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mpg US, or 2.7 The incorporation of the small engine makes a large volume of costly, heavy batteries unnecessary, so it keeps the cost of the car down and enables the car to be light and compact. km/L on the JC08 cycle (88.4 It can travel about 15 km (9 miles) on battery power. Grid charge time for the battery is approximately 1.5
V8: from 14 mpg to up to 43 mpg, depending on vehicle use. The company will deliver these powertrain kits to a dealer network to be established. Gen1 System installed in a Crown Vic. Click to enlarge. Gen 2 system in a rolling chassis. With fleet mileage, ALTe projects ROI on a conversion in less than two years.
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are jointly proposing changes to the fuel economy labels consumers see on the window of new vehicles in dealer showrooms. Fuel Cost: Estimated annual costs of fueling the vehicle.
Service is performed by Lightning eMotors’ network of Ford QVM-certified service centers, upfitters, and dealers, and spare parts are readily available worldwide. The Gen 4 model achieves 61 MPGe on certified dyno testing, compared to 13 MPG for the gasoline version.
reduction in combined fuel economy (45 mpg down to 38 mpg), and the C-MAX and Fusion plug-in hybrids saw about a 12% decrease in charge sustaining and charge depleting fuel economy, and about a 10% decrease in all-electric range. Ford dropped the C-MAX combined rating to 43 mpg combined. Earlier post.)
It's not news that new, higher fuel-economy standards will raise the cost of future cars in real dollars. Now a new study, funded by the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), suggests that those increases will prevent up to 7 million buyers from affording new cars in 2025.
The Joy of Driving , Malibu Style The Motor Press Guild (MPG), the Southern California non-profit association for automotive journalists, annually brings together writers with automotive manufacturer representatives and their cars. The rest of the cars and trucks at the 2024 MPG Drive Day is at the end of the story. Prices are MSRP.
In an event combining a first-customer ceremony and a media drive, Tustin (California) Hyundai’s Dealer Principal, John Patterson, handed over the keys to Hyundai’s first mass-produced Tucson Fuel Cell crossover ( earlier post ) to Timothy Bush, the first Hyundai Fuel Cell customer, with Hyundai executives in attendance. Click to enlarge.
Ford has tripled to more than 200 the number of dealers certified to sell its lineup of plug-in electrified vehicles, including the C-MAX Energi that is on sale now. Ford’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle on the market offers EPA-rated 108 mpg equivalent city, 92 mpge highway and 100 mpge combined;the all-electric range is up to 21 miles.
The 2018 Navigator 4x2 delivers combined EPA-rated fuel economy of 19 mpg (12.37 The Expedition 4x2 delivers combined EPA-rated fuel economy of 20 mpg (11.75 l/100 km)—17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway—outperforming the Chevy Tahoe 5.3L 4x2 by 1 mpg on each cycle. The 2018 Navigator is powered by a 3.5-liter
However, it is also more fuel efficient, picking up 2 mpg on the EPA combined cycle rating—an increase of 9% over the 2017 model. (As As an additional cost of operation benefit, the new 2018 Tiguan runs on regular; its predecessor looked for premium.). The 2017 Tiguan with 4Motion drops down to 21 mpg combined.
Running on 87 octane, the EPA rates the Civic Hybrid at 50 mpg city/47 highway and 49 combined. Oh, the 50+ mpg almost slipped by! Even with all those miles, it still gets 30+ mpg and doesnt burn or leak a drop of oil. Because of this we dont address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.
The EPA rates fuel economy for the 2022 Lexus ES 300h at 43 mpg city/44 highway/44 combined mpg. mpg average (Rush hour, on-and-off the brakes). mpg average (Using the adaptive cruise control). mpg average (Rush hour, on-and-off the brakes). mpg average (Using the adaptive cruise control).
2022 Jetta and Jetta GLI—HP & MPG. Offered with either a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic, the fuel efficiency has been increased up-to 29 mpg city/43 highway/34 combined with the manual. Topping 40 mpg on the highway is a big plus for this compact sedan, though we can’t talk how it felt on the road–yet.
Audi has introduced the natural-gas-fueled A4 Avant g-tron; dealers in Europe will begin taking orders for the midsize model starting in early summer 2017. mi)—that equates to fuel costs of only about €4 (US$4.23) (as of: March 2017). US mpg) and 124 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (199.6 lb per 62.1 mi) in the NEDC.
The mpg ratings are for city/highway/combined. RWD we drove 225 miles through Southern California, averaging 24 mpg. The G70 comes with an extensive list of advanced safety features that your dealer sales representative should go over with you in detail. RWD 21/31/24. AWD 20/29/23. RWD 18/27/21. AWD 17/25/20.
Going for the MPG. CFR: Tell us about the research and shopping experience and the purchase decision process, such as when did you buy or lease the Prius Prime, when did you begin researching new cars, and what dealer did you go with? A First Timer for Clean Fleet Report is someone who purchased their first EV, PHEV or FCEV.
fuel economy at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined, with one mile more on the highway for the FWD model. The key to nudging close to that magic 30 mpg number, is setting the adaptive cruise control and letting it be. turbocharged engine which is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/29 highway/25 combined. The EPA has rated the Blazer AWD 3.6L
liter 4-cylinder 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque Intelligently Variable Transmission or IVT with paddle shifters Drive Modes: Normal and Sport Fuel Economy: 29 mpg city/39 highway/33 combined GT-Line Turbo 1.6-liter K4s are at Kia dealers now. Kia is not one of those companies. Story by John Faulkner.
Toyota has rated the 2023 Prius hybrid at between 50 and 57 miles per gallon (mpg), with the higher range for the FWD models. In our short time driving the Prius AWD, the fuel economy dash meter was reading 54 mpg. The 2023 Prius is arriving in North America dealers in early December 2022. Observations: 2023 Toyota Prius Hybrid.
Honda bumps up mpg & power. turbo at 31 mpg city/38 highway/34 combined. mpg combined, with a 90-mile all-freeway run, using the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, the average bumped up to 40.8 non-turbo, fuel economy estimates are 30 mpg city/37 highway/37 combined. 50+ MPG and good handling, too.
Great style, drives equally as well as it looks, and gets more than 37 mpg. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 37 mpg city/36 highway/37 combined. mpg, which moves the Tucson Hybrid AWD into the super fuel sipping category. Go into a Hyundai dealer for a lengthy test drive and see how this hybrid SUV fits your lifestyle.
It is too involved to go into here, so make sure your Mercedes-Benz dealer sales representative walks you through it completely. Repeating here, but get to know your dealer sales rep really well as there is so much to learn about the technology on the S500. liter at 21 mpg city/30 highway/24 combined. Smooth turbo power.
mpg, but in two 100-mile highway runs with the cruise control set at 65 mph, we achieved 30.1 So while most owners will not be trying to eke-out every last mile from a drop of fuel, it is possible, when on a long road trip and with an easy right foot, to crack 30 mpg. Not for the shy. Have a blast!
at 23 mpg city/31 highway/26 combined. This engine, with cylinder deactivation, is rated at 26 mpg city/35 highway/29 combined. Request a lengthy test drive at your Mazda dealer that includes high-speed highway onramps and maybe even a few challenging corners on mountain or country roads. The EPA rates the Mazda6 2.5T
The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. You had me at 46 MPG. These driving routes were chosen for their scenic variety, and the 80-percent highway/20-percent city driving mix that covered 630 miles resulting in an average of 58 mpg. Go to your local Kia dealer and see for yourself. Wonderfully Efficient.
On a 110-mile freeway run, setting the adaptive cruise control at 65 mph, after fully charging the battery, we averaged 58 mpg. Saving the battery charge for when on city streets, and leaving the efficient hybrid engine to do its thing on the highway, is how that gaudy 50+ mpg number is reached. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [
high-performance at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 mpg, exceeding the EPA figure. And yes, you can spin the tires! The EPA has rated the EcoBoost 2.3L
Smooth, Quiet and 50+ MPG. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 45 mpg city/51 highway/47 combined, numbers that make Clean Fleet Report smile, as we are happy to drive a car that is a serious fuel sipper. On shorter legs, if even for a brief time, we touched 60 mpg. Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited.
The EPA estimates the G80’s fuel economy to be 17 mpg city/26 highway/20 combined. If fuel economy is a pacing item, then getting 32 mpg with the smaller displacement probably is worth foregoing the performance benefits of the larger engine. If this is you, then visit your Genesis dealer and take in all the G80 has to offer.
The hybrid delivers an EPA estimated of 30 mpg city/31 highway/30 combined. mpg, but over a 110-mile all-freeway run that average bumped-up a bit to 32.2 That makes an already nice premium SUV even better with 30+ mpg fuel economy. Because of this we dont address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.
Gets more than 50 mpg. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 45 mpg city/51 highway/47 combined: numbers that make Clean Fleet Report smile as we are happy to drive a car that is a serious fuel sipper. Go into a Hyundai dealer for a lengthy test drive and see how this hybrid sedan fits your lifestyle. Great style.
at 24 mpg city/32 highway/27 combined while running on 87 octane. The result may be fewer choices, but the sedans in your local dealer are very nice, with the 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. The EPA rates the 2022 K5 GT 2.5L
Doing a price comparison, including the cost of fuel and maintenance, the Lightning Pro matches very well against the competition, especially as a work truck. If you are in the market for a very capable, modern truck, and electric power fits your driving lifestyle, then contact your local Ford dealer.
liter V6, the 4Motion permanent all-wheel drive system and an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, the EPA rates the fuel economy at 17 mpg city/23 highway/19 combined. liter four-cylinder that gets 21 mpg city/24 highway/22 combined. mpg, just a touch below membership in the magic 30 MPG AWD Club.
Power, but more mpg The CX-50 Hybrid has a 2.5-liter The fuel economy is rated at 39 mpg city/37 highway/38 combined. Visit your local Mazda dealer and take an extended test drive to see for yourself. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Your numbers may differ.
liter is rated at 27 mpg city/34 highway/29 combined, and puts out 152 horsepower (hp) and 145 pound-feet of torque (lb.-ft.). of torque and 26/33/29 mpg. The 6-speed manual has been dropped, so if having a third pedal is your thing, best get to your Subaru dealer soon for one of the 2023s. The optional 2.5-liter
The BRZ is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined mpg. mpg, which we thought was great considering how much fun we had whipping through the gears while seeking out every twisty road we could find. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.
The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. The comprehensive warranty is appealing, as is the respected Lexus dealer experience—from shopping, purchase and service—that is held in high regard in the automotive industry. A bit about that Lexus dealer.
Ample power from two sources The EPA rates the XC90 Recharge AWD Ultimate at 27 mpg for the gasoline hybrid engine, and 33 all-electric miles from the 18.8 With this said, a refreshed XC90 will be in Volvo dealers in North America sometime mid-2025. This was plenty quick, making freeway merging a breeze. kWh battery (14.7 kWh usable).
The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. 4-cylinder that gets 21 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined with front-wheel drive, and 21/27/23 mpg with AWD. When at the dealer, make sure to turn on the lights to see the unique and great looking LED lighting scheme. A City Truck.
Great as that was, Hyundai was not done as work was underway for the refreshed and updated 2025 Tucson Hybrid that is now in dealers. The EPA estimates fuel economy in the Limited trim to be 35 mpg city/35 highway/35 combined. Go into a Hyundai dealer for a lengthy test drive and see why the Tucson is the best-selling Hyundai.
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