Model Tested: Lexus RX 450 hL — All Wheel Drive LUX Engine: 3.5-liter 24-Valve DOHC V-6 Hybrid Drive Transmission: Electronically Controlled Continually Variable Transmission (CVT) Horsepower: 308 • Torque: Unavailable EPA Rating: 29/City 28/Highway 29/Combined Base Price: $54,655 • As Tested: $63,765 Overview: … read more
Model Tested: 2020 Acura MDX AWD A-SPEC Engine:3.5-liter V-6, 290 horsepower 267 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 25-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $54,900 As Tested: $56,295 Performance: Strong acceleration and power Smooth, pleasant highway ride Corners well … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Lexus RC 350 AWD Engine:3.5-liter V-6, 311 horsepower 280 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 18-mpg city, 24-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $46,240 As Tested: $54,630 Performance: Strong, smooth V-6 engine Smooth automatic transmission Paddle shifters Dial … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE AWD Engine:2.5-liter I-4 + electric, 219 combined horsepower Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 41-mpg city, 38-mpg highway, 40-mpg combined Base Price: $33,700 As Tested: $37,899 Performance: Very good power and acceleration Excellent fuel economy—our best … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Mazda Miata MX-5 Club RF Engine:2.0-liter I-4, 181-horsepower 151 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city, 34-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $32,345 As Tested: $38,955 Performance: Great lively performance Very athletic, nimble Excellent for darting … read more
