EPA Ratings: 17/city, 23/highway, 19/combined Base Price: $42,690 As Tested: $45,235 Overview: The … read more
Model Tested: 2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SE AWD SUV Engine: 2.5-liter I-4 + electric, 194 net horsepower, 152 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, on-demand all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 34-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 32-mpg combined Base Price: $32,185 As Tested: $36,450 Performance: Good acceleration and … read more
Model Tested: 2018 GMC Terrain Denali AWD Engine: 2-liter DOHC turbocharged 4-cylinder Power: 252 horsepower, 260 lb. ft. of torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic EPA Ratings: 21/city, 26/highway, 23/combined Base Price: $39,270 As Tested: $44,370 Overview: The 2018 GMC Terrain is an all-new compact … read more
Model Tested: 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club Engine:2.0-liter I-4, 155 horsepower, 148 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city, 33-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $29,155 As Tested: $35,240 Performance: Quick and nimble Excellent Brembo brakes, but an expensive … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Toyota Tundra 4×4 Limited Crewmax Engine:5.7-liter V-8, 381 horsepower, 401 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 13-mpg city, 17-mpg highway, 15-mpg combined Base Price: $44,195 As Tested: $51,516 Performance: Excellent, strong, impressive V-8 engine Great sounding powerful … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Lexus LX570 5-DR SUV Engine:5.7-liter V-8, 383 horsepower, 403 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, full-time four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 13-mpg city, 18-mpg highway, 15-mpg combined Base Price: $89,380 As Tested: $98,065 Performance: Very sophisticated 4×4 system with console controls Limited … read more
