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Entry-Level Cadillac Electric SUV Ready to cross the bridge The 2025 Optiq will be the entry-level all-electric SUV for Cadillac when it goes on-sale in early 2026. The first thing we noticed was the performancethe 300 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque comes on quick and smooth, turning 0-60 mph in about 4.7
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Midsize SUV with Sporty Styling. Putting the sport in SUV. fuel economy at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined, with one mile more on the highway for the FWD model. However, on a 175-mile fuel mileage run, with the cruise control set at 65 mph and on flat, smooth roadways, we averaged 29.6 Engine and Drive Choices.
VinFast invited Canadian and American automotive journalists to California to drive the 2023 VF 8, an all-electric midsize two-row SUV. The company has ambitious plans to import the three-row VF 9 by the end of 2023 and the two-row VF 7 in the first part of 2024, both of which are electric SUVs built in Hai Phong, Vietnam.
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seconds, the 1/4 mile at 118 mph and, if you’re daring enough to do so, spin the dual electric motors to their maximum of 161 miles per hour. 0-60 mph: 7.2 Electronically controlled top speed: 115 mph. Still an SUV with room to take it with you. 0-60 mph: 7.2 Electronically controlled top speed: 117 mph.
The company plans to do it with a mixture of all-electric vehicles, like the new XC40 Recharge, and plug-in hybrid versions of its SUVs and sedans. The XC90, as Volvo’s largest SUV, is currently its most popular model in the United States. Related Stories You Might Enjoy—Plug-in Hybrid SUV Options.
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A Premium Small SUV with Handling Like a Sports Wagon. The all-new 2022 Genesis GV70 slots in just below the larger GV80 SUV, both of which will be joined soon by the all-electric GV60. Clean Fleet Report would not be surprised if Genesis has even more SUVs on the drawing board, with most of them being hybrids, plug-in hybrids or EVs.
Three-Row Compact SUV with a Plug. Those 38 miles of all-electric driving places the Outlander PHEV at the top-end range of plug-in hybrids of any type, but especially among SUVs. Once one of the only SUVs with a plug, the Outlander now has a host of contenders. Flash Drive: 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Why so important?
It fits in below the Tiguan in the VW SUV hierarchy. mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3 While fuel economy may be less if your driving keeps you on city streets with frequent starts and stops, it is good to know when on the open road and at a consistent speed, mid-to-high-thirties are possible.
The Premium Midsize SUV Benchmark. The first foray for Genesis into the hottest automotive segment is the all-new 2021 GV80 SUV, which has been joined by the GV70, and soon the all-electric GV60 , with a yet-to-be announced release date. Clean Fleet Report has a hunch Genesis has even more crossovers and SUVs on the horizon.
With the Polestar 3 and 4 SUVs coming out next year, the upgrades to the Polestar 2 will allow it to hold its own in an increasingly competitive EV market. with 0-60 mph times of 5.9 of torque and gets to 60 mph in 4.1 In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternativefuel vehicle market.
These five SUVs (and one pickup) currently share the Ultium platform and compete against each other for consumer’s attention. Clean Fleet Report drove the AWD version with two motors that is rated at 550 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque and scoots to 60 mph in 4.7 All other electric vehicles must be $55,000 or less.
The midsize Santa Fe has been one of Hyundai’s best-selling SUVs, so when it was time for some updates they weren’t going to just make it prettier, but also better to keep ahead of the pack. We did a bit better on a 110-mile freeway run, with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 30.7 Hyundai’s not standing still.
Flash Drive: 2024 Hyundai Kona All-New Small SUV Gas for now; electric is coming soon The all-new 2024 Hyundai Kona is currently offered in four trim levels with the choice of two gasoline-powered engines and, in early 2024, an all-electric version will arrive. Please let us know your views at publisher@cleanfleetreport.com.
Manufacturers brought an assortment of 30 2024 model year cars, SUVs and trucks for journalists to drive on the twisty mountain roads and, for the capable trucks, a rugged off-road course. This will be the perfect entry EV for people replacing their gasoline-powered SUV. This hustles the 7,450 pounds to 60 mph in 6.4
This limited production luxury sedan (1,500 units worldwide) ceased production in November 2021, and ushers-in a new era for the Polestar brand seeing only all-electric cars and SUVs going forward. This results in a 0-60 time of four seconds (it felt quicker) and a top speed of 155 mph, which we didn’t quite get to, lifting-off at 120 mph.
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Electronically controlled top speed: 115 mph. Top speed: 115 mph. Top speed: 117 mph. The interesting part is comparing it to the taller and wider midsize Kia Telluride SUV (that seats up-to eight people) that has the same wheelbase and only a foot longer overall length. Long range and fast charging. Wind and GT-Line RWD.
The one in WTF mode (Watts To Freedom in GM’s sanitized parlance) that takes the 9,200-pound pickup 0-60 mph in three seconds? If you have driven any electric vehicle, you know the acceleration is quick, with manufacturers trying to outdo each other with the shortest time to 60 or 100 mph. Like Nothing Else On the Road.
A little mud never hurt any Subaru The automotive media was invited to Woodstock, New York, in the Catskill Mountains to test the smallest of Subaru’s SUVs. If you are looking to own a compact SUV that can tackle the back country with confidence, while also being a comfortable city car, the 2024 Crosstrek should get your consideration.
For highway driving along with the super quiet ride (60 dBA @ 70 mph) it was enjoyable and never fatiguing. The top speed of 117 mph for the AWD version is close to the performance BMW i4 M50 we recently tested. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternativefuel vehicle market.
Flash Drive: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness All-New Compact SUV Ready to Hit the Trails The automotive media was invited to Zion National Park in Utah recently to test the all-new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness, which Subaru calls its most rugged and trail-capable Crosstrek ever.
non-turbocharged engine and the IVT (Kia engineers take on the continuously variable transmission), which offers better fuel economy of the two models we tested in and around Austin. seconds 0-60 mph. seconds, 0-60 mph. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternativefuel vehicle market.
Using the adaptive cruise control set between 65 and 70 mph and selecting the Normal drive mode, we averaged 50.3 Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewers driving experience. Yes, even sedans can be great in a world of trucks, crossovers and SUVs. miles per gallon.
seconds from 50 to 70 mph, made passing Semi trucks and motorhomes a breeze. The LED Active Bending head and fog lights turn up to 15 degrees at speeds of up to 25 mph, illuminating curves. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternativefuel vehicle market. The 0 to 60 time of 6.8
We did a bit better on a 120-mile freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 28.1 Selecting the Sport mode for that extra oomph helped turn 0-60 mph in about 6.3 The sculpted hood leads to a crossover SUV cabin that morphs into a truck bed. Glam inside.”
Flagship SUV Gives Smooth Luxury, Powerful Diesel Performance. But on a 180-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we got an impressive 28.8 When fully loaded or pulling a trailer, mileage numbers may be less, but getting oh-so-close to 30 mpg is impressive for a 6,015-pound SUV.
With sedan sales in the US declining over the past few years as crossover SUVs have become the vehicles of choice, Cadillac is looking to grab the attention of luxury sports sedan enthusiasts with the competitively priced CT4. mpg, but in a 180-mile all-freeway run with the cruise control set at 65 mph we averaged 32.9
American-Built All-Electric Luxury SUV New electric luxury The elegant 2024 Genesis Electrified GV70 is the second all-electric SUV in the Genesis line-up joining the sporty GV60. The GV70 stands out its ultra-fast charging speed makes it a differentiator from other compact electric SUVs. [Ed. Zero-60 mph times are about 3.9
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