Model Tested: 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Engine: 1.6-liter, 104-horsepower, gas direct injection Atkinson-cycle 4-cylinder, coupled with a 45-horsepower (44.5 KW) electric motor Transmission: 6-speed eco-shift dual-clutch automatic EPA Ratings: 119 combined city/highway — electric; 52 combined city/highway — gas Base Price: $24,950 As Tested: … read more
Model Tested: 2018 Infiniti QX80 4WD Engine: 5.6-liter V8 • Horsepower: 400 • Torque: 413 pound-feet Transmission: 7-speed automatic with adaptive shift control and manual mode EPA Ratings: 13/city, 19/highway, 15/combined Base Price: $67,850 As Tested: $84,660 Overview: The Infiniti QX80 is the … 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
Model Tested: 2018 Toyota Camry 4-Door XSE V6 Sedan Engine:3.5-liter V-6, 301 horsepower, 267 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 26-mpg combined Base Price: $34,950 As Tested: $38,230 Performance: Excellent V-6 engine Smooth and powerful Notably … read more
Model Tested: 2018 Honda Fit 5DR Sport Engine:1.5-liter I-4, 130 horsepower, 114 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 29-mpg city, 36-mpg highway, 31-mpg combined Base Price: $17,500 As Tested: $18,390 Performance: Nimble on twisty roads if driven aggressively Impressive fuel … read more
Model Tested: 2018 Nissan Titan SL 4×4 Crew Cab Midnight Edition Engine:5.6-liter V-8, 390 horsepower, 394 lb-ft torque Transmission: 7-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 15-mpg city, 21-mpg highway, 18-mpg combined Base Price: $50,360 As Tested: $54,775 Performance: Smooth, powerful V-8 Good acceleration … read more
