The Venza returns to the Toyota line-up for the 2021model year as a brand new model. It has a hybrid powertrain, good fuel economy, comfortable ride and a classy interior but isn’t as nimble and has less room than some competitors. Base Price: $39,800As Tested: $43,100Horsepower: 219Mileage: 40 mpg city37/ mpg highway/39 mpg combined The…
The WRX is Subaru’s hot compact performance sedan and is a favorite among drivers who want rally-car performance and don’t care as much about a smooth ride or upscale interior. Base Price: $29,795 As Tested: $35,259 Horsepower: 268 Mileage: 21 mpg city/27 mpg highway/23 mpg combined The five-passenger WRX became an all-new model in 2015.…
For the last 19 years, the Chevrolet Tahoe has been the best-selling full-size SUV in the U.S. The Tahoe gets redesigned for 2021 and that should help cement its place at the top. Base Price: $60,100 As Tested: $68,485 Horsepower: 355 Mileage: 16 mpg city/20 mpg highway/18 mpg combined The Tahoe and its larger sibling…
The Rogue has always been a strong seller for Nissan but didn’t always stack up well against other compact crossovers and SUVs. For 2021, the Rogue gets fully redesigned and is now a contender in this competitive segment. Base Price: $27,340 As Tested: $31,875 Horsepower: 181 Mileage: 26 mpg city/34 mpg highway/29 mpg combined The…
The 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid checks all the boxes when it comes to a good midsize hybrid sedan: excellent fuel efficiency, smooth ride, upscale and roomy interior, user-friendly infotainment system and lots of standard and available tech. Base Price: $$35,300 As Tested: $$36,275 Horsepower: 192 Mileage: 45 mpg city/51 mpg highway/47 mpg combined The Sonata…
The 2021 C-HR is Toyota’s smallest crossover. While it’s big on attitude with its in-your-face styling, the C-HR has a tough time standing out in the super-competitive subcompact SUV/crossover category. Still, buyers may be enticed by the Toyota name and the long list of standard features and safety tech. Base Price: $24,245 As Tested: $25,240…
The 2021 Volvo V90 is a wagon that envelops you in luxury and tech with a refined ride. It stands apart from the sea from SUVs and crossovers but still provides the versatility you want in a family- and cargo-hauler. However, the V90 doesn’t have as much room as some rivals and the infotainment…
For the latest Gas Price News, visit: Oregon Gas Price News Updated 1/5/2021 Pump Prices Show Small Gains as 2021 Begins PORTLAND, Ore., – The new year is underway and retail gas prices are fairly steady this week, changing by less than a nickel in most states. Stable crude oil prices and low demand for…
The 2021 GMC Sierra is a handsome, capable and comfortable full-size pick-up that offers five different engine choices, several cargo bed options, lots of standard and available features, user-friendly tech, and an off-road oriented trim, the AT4. It’s similar to its cousin, the Chevrolet Silverado. Base Price: $53,800 As Tested: $63,950 Horsepower: 277 Mileage: 22…
The 2020 Ford Escape is a well-rounded entry in the competitive compact SUV class. It has engaging handling, a roomy cabin, a user-friendly infotainment system, and lots of standard features and driver assistance technologies. Base Price: $36,685 As Tested: $40,370 Horsepower: 180 Mileage: 23 mpg city/31 mpg highway/26 mpg combined The Escape got a makeover…