Road Test: 2019 Nissan Leaf SV Plus EV
This year Nissan offers two versions of the Leaf. The standard model, which was all-new in 2018, has a 150-mile all-electric driving range; new for 2019, the Leaf Plus can go up to 226 miles.
Test Drives
Road Test: 2019 Fiat 500e
Even with the limitations versus its competitors–not having the most driving range, fastest charging or largest interior–the 2019 Fiat 500e shines as a city car. It is zippy and fun to drive and does this carrying two adults comfortably up front.
Road Test: 2019 Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle
The 2019 Toyota Mirai uses a fuel cell with a battery. You can view on a screen where the energy comes from and where it’s going as it switches back and forth between them.
Road Test: 2019 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD
The second-generation 2019 Mazda CX-9 is a driver-oriented midsize crossover SUV that can also hold seven passengers.
Flash Drive: 2019 Toyota Prius AWD-e Hybrid
Our 2019 Toyota Prius LE AWD-e Hybrid was rated at 52 mpg city/48 highway/50 combined, only a two-mpg deficit compared to the standard Prius and four-to-six mpg less than the stingy Prius Eco.
Road Test: 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier
The question is, why buy a 2019 Bolt over a pre-owned 2017 or 2018 Bolt? Easy: safety.
Road Test: 2019 BMW 745e
The 2019 BMW 745e combines the inline, 280-horsepower, 3.0-liter six-cylinder with an 111-horsepower eDrive electric motor and a 10.3 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack to deliver a potent 389 total horsepower. That’s good for a 4.9-second zero-to-60 sprint.
Road Test: 2019 Toyota Prius Limited
The stellar fuel economy of Toyota’s electrified vehicles vaults them over and above most, if not all, cars on the road without a plug. The 2019 Toyota Prius Limited offers smooth operation and a seamless transition between gasoline and electric drive modes.
Road Test: 2019 Lexus RC 300 F Sport
The 2019 Lexus RC 300 F Sport is pleasant to drive and ride in, and there is a premium level to the car. But, while it is sporty in design and has many of the right pieces to aid in performance driving, it really isn’t a true sports coupe.
Flash Drive: 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid
After our brief time in the new 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid we can give it a solid report card. It delivered excellent fuel economy, a super-quiet ride, flat cornering, a good road feel and an expansive interior. Here are some details.