Model Tested: 2021 Toyota Tacoma Limited 4×4 Double Cab Nightshade Edition Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 278 horsepower 285 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 18-mpg city, 22-mpg highway, 20-mpg combined Base Price: $41,980 As Tested: $45,183 Performance: Pleasant, reasonably compliant highway ride Good … read more
Model Tested: 2020 Subaru Ascent Limited Engine: 2.4-liter flat four, 260 horsepower, 277 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 22-mpg combined Base Price: $39,345 As Tested: $43,305 Performance: Pretty peppy turbocharged engine Smooth, pleasant highway ride Legendary Subaru … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Limited Engine:3.6-liter V-6 hybrid, 260-horsepower combined Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 82-mpg electric + gas, 30-mpg gasoline only Base Price: $45,395 As Tested: $50,375 Performance: Good acceleration with electric assist Cycles between gas and electric … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Hyundai Elantra Limited Engine: 2.0-liter I-4 gas, 147 horsepower 132 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 28/City—37/Highway—352Combined Base Price: $22,350 As Tested: $27,710 Performance: Smooth highway ride Very pleasant on long trips Outstanding fuel economy for a non-hybrid … read more
Model Tested: 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited and Hybrid Plug-In Limited Engine: 2.0-liter I-4 gas, 193-hp (Hybrid), 2.0-L 202-hp gas & electric (Plug-In) Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: Hybrid Limited: 39/City—43/Highway—41/Combined Hybrid Limited Plug-In: 40 gas—99 electric & gas—27-mile range electric … read more
Model Tested: 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited AWD Engine: 3.3-liter V-6 gas, 290 horsepower, 252 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 17/City—22/Highway—19/Combined Base Price: $36,000 As Tested: $41,695 Performance: Strong, efficient V-6 Good torque Economical on highway; we got a … read more
