Model tested: 2023 Honda HR-V 5-door AWD EX-L Engine: 2-liter inline four-cylinder Transmission: continuously variable transmission (CVT) Horsepower: 158 Torque: 138 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 25/city, 30/highway, 27/combined Base price: $28,950 As tested: $30,590 Overview: The Honda HR-V, Honda’s smallest crossover, is one of … read more
VW Launches Alexa-Guided Test Drives Dealer response is mixed to Volkswagen’s recent announcement that some shoppers could soon schedule in-person Alexa-guided test drives. The approximately 30-minute-long test drive is enabled through an Echo Auto device on the vehicle’s dashboard, VW says. The automaker … read more
Model tested: 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X AWD Crew Cab Engine: 6.2-liter Ecotec3 V8 Transmission: 10-speed automatic Horsepower: 420 Torque: 460 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 14/city, 18/highway, 16/combined Base price: $73,300 As tested: $76,790 Overview: Updated for the 2022 model year, the GMC Sierra … read more
Model Tested: 2022 Mazda3 Turbo Premium AWD Sedan Engine: 2.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 227-250 horsepower, 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 27-mpg combined Base Price: $33,100 As Tested: $34,750 Performance: Turbocharger boosts personality Quite athletic, nimble Sport … read more
Model Tested: 2022 Lexus ES 300h F Sport Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 215 total horsepower and 163 lb.-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel drive EPA Rating: 43-mpg city, 44-mpg highway, 44-mpg combined Base Price: $45,450 As Tested: $52,695 Performance: Excellent fuel economy—our best … read more
Model Tested: 2022 Toyota Tundra HV 4×4 Capstone Hybrid CrewMax Engine: 3.5-liter V-6, 437 horsepower and 583 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 22-mpg highway, 20-mpg combined Base Price: $73,530 As Tested: $77,339 Performance: Performance modes: 2H, … read more
Model Tested: 2023 Honda HR-V 5DR AWD EX-L Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 158 horsepower and 138 lb.-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 25-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 27-mpg combined Base Price: $28,950 As Tested: $30,590 Performance: Pleasant city and highway ride … read more
