Model tested: Toyota Tacoma Nightshade 4×4 Double Cab Engine: 3.5-liter Atkinson-cycle with dual VVT-I Transmission: 6-speed automatic Horsepower: 278 Torque: 265 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 18/city, 22/highway, 20/combined Base price: $41,860 As tested: $45,183 Overview: Once upon a time, the Toyota Tacoma midsize pickup … read more
Model tested: 2022 AWD Ford Bronco Badlands Edition Engine: 2.7-liter Ecoboost V6 Transmission: 10-speed automatic Horsepower: 330 Torque: 415 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 17/city, 18/highway, 17/combined Base price: $42,095 As tested: $56,150 Overview: The question we’re most asked about the Ford Bronco is how … read more
Model tested: 2021 Mazda CX-30 AWD Premium Plus Engine: Skyactive-G 2.5-liter turbo Transmission: SKYACTIVE-drive 6-speed sport-mode automatic Horsepower: 227 Torque: 310 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 22/city, 30/highway, 25/combined Base price: $33,900 As tested: $35,400 Overview: Consumers who wanted more space than the smaller Mazda … read more
Model tested: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD Engine: 2.5-liter 4-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed automatic w/paddle shifters Horsepower: 187 Torque: 178 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 24/city, 29/highway, 26/combined Base price: $36,200 As tested: $37,620 Overview: The Hyundai Tucson is a crossover SUV that’s all new for … read more
Model tested: 2021 BMW M5 Competition Sedan Engine: 4.4-liter, twin-turbo V8 Transmission: 8-speed automatic w/paddle shifters Horsepower: 617 Torque: 553 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 25/city, 32/highway, 27/combined Base price: $103,500 As tested: $136,045 Overview: The 2021 BMW 5-Series M5 Competition is a midsize, high-performance, … read more
Model tested: Toyota Sienna XLE AWD Engine: 2.5-liter, gas 4-cylinder plus electric motor Transmission: Electronic CVT Horsepower: 189 gas, 180 electric, 245 combined Torque: Unavailable EPA rating: 35/city, 36/highway, 35/combined Base price: $41,750 As tested: $48,047 Overview: The Toyota Sienna is a minivan … read more
Model tested: 2022 Kia Carnival SX Engine: 3.5-liter direct injection V6 Transmission: 8-speed automatic Horsepower: 290 Torque: 262 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 19/city, 26/highway, 22/combined Base price: $41,100 As tested: $42,770 Overview: Is it an SUV or a minivan? The makeover of the Kia … read more
