The Northwest Automotive Press Association named the 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon 4×4 as the top vehicle at its annual Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year competition. The all-new 2020 Gladiator came out on top with its excellent on-road drivability, off-road prowess, and … read more
Model tested: 2019 Lexus LS 500h sedan Engine: 3.5-liter DOHC Atkinson-cycle V6 multistage hybrid, plus two electric motors Horsepower: 354 combined Transmission: E-CVT 4-speed automatic EPA ratings: 23/city, 31/highway, 26/combined Base price: $82,930 As tested: $107,355 Overview: The fifth-generation Lexus LS was totally … read more
Model tested: 2019 GMC Canyon Denali AWD crew cab Engine: 3.6-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower: 308 • Torque: 275 lb.-ft. Transmission: 8-speed automatic EPA ratings: 17/city, 24/highway, 19/combined Base price: $43,800 As tested: $48,025 Overview: GMC’s Canyon is a solid midsize pickup that’s more … read more
Model tested: 2019 Ford Edge ST-AWD Engine: 2.7-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 Transmission: 8-speed automatic EPA ratings: 19/city, 26/highway (combined unavailable) Base price: $42,355 As tested: unavailable Overview: The Ford Edge is a popular, midsized crossover slotted between the Escape and Explorer. In the … read more
After ushering in a dynamic new era for Kia Motors, the 2018 Stinger sportback has been awarded the first-ever J.D. Power Engineering Award for Highest-Rated All-New Vehicle. Based on combined consumer evaluations included in the J.D. Power Initial Quality SM and APEALSM Studies, … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Mini Cooper SE Countryman ALL4 (PHEV) John Cooper Works Engine:1.5-liter turbocharged I-3, 134-horsepower, 162 lb-ft torque plus electric motor 87-horsepower, 122 lb-ft torque, total of 221-hp and 284 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27-mpg gasoline only, … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Limited Engine:3.6-liter V-6 hybrid, 260-horsepower combined Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 82-mpg electric + gas, 30-mpg gasoline only Base Price: $45,395 As Tested: $50,375 Performance: Good acceleration with electric assist Cycles between gas and electric … read more
