Model Tested: 2021 Ford Explorer Timberline 4WD Engine: 2.3-liter Ecoboost I-4, 300 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft torque Transmission:10-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 23-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $46,015 As Tested: $47,425 Performance: Very powerful 2.3-liter Ecoboost four- cylinder engine Sport … read more
Model Tested: 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness Engine: 2.5-liter flat-4, 182 horsepower and 176 lb.-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 25-mpg city, 28-mpg highway, 26-mpg combined Base Price: $32,820 As Tested: $34,165 Performance: Good performance from flat four engine Smooth transmission, revised … read more
Model tested: 2022 Genesis GV70 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige Engine: 3.5-liter twin turbo V6 Transmission: 8-speed sport automatic w/paddle shifters Horsepower: 375 Torque: 391 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 19/city, 25/highway, 21/combined Base price: $52,600 As tested: $65,045 Overview: There’s reasons Genesis’ all-new 2022 GV70 … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE AWD SUV Engine: 2.5-liter I-4 plus plug-in hybrid, 302 net horsepower and 168 lb-ft torque Transmission: ECVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 94 MPG-equivalent, gas only 38 MPG, all-electric range 42 miles Base Price: $41,425 As Tested: … read more
Model tested: 2021 Aston Martin DBX Engine: 4-liter, twin-turbo V8 Transmission: 9-speed automatic Horsepower: 542 Torque: 516 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 14/city, 18/highway, 15/combined Base price: $179,986 As tested: $222,786 Overview: We have to admit an affinity for Aston Martin that began with driving … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Toyota Highlander XSE AWD Engine: 3.5-liter V-6, 295 horsepower, 263 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined Base Price: $43,355 As Tested: $47,152 Performance: Sport-tuned suspension Good acceleration Smooth highway ride Efficient 8-speed … read more
Model Tested: 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness Engine: 2.4-liter turbocharged Boxer-4, 260 horsepower, 277 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $36,995 As Tested: $38,120 Performance: Smooth engine with good power/acceleration Pleasant highway ride Increased … read more
