Model Tested: 2021 Ford V-150 4×4 Supercrew Platinum Hybrid Engine:3.5-liter twin turbo V-6 plus 35 kW electric motor, 430 horsepower combined 570 lb-ft torque combined Transmission: 10-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 24-mpg city, 24-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $63,535 As Tested: $72,105 … read more
Editorial OEMs Struggle with EV Strategies Deciding this early in the game which mainstream automakers have figured out the best electric vehicle (EV) strategy is a bit of a crapshoot, because in today’s sales climate, if an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) doesn’t offer … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible Engine: 5.0-liter V-8, 471 horsepower 398 lb-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 15-mpg city, 18-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $101,000 As Tested: $113,490 Performance: Precision V-8 Excellent acceleration Great exhaust note, powerful but not … read more
Model tested: 2021 Genesis GV80 3.5T AWD Advanced Engine: 3.5-liter twin turbo V6 Transmission: 8-speed automatic with paddle shifters Horsepower: 375 Torque: 391 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 18/city, 23/highway, 20/combined Base price: $59,150 As tested: $64,350 Overview: The 2021 Genesis GV80 is the first … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Toyota Sequoia 4×4 Nightshade Engine: 5.7-liter V-8, 381 horsepower 401 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 13-mpg city, 17-mpg highway, 14-mpg combined Base Price: $63,345 As Tested: $67,955 Performance: Sturdy, body-on-frame construction Strong engine with ample torque Smooth highway … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Lexus UX 200 F Sport Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 169 horsepower 151 lb-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed CVT automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 29-mpg city, 37-mpg highway, 32-mpg combined Base Price: $34,900 As Tested: $41,905 Performance: Good off-the-line acceleration, but slower after that Standard … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Mercedes E350 4Matic Sedan Engine:2.0-liter turbocharged I-4, 250 horsepower 273 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $56,750 As Tested: $64,800 Performance: Strong acceleration Very smooth turbo application Impressive torque for … read more
