Model Tested: 2021 Lexus LX 570 5-Door SUV Engine: 5.7-liter V-8, 383 horsepower, 403 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 12-mpg city, 16-mpg highway, 14-mpg combined Base Price: $91,580 As Tested: $106,845 Performance: Lots of high-tech off-road, bad weather technology Very rugged, … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Mercedes AMG GLA35 4Matic Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 302 horsepower, 295 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city, 29-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $47,550 As Tested: $53,630 Performance: High performance brakes Strong turbocharged engine Eighty horsepower boost over base … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Lexus IS 350 AWD Sedan F Sport Engine: 3.5-liter V-6, 311 horsepower, 280 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 22-mpg combined Base Price: $44,900 As Tested: $56,960 Performance: Adaptive Handling package has adaptive shocks Sporty handling … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 227 horsepower, 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined Base Price: $46,605 As Tested: $48,200 Performance: Strong, smooth turbocharged engine Excellent fuel economy—our best was 27.5-mpg highway … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Mazda CX-30 turbo AWD Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 227 horsepower, 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $33,900 As Tested: $35,400 Performance: Impressive turbocharged engine ups sporty factor Sport mode makes noticeable improvement … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited AWD SUV Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 219 combined horsepower, 163 lb-ft torque Transmission: Electronic CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 41-mpg city, 38-mpg highway, 40-mpg combined Base Price: $37,030 As Tested: $42,462 Performance: Peppy performance with electric assist Good … read more
Model Tested: 2021 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: $32,450 As Tested: $33,890 Performance: Turbocharger is welcome performance upgrade Sport mode makes … read more
