Model Tested: 2023 Lexus GX 460 5-DR SUV Engine: 4.6-liter V-8, 301 horsepower and 329 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, full-time four-wheel drive EPA Rating: 15-mpg city, 19-mpg highway, 16-mpg combined Base Price: $56,425 As Tested: $62,460 Performance: Strong V-8 engine Smooth … read more
Model Tested: 2022 Mazda CX-30 Turbo AWD Premium Engine: 2.5-liter turbo I-4, 227/250 (regular/premium fuel) horsepower and 310/320 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $34,400 As Tested: $36,345 Performance: Strong turbocharged … read more
Model Tested: 2023 Lexus ES 350 F Sport Handling Engine: 3.5-liter turbo V-6, 302 horsepower and 267 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 31-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $47,800 As Tested: $53,775 Performance: Strong V-6 engine … read more
Model Tested: 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer AWD RS Engine:1.3-liter turbo 3-cylinder, 155 horsepower and 174 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 28-mpg combined Base Price: $27,400 As Tested: $31,530 Performance: OK performance from tiny 1.3-liter 3-cylinder … read more
Model Tested: 2022 Ford Lightning 4×4 SuperCrew XLT Engine: dual electric motors, 580 horsepower and 775 lb.-ft torque Transmission: direct drive automatic transmission, four-wheel drive EPA Rating: 78-mpge city, 63-mpge highway, 70-mpge combined Base Price: $52,974 As Tested: $76,384 Performance: Impressive acceleration Very … read more
Model Tested: 2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport Engine: 4.0-liter V-6, 270 horsepower and 278 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 5-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel drive EPA Rating: 16-mpg city, 19-mpg highway, 17-mpg combined Base Price: $42,025 As Tested: $45,904 Performance: Body on ladder frame toughness for … read more
Model Tested: 2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD Type S ADV Engine: 3.0-liter V-6, 355 horsepower and 354 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 17-mpg city, 21-mpg highway, 19-mpg combined Base Price: $72,050 As Tested: $73,595 Performance: Pleasant city and highway … read more
