Model tested: 2021 Toyota Avalon Limited AWD Engine: 2.5-liter DOHC 4-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed, electronically controlled automatic Horsepower: 205 Torque: 185 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 25/city, 34/highway, 28/combined Base price: $42,175 As tested: $44,725 Overview: The Avalon is Toyota’s top-of-the-line luxury sedan. It’s a refined … read more
Model tested: 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club Engine: 2-liter DOHC 4-cylinder Transmission: Skyactiv 6-speed manual Horsepower: 181 Torque: 151 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 26/city, 34/highway, 29/combined Base price: $33,045 As tested: $39,255 Overview: The Mazda MX-5 Miata is the quintessential classic sports car … read more
Model tested: 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat AWD Engine: 6.2-liter Hemi V8 SRT Transmission: 8-speed automatic w/paddle shifters Horsepower: 710 Torque: 640 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 12/city, 17/highway, 13/combined Base price: $80,995 As tested: $91,550 Overview: 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is a crossover … read more
Model tested: 2021 Lexus LC 500 convertible Engine: 5-liter V8 Di HP Transmission: 10-speed sport direct automatic w/paddle shifters Horsepower: 471 Torque: 398 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 15/city, 25/highway, 18/combined Base price: $101,000 As tested: $113,450 Overview: The new convertible version of the 2021 … read more
Model tested: 2021 Mazda 3 AWD Premium Plus Engine: Skyactiv 2.5-liter DOHC turbo Transmission: SKYACTIVE-Drive 6-speed automatic Horsepower: 227 Torque: 310 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 23/city, 32/highway, 27/combined Base price: $32,450 As tested: $33,890 Overview: The 2021 Mazda 3 is available as a compact … read more
Model tested: 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD Engine: 3.8-liter GDI V6 Transmission: 8-speed automatic SHIFTRONIC w/paddle shifters Horsepower: 291 Torque: 262 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 19/city, 24/highway, 21/combined Base price: $47,750 As tested: $49,500 Overview: The 2021 Hyundai Palisade is a big, plush, comfortable … read more
Model tested: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Limited plug-in hybrid Engine: 3.6-liter hybrid V6 Transmission: EFlite Si-EV Horsepower: 260 EPA rating: 82 MPGe/EV only, 30/combined EV & gas Base price: $45,845 As tested: $49,835 Overview: The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica checks every luxury — and utilitarian … read more
