Model Tested: 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R 4×4 Supercrew Engine: 5.2-liter supercharged V-8, 700 horsepower and 640 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel drive EPA Rating: 10-mpg city,15-mpg highway, 12-mpg combined Base Price: $75,775 As Tested: $111,935 Performance: Incredibly strong, powerful engine … read more

Model Tested: 2023 Lexus GX 460 5-DR SUV Engine: 4.6-liter V-8, 301 horsepower and 329 lb.-ft torque Transmission:  6-speed automatic transmission, full-time four-wheel drive EPA Rating: 15-mpg city, 19-mpg highway, 16-mpg combined Base Price: $56,425 As Tested: $62,460 Performance: Strong V-8 engine Smooth … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Lexus GX460 5-DR SUV Blackline Edition Engine: 4.6-liter V-8, 301 horsepower and 329 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 15-mpg city, 19-mpg highway, 16-mpg combined Base Price: $55,425 As Tested: $61,960 Performance: Strong V-8 engine Smooth automatic transmission … read more

 Model Tested: 2021 Lexus LX 570 5-Door SUV Engine: 5.7-liter V-8, 383 horsepower, 403 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 12-mpg city, 16-mpg highway, 14-mpg combined Base Price: $91,580 As Tested: $106,845 Performance: Lots of high-tech off-road, bad weather technology Very rugged, … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible Engine: 5.0-liter V-8, 471 horsepower 398 lb-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 15-mpg city, 18-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $101,000 As Tested: $113,490 Performance: Precision V-8 Excellent acceleration Great exhaust note, powerful but not … 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: 2020 Lexus RC F 2-DR Coupe Engine:5.0-liter V-8, 472 horsepower, 395 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 16-mpg city, 24-mpg highway, 19-mpg combined Base Price: $64,900 As Tested: $79,718 Performance: Impressive, exciting acceleration Beautiful engine/exhaust sounds, but not raucous … read more