Model Tested: 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring Engine: 2.0-liter I-4 gas plus electric motor, 196 horsepower total, 122 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT electronic automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 50/City—45/Highway—47/Combined Base Price: $35,055 As Tested: $35,845 Performance: Outstanding fuel economy We fell a little … read more
Model Tested: 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited Engine: 2.5-liter I-4 gas with Hybrid Synergy electric motor, 200 horsepower Transmission: CVT automatic transmission front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 40/City—39/Highway—40/Combined Base Price: $41,400 As Tested: $44,160 Performance: Seamless blend of gas and hybrid power Good off the … read more
Model Tested: 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid SE 4-door sedan Engine: 2.5-liter I-4 gas plus Synergy electric motor, 200 horsepower Transmission: CVT automatic transmission front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 40/City—38/Highway—40/Combined Base Price: $27,995 As Tested: $32,133 Performance: Strong acceleration and torque Smooth highway ride Seamless transition … read more
Lexus, Toyota’s luxury brand, has built its stellar reputation on refined luxury and reliability. But when paired with the first-rate driving dynamics of rear-wheel drive and handsome styling, it’s a winning combination. However, for the environmentally-minded Lexus has taken it to the next … read more
Just as the jelly-bean shaped Ford Taurus redefined basic sedan design upon its debut in 1985, the Ford Fusion has redefined the midsize family sedan. The Fusion comes with three basic powerplant configurations — the standard gas engine, a Gas/Electric Hybrid, and a … read more
Model Tested: 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring Engine: 2.0-liter DOHC 4-cylinder and 124 kW electric motor Transmission: Electric Continuously Variable Transmission EPA Ratings: 50/City—45/Highway—47/Combined Base Price: $34,905 As Tested: $35,695 Performance: Strong acceleration and torque thanks to electric motor Seamless transitions between power … read more
We recently had the opportunity to test drive the 2014 Honda Accord EX-L standard gas version, and the TRG gas/electric hybrid version of the EX-L in back-to back weeks. Both cars were similarly equipped, and this will be a comparison review. Both an … read more
