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

Model Tested: 2019 Honda Pilot AWD Elite Engine: 3.5-liter V-6, 280-horsepower 262 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 22-mpg combined Base Price: $48,020 As Tested: $48,020 Performance: Smooth V-6 engine Good fuel economy for its size—our best … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD PRO 4×4 Double Cab Engine:3.5-liter V-6, 278-horsepower 265 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 18-mpg city, 22-mpg highway, 20-mpg combined Base Price: $45,515 As Tested: $47,812 Performance: Good acceleration when you put your foot … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 168-horsepower 151 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 28-mpg city, 37-mpg highway, 31-mpg combined Base Price: $22,990 As Tested: $25,123 Performance: Excellent 6-speed manual transmission Smooth clutch and linkage Manual transmission … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Lexus UX 200 F Sport Engine:2.0-liter I-4, 169-horsepower 151 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 29-mpg city, 37-mpg highway, 33-mpg combined Base Price: $34,000 As Tested: $41,285 Performance: Acceleration on the leisurely side Smooth transmission Outstanding fuel … read more

Model tested: Toyota Tundra TRD Pro CrewMax 4×4 Engine: 5.7-liter, DOHC 32-valve iForce V8 Transmission: 6-speed sequential shift automatic Horsepower: 381 Torque: 401 lb.ft. EPA ratings: 13/city, 17/highway, 14/combined Base price: $49,645 As tested: $51,040 Overview: The differences in the 2019 Toyota Tundra … read more

Model tested: 2019 Bullitt Mustang Engine: 5-liter TI-VCT V8 Transmission: 6-speed manual Horsepower: 480 Torque: 420 lb.ft. EPA ratings: 15/city, 24/highway, 18/combined Base price: $46,595 As tested: Not available Overview: The 1968 Steve McQueen film “Bullitt” featured the granddaddy of all car chases … read more