Model Tested: 2020 Ford F350 SRW 4X4 Crew Cab Platinum Styleside Engine:7.3-liter V-8, 430 horsepower, 475 lb-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: Not required for this truck Base Price: $67,745 As Tested: $74,980 Performance: Pleasant highway ride both loaded and empty … read more
Model tested: 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4×4 Engine: 3-liter turbo diesel Transmission: 8-speed automatic Horsepower: 260 Torque: 442 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 22/city, 29/highway, 25/combined Base price: $42,125 As tested: $63,715 Overview: We’ve always enjoyed the Jeep Wrangler but never viewed it as … read more
Model Tested: 2020 Toyota 4Runner 4X4 TRD PRO V6 Engine:4.0-liter V6, 270 horsepower, 278 lb-ft torque Transmission: 5-speed automatic, part-time four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 16-mpg city, 19-mpg highway, 17-mpg combined Base Price: $49,765 As Tested: $52,147 Performance: Good acceleration Smooth engine So-so fuel economy—our … read more
Model Tested: 2020 Lexus GX460 Luxury Engine:4.6-liter V8, 301 horsepower, 329 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 13-mpg city, 17-mpg highway, 14-mpg combined Base Price: $64,265 As Tested: $72,010 Performance: Decent fuel economy for its size—our best was 21.2-mpg highway Great … read more
Model Tested: 2020 Toyota Tundra TRD PRO CrewMax Engine:5.7-liter V8, 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: $52,780 As Tested: $55,527 Performance: Strong V-8 engine Good power and acceleration Great exhaust … read more
Model Tested: 2020 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4×4 Engine:1.3-liter turbocharged inline four, 177 horsepower, 200 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $27,795 As Tested: $37,015 Performance: Off-road prowess worthy of the Jeep brand and … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD PRO 4×4 Double Cab Engine:3.5-liter V-6, 278-horsepower 265 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 18-mpg city, 22-mpg highway, 20-mpg combined Base Price: $45,515 As Tested: $47,812 Performance: Good acceleration when you put your foot … read more
