A great way to evaluate new cars and SUVs is to drive them back-to-back on great roads. Most consumers don’t have that luxury, but members of the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) get that experience on their annual Run to the Sun event. … read more

Model: 2020 Subaru Outback Touring Wheelbase: 108.1 inches Type: 4-Door crossover Base price: $26,645 (base Outback) Base price Touring: $37,345 As tested: $37,345 (no options) Engine: 2.5-L DOHC 4-cylinder BOXER Transmission: 8-speed CVT with manual mode Suspension/front: MacPherson strut type with stabilizer bar … read more

Model: 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser Wheelbase: 112.2 inches Type: 4-Door SUV Base price: $81,165 Price as tested: $88,280 Engine: 5.7-L V-8 Transmission: 8-speed auto Suspension/front: Independent double wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar Suspension/rear: 4-link with coil springs, stabilizer bar and semi-floating … read more

Model: 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro 4×4 Wheelbase: 127.4 inches Type: Double Cab Pickup Base price: $25,850 Base TRD Pro: $45,515 As tested: $46,717 Engine: 3.5-L V-6 Transmission: 6-speed automatic Suspension/front: coil spring double wishbone with stabilizer bar Suspension/rear: leaf spring with outboard-mounted … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Subaru Outback Touring Engine:2.5-liter flat-4, 182-horsepower 176 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city, 33-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $37,345 As Tested: $38,355 Performance: Standard 2.5-L engine is OK–optional 2.4-L 260-hp turbo is better Mostly seamless … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Limited Engine:3.6-liter V-6 eHybrid, 260-horsepower Transmission: CVT automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 30-mpg gasoline only, 82-mpg electric + gasoline Base Price: $45,545 As Tested: $50,005 Performance: Strong acceleration with electric assist Smooth highway ride Excellent safety features Electric … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0T SEL R-Line w/4Motion Engine:2.0-L turbocharged I-4, 268 horsepower 258 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined Base Price: $43,560 As Tested: $44,555 Performance: Smooth highway ride with adaptive dampers … read more