Model Tested: 2021 Lexus UX250h AWD Engine: 2.0-liter gas/electricI-4, 181 horsepower Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 41-mpg city, 38-mpg highway, 39-mpg combined Base Price: $35,200 As Tested: $41,535 Performance: Impressive fuel economy—our best was 44.4-mpg Pretty good acceleration with electric motor assist … read more
Ford Issues Worldwide Recalls on Several Vehicles Ford Motor Co. is recalling about 775,000 Ford Explorer SUVs worldwide for a steering issue linked to reports of six injuries in North America. The recall covers 2013-2017 model year vehicles that may experience a seized … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Lexus RX 350L AWD Luxury Engine: 3.5-liter V-8 290 horsepower, 263 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 18-mpg city, 25-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $55,300 As Tested: $63,525 Performance: Smooth V-6 engine Good acceleration Good fuel economy—we matched … read more
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 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 Lexus LC 500 convertible Engine: 5-liter V8 Di HP Transmission: 10-speed sport direct automatic w/paddle shifters Horsepower: 471 Torque: 398 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 15/city, 25/highway, 18/combined Base price: $101,000 As tested: $113,450 Overview: The new convertible version of the 2021 … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Lexus IS 300 RWD Sedan Engine:2.0-liter turbocharged I-4, 241 horsepower, 258 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 21-mpg city, 31-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $39,000 As Tested: $45,975 Performance: Good acceleration, but not as good as the … read more
