Model Tested: 2021 Lexus LX 570 5-Door SUV Engine: 5.7-liter V-8, 383 horsepower, 403 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 12-mpg city, 16-mpg highway, 14-mpg combined Base Price: $91,580 As Tested: $106,845 Performance: Lots of high-tech off-road, bad weather technology Very rugged, … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Ford F-350 4×4 Crew Cab Limited Styleside Limited Engine :6.7-liter turbo diesel, 475 horsepower, 1050 lb-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive Base Price: $85,365 As Tested: $87,655 Performance: Highly refined diesel engine Instant start Very quiet diesel engine Incredible torque Ideal … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Mercedes AMG GLA35 4Matic Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 302 horsepower, 295 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city, 29-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $47,550 As Tested: $53,630 Performance: High performance brakes Strong turbocharged engine Eighty horsepower boost over base … 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 IS 350 AWD Sedan F Sport Engine: 3.5-liter V-6, 311 horsepower, 280 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 22-mpg combined Base Price: $44,900 As Tested: $56,960 Performance: Adaptive Handling package has adaptive shocks Sporty handling … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 227 horsepower, 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined Base Price: $46,605 As Tested: $48,200 Performance: Strong, smooth turbocharged engine Excellent fuel economy—our best was 27.5-mpg highway … 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