Model Tested: 2020 Lexus IS 350 F-Sport 4-Door Sedan Engine:3.5-lliter V-6, 311 horsepower, 277 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 28-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined Base Price: $42,180 As Tested: $52,135 Performance: Strong performing V-6 Sport mode makes big improvement … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Toyota 86 Hakone Edition Engine: 2.0-liter flat-4, 200-205-horsepower 151-156 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 24-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 27-mpg combined Base Price: $30,500 As Tested: $31,545 Performance: Lively spirited performance Go-kart handling Reasonable highway ride, a little stiff … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Kia Stinger GT RWD Engine:3.3-liter V-6, 365-horsepower, 376 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatictransmission, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 25-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $38,350 As Tested: $39,250 Performance: Impressive acceleration from twin turbo V-6 Sport mode really livens performance … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Subaru BRZ tS Engine:2.0-liter flat-4, 205 horsepower, 156 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined Base Price: $33,495 As Tested: $34,855 Performance: Easy revving engine, but could use more hp Horsepower peaks … 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