2020 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro CrewMax 4x4 Driving Impressions
In addition to narrowing the choice of engines, the 2020 Toyota Tundra enters the model year with an expanded TRD Pro lineup, upgraded infotainment systems, and a wide range of advanced safety features. But it remains fettered by an aging exterior, dour cabin, average safety scores, the lack of a diesel option, and abysmal fuel economy.
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2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited Driving Impressions
Unchanged a year following a complete redesign, the 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid retains a sleek design, smooth ride, standard advanced safety systems, and impressive fuel economy. At the same time, steering is numb, the engine sounds ragged when hustled, the large grille overpowers the sleek design, while rear cross-traffic alert is only available as part of an expensive option package on the top-trim Limited.
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2019 Lexus LX570 Driving Impressions
The big, old-school, body-on-frame 2019 Lexus LX570 continues to impress us with its edgy looks, sumptuous interior, muscular V-8, and smooth ride. But the big off-roader’s grille is also polarizing, fuel economy is dismal, while the introduction of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is the only bright spot in an infotainment system that still relies on a distracting mouse-like controller.
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2019 Toyota C-HR Limited Driving Impressions
New last year, the 2019 Toyota C-HR retains its chiseled looks and smooth ride, and adds new trim levels, safety and tech upgrades, and styling tweaks. But accommodations in back are cramped, acceleration borders on leisurely, while all-wheel-drive is not offered.
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