Model Tested: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited AWD SUV Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 219 combined horsepower, 163 lb-ft torque Transmission: Electronic CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 41-mpg city, 38-mpg highway, 40-mpg combined Base Price: $37,030 As Tested: $42,462 Performance: Peppy performance with electric assist Good … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Toyota Sequoia 4×4 Nightshade Engine: 5.7-liter V-8, 381 horsepower 401 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 13-mpg city, 17-mpg highway, 14-mpg combined Base Price: $63,345 As Tested: $67,955 Performance: Sturdy, body-on-frame construction Strong engine with ample torque Smooth highway … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD Engine: 2.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 227-250 horsepower 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $37,405 As Tested: $38,630 Performance: Welcome turbocharger availability Lots of useful torque Impressive acceleration … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Lexus NX 300h Luxury Engine:2.5-liter I-4, 194 total system horsepower Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 33-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 31-mpg combined Base Price: $46,510 As Tested: $52,855 Performance: Smooth, comfortable highway ride Seamless auto stop/start OK fuel economy—we averaged … read more
Model Tested: 2020 Toyota Highlander Platinum V6 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: $48,800 As Tested: $51,112 Performance: Smooth V-6 engine and 8-speed automatic transmission Lots of … read more
Model Tested: 2020 Mazda CX-30 Premium Package AWD Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 186 horsepower, 186 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 25-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 27-mpg combined Base Price: $29,600 As Tested: $31,670 Performance: Enjoyable driving experience Responsive steering Nimble size for urban … read more
Model Tested: 2020 Honda Ridgeline AWD RTL-E Engine:3.5-liter V6, 280 horsepower, 262 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 24-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $42,020 As Tested: $43,140 Performance: Smooth highway ride Impressive fuel economy—we got 24.8-mpg highway heavily … read more
