After two days of on- and off-road evaluations, the automotive media professionals of the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) named the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV as the Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year. This marks the second time — in a row … read more
Model Tested: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4xe Engine: 2.0-liter I-4 Turbo PHEV, 375 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city, 24-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined (gas), 56-MPGe Base Price: $65,750 As Tested: $75,305 Performance: Excellent … read more
Model Tested: 2022 Mazda CX-30 Turbo AWD Premium Engine: 2.5-liter turbo I-4, 227/250 (regular/premium fuel) horsepower and 310/320 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $34,400 As Tested: $36,345 Performance: Strong turbocharged … read more
Model tested: Hyundai Santa Fe XRT 2.5L AWD Engine: Smartstream 2.5-liter 4-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed automatic Horsepower: 191 Torque: 181 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 22/city, 25/highway, 24/combined Base price: $34,000 As tested: $35,380 Overview: The Hyundai Santa Fe enjoys a reputation as a popular and … read more
Model Tested: 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer AWD RS Engine:1.3-liter turbo 3-cylinder, 155 horsepower and 174 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 28-mpg combined Base Price: $27,400 As Tested: $31,530 Performance: OK performance from tiny 1.3-liter 3-cylinder … read more
Model Tested: 2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD Type S ADV Engine: 3.0-liter V-6, 355 horsepower and 354 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 17-mpg city, 21-mpg highway, 19-mpg combined Base Price: $72,050 As Tested: $73,595 Performance: Pleasant city and highway … read more
Model Tested: 2022 Mazda3 Turbo Premium AWD Sedan Engine: 2.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 227-250 horsepower, 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 27-mpg combined Base Price: $33,100 As Tested: $34,750 Performance: Turbocharger boosts personality Quite athletic, nimble Sport … read more
