Model Tested: 2019 Toyota Sequoia 4×4 TRD Sport Engine: 5.7-liter V-8, 381-horsepower, 401 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 13-mpg city, 17-mpg highway, 14-mpg combined Base Price: $54,640 As Tested: $59,745 Performance: Powerful V-8, excellent torque Thirsty: our best was 12.8-mpg … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Lexus GX460 Luxury Engine:4.6-liter V-8, 301-horsepower, 329 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, full-time four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 15-mpg city, 18-mpg highway, 16-mpg combined Base Price: $63,555 As Tested: $66,920 Performance: Smooth V-8 engine Locking center differential Rugged off-road capabilities Body … read more

Model tested: 2019 Toyota Sequoia 4×4 TRD Sport Engine: 5.7-liter iForce V8 • 381 horsepower • 401 lb.-ft. of torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic EPA ratings: 13/city, 17/highway, 14/combined Base price: $54,640 As tested: Unavailable The Toyota Sequoia is a full-size, eight-passenger, truck-based body-on-frame … read more

Model tested: 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring RF Engine: Skyactiv-G 2-liter, DOHC 4-cylinder Horsepower: 181 • Torque: 151 lb.-ft. Transmission: Skyactiv 6-speed manual EPA ratings: 26/city, 34/highway, 29/combined Base price: $33,335 • As tested: $33,905 The Mazda MX-5 Miata was completely redesigned … read more

Model tested: 2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Engine: 2-liter direct-injection VTEC turbo 4-cylinder Horsepower: 272 • Torque: 280 lb.-ft. Transmission: 10-speed automatic EPA ratings: 21/city, 26/highway, 23/combined Base price: $46,495 • As tested: Unavailable The 2019 Acura RDX is all new and marks … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 gas plus electric, 306-horsepower combined, 263 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 29-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 28-mpg combined Base Price: $48,630 As Tested: $49,939 Performance: Well-engineered hybrid system Good fuel … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Mazda6 Signature Engine:2.5-liter I-4 gas, 227-horsepower, 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 23 mpg city, 31-mpg highway, 26 mpg combined Base Price: $34,750 As Tested: $36,435 Performance: Strong performance from a 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine Excellent … read more