Model tested: Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance Premium Engine: 5-liter V8 Transmission: 8-speed automatic w/paddle shifters Horsepower: 472 Torque: 398 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 17/city, 25/highway, 20/combined Base price: $64,665 As tested: $65,815 Overview: As part of Toyota’s luxury brand’s ongoing commitment to … read more
Model tested: BMW 760i xDrive Sedan Engine: 4.4-liter twin-power turbo V8 Transmission: 8-speed sport automatic Horsepower: 536 Torque: 553 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 18/city, 26/highway, 21/combined Base price: $113,600 As tested: $149,045 Overview: Totally redesigned for 2023, the BMW 7 Series showcases a new … read more
Model tested: 2023 Genesis Electrified G80 Engine: 136 kW front and rear electric motors Battery: 87.2 kWh Horsepower: 365 Torque: 516 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 105/city, 89/highway, 35 kWh per 100 miles Base price: $79,825 As tested: $81,495 Overview: The 2023 Genesis Electrified G80 … read more
Model Tested: 2022 Lexus ES 300h F Sport Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 215 total horsepower and 163 lb.-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel drive EPA Rating: 43-mpg city, 44-mpg highway, 44-mpg combined Base Price: $45,450 As Tested: $52,695 Performance: Excellent fuel economy—our best … read more
Model Tested: 2022 Toyota Avalon XSE Hybrid Nightshade Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 215 combined horsepower and 163 lb.-ft torque Transmission: ECVT automatic transmission, front-wheel drive EPA Rating: 43-mpg city, 43-mpg highway, 43-mpg combined Base Price: $40,600 As Tested: $44,157 Performance: Excellent fuel economy in … read more
Model Tested: 2022 Honda Civic 1.5T 4D Touring Engine: 1.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 180 horsepower and 177 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 31-mpg city, 38-mpg highway, 34-mpg combined Base Price: $28,300 As Tested: $29,690 Performance: Good performance from the diminutive 1.5-liter … read more
Model tested: 2021 BMW M5 Competition Sedan Engine: 4.4-liter, twin-turbo V8 Transmission: 8-speed automatic w/paddle shifters Horsepower: 617 Torque: 553 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 25/city, 32/highway, 27/combined Base price: $103,500 As tested: $136,045 Overview: The 2021 BMW 5-Series M5 Competition is a midsize, high-performance, … read more
