Model Tested: 2023 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid Nightshade Engine: 2.4-liter I-4, 208 combined horsepower and 163 lb.-ft torque Transmission:  CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel drive EPA Rating: 44-mpg city, 47-mpg highway, 46-mpg combined Base Price: $30,615 As Tested: $32,839 Performance: Good fuel economy but … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Mazda6 Signature Engine:2.5-liter I-4 gas, 227-horsepower, 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 23 mpg city, 31-mpg highway, 26 mpg combined Base Price: $34,750 As Tested: $36,435 Performance: Strong performance from a 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine Excellent … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Lexus NX 300 5-DR SUV Engine:2.0-liter turbo I-4, 235-horsepower, 258 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatictransmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 28-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $35,985 As Tested: $48,102 Performance: Responsive engine, linear power output Mode dial: Eco, Normal, … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Lexus IS 300 4-door Sedan Engine:2.0-liter turbocharged I-4, 241 horsepower, 258 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 26-mpg combined Base Price: $38,210 As Tested: $44,184 Performance: Pretty peppy turbocharged I-4, but the V-6 … read more