Model Tested: 2018 Toyota C-HR XLE Premium Engine:2.0-liter I-4, 144-horsepower, 139 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatictransmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27-mpg city, 31-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $24,350 As Tested: $26,375 Performance: OK acceleration from modest 144 horsepower Impressive fuel economy—our best was … read more
Model Tested: 2018 VW Golf R Engine:2.0-liter turbocharged I-4, 292 horsepower, 280 lb-ft torque Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 29-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $40,885 As Tested: $41,735 Performance: Great turbocharged engine Good acceleration in Normal mode … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Subaru Ascent Premium Engine:2.4-liter turbocharged flat-4, 260 horsepower, 277 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 21-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined Base Price: $34,195 As Tested: $36,630 Performance: Legendary Subaru all weather performance Strong fuel economy for … read more
Model Tested: 2018 Fiat 500L Trekking Engine:1.4-liter turbocharged I-4, 160 horsepower, 184 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 25-mpg combine Base Price: $23,325 As Tested: $25,710 Performance: Noticeable turbo lag Leisurely acceleration A lot of weight … read more
Model Tested: 2018 Subaru BRZ tS Engine:2.0-liter flat-4, 205 horsepower, 156 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined Base Price: $33,495 As Tested: $34,855 Performance: Easy revving engine, but could use more hp Horsepower peaks … read more
Model Tested: 2018 Lexus LC 500 Coupe Engine:5.0-liter V-8, 471 horsepower, 398 lb-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 16-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 19-mpg combined Base Price: $92,000 As Tested: $103,150 Performance: Exhilarating acceleration, but docile in heavy traffic Rapid up … read more
Model Tested: 2018 Lexus IS 300 4-door Sedan Engine:2.0-liter turbocharged I-4, 241 horsepower, 258 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 26-mpg combined Base Price: $38,210 As Tested: $44,184 Performance: Pretty peppy turbocharged I-4, but the V-6 … read more
