MOST FUN IN THE SUN CONVERTIBLES A great way to evaluate new cars and SUVs is to drive them back-to-back on great roads. Most consumers don’t have that luxury, but members of the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) get that experience on their … read more
Model: 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser Wheelbase: 112.2 inches Type: 4-Door SUV Base price: $81,165 Price as tested: $88,280 Engine: 5.7-L V-8 Transmission: 8-speed auto Suspension/front: Independent double wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar Suspension/rear: 4-link with coil springs, stabilizer bar and semi-floating … read more
Model: 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro 4×4 Wheelbase: 127.4 inches Type: Double Cab Pickup Base price: $25,850 Base TRD Pro: $45,515 As tested: $46,717 Engine: 3.5-L V-6 Transmission: 6-speed automatic Suspension/front: coil spring double wishbone with stabilizer bar Suspension/rear: leaf spring with outboard-mounted … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Limited Engine:3.6-liter V-6 eHybrid, 260-horsepower Transmission: CVT automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 30-mpg gasoline only, 82-mpg electric + gasoline Base Price: $45,545 As Tested: $50,005 Performance: Strong acceleration with electric assist Smooth highway ride Excellent safety features Electric … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0T SEL R-Line w/4Motion Engine:2.0-L turbocharged I-4, 268 horsepower 258 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined Base Price: $43,560 As Tested: $44,555 Performance: Smooth highway ride with adaptive dampers … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Lexus RX 350 F Sport AWD SUV Engine:3.5-liter V-6, 295-horsepower 268 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 22-mpg combined Base Price: $50,620 As Tested: $61,315 Performance: Peppy V-6 engine Very smooth highway ride … read more
