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The 2021 Lexus RX 450h’s hybrid powertrain, quality interior and improved tech make it a solid fuel-efficient family-hauler, despite some minor blemishes.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
Fun to drive, great to look at and difficult to use, the 2021 Mazda6 is a fantastic car that’s let down by truly awful multimedia controls.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
The Lexus 2021 ES gets all-wheel drive for the first time, but it might not be what you’d expect: Four-wheel traction is paired with only a noisy, modestly powered four-cylinder engine.
By Joe Bruzek
Managing Editor
The redesigned 2021 Buick Envision premium compact SUV is stylish and refined, and has easy-to-use tech features, but poor brake-pedal feel degrades the driving experience.
By Mike Hanley
Senior Road Test Editor
The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 full-size pickup truck is refined, capable and offers an impressive turbo-diesel engine option, but its primary competitors offer more luxury and innovation.
By Mike Hanley
Senior Road Test Editor
Audi strikes a beautiful balance of sporty, luxurious and high-tech in the revised 2021 A4, delivering a satisfying compact-sedan experience.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica is comfortable, versatile and — with the addition of available all-wheel drive — ready for anything.
By Jennifer Geiger
News Editor
The 2021 Mazda CX-30 is refined in many ways, elevating it to a value alternative to many entry-level luxury SUVs, but it lacks too many commonsense attributes.
By Kelsey Mays
Assistant Managing Editor-News
A redesign takes the three-row 2022 Acura MDX SUV to new heights of family-friendly refinement, but its maddening multimedia system remains the cabin’s black sheep.
By Jennifer Geiger
News Editor
The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is built to go fast off-road, but on the street it’s more livable than you might expect.
By Mike Hanley
Senior Road Test Editor