Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2017

The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee mid-size SUV has become the second gasoline-driven, US-made, US-brand vehicle to qualify for Japan’s Eco-Car tax break. The 2016 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk was first. Jeep is Japan’s top-selling US vehicle brand; sales hit a record high of 9,388 in 2016—a 31.7% jump, year-over-year.

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Jeep Tax 2017 2016 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

Jeep global CEO Christian Meunier closed out 2021 by announcing his brand’s goal of becoming the “zero emission freedom brand,” with the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV) as its first example. This is exactly what the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe has to offer. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEV is powered by two electric motors and a 2.0-liter

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Jeep Plug-in Gasoline-Electric PHEV 76

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2013

Among the many features of the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee—introduced at the Detroit Auto Show—two in particular contribute to significantly improved fuel economy and driving performance: an optional new 3.0-liter liter EcoDiesel V-6 engine and a new eight-speed automatic transmission. Click to enlarge.

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Jeep MPG 2014 Fuel Economy 231

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2015

The Jeep Cherokee in Europe is adding a new 2.2-liter liter MultiJet II diesel engine, available with 185 hp (138 kW) and 200 hp (149 kW) outputs, and offering a significantly wider spread of torque from low rpm, greater power, improved performance and better fuel economy than the out-going two-liter 170 hp automatic engine.

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Jeep Diesel Europe MPG 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

The new Jeep Cherokee ( earlier post ) will make its European debut at the 84 th Geneva International Motor Show this year. The new Jeep Cherokee will be introduced in Jeep dealerships throughout Europe beginning the second quarter of 2014, with four engine choices: the efficient 2.0-liter liter Tigershark MultiAir I-4.

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Jeep Diesel Fuel Economy Russia 220

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

You read a lot about hybrids and electric cars these days, but fuel-efficient diesel engines will be coming in certain classes of cars this year and in the future The most recent crop of diesel launches has been in the crossover utility vehicle class, of which we''ve now driven three different models.

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Fuel Economy Mercedes Diesel Jeep 130

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2019

FCA US will conduct an emissions recall to update emission control software in an estimated 100,000 model-year 2014-2016 Ram 1500 pickups and Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs equipped with 3.0-liter liter EcoDiesel V-6 engines. The settlements are subject to court approval.

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Cost Of Diesel Emissions San Francisco 312

EV Central

JUNE 22, 2022

Featuring a five-door body on moderately raised ride height that sits the 408 between traditional passenger cars and SUVs, the 408 will come with an orthodox petrol ICE , two rechargeable plug-in hybrid ( PHEV ) choices and in pure electric form as well. 2023 Peugeot 408 is a crossover coupe with an SUV look.

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Australia PHEV Dodge Jeep 98

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

It fits in below the Tiguan in the VW SUV hierarchy. All have a 1.5liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engines producing 158 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. All have a 1.5liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engines producing 158 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. Otherwise, the engine was smooth.

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 80

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 8, 2024

Casting a wide net Smooth Operator The little engine that can The 2024 Seltos comes in five trim levels with two engine options and front wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine running on 91 octane gasoline to produce 195 horsepower (hp) and 195 pound-feet of torque (lb.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 78

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 15, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate Surprising Performance in a Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV Okay, a show of hands if “quick or fast” come to mind when Volvo SUV is mentioned. New for the 2022 model year, the 2023 XC60 Recharge continues to deliver performance and all-electric and hybrid efficiency in a premium compact SUV.

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Recharge Volvo Plug-in SUV 76

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 21, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-50 AWD Mazda Wants You to Live A Little The 2023 CX-50 is part of Mazda’s SUV quiver, smallest to largest, of the CX-30, CX-5, CX-50 and CX-9. Mazda says the CX-50 is a “rugged and capable crossover SUV, purpose built for active lifestyles” that enables drivers “to venture further into the outdoors and off-road.”

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Mazda SUV MPG Fuel Economy 79

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Stylish Two-Row SUV. The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport debuted in 2020 as a smaller version to the Atlas, the largest SUV in the Volkswagen line-up. The subtle but noticeable design differences between the two earns the Cross Sport a nod for being one of the best looking midsize SUVs. Adding extra style to VW SUV functionality.

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MPG SUV Fuel Economy Light 82

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The benefit is being able to drive many miles on pure electricity, and then have “unlimited range” when heading-out on the open road with a fuel-efficient gasoline engine and hybrid system. The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV compact SUV is a fine example of not only being efficient but also versatile. Two gasoline engines—a 1.5-liter

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Escape PHEV Ford Gasoline-Electric 80

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

High Marks for Hyundai’s First Hybrid SUV. Hyundai’s first-ever hybrid SUV, the all-new 2022 Tucson Hybrid, delivers great fuel economy and seats five while hauling all their stuff, too. liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 180 horsepower (hp) and 195 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) Need we go on? Smooth running.

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Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 74

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 29, 2022

Mazda has added another SUV to their lineup. Mazda adds another SUV. All Mazda SUVs will now come only with all-wheel drive (AWD). 3,500-pound maximum tow rating with the turbocharged engine. liter engine is standard, which is a smooth and responsive four-cylinder that puts out 187 horsepower (hp) and 186 pound-feet (lb.

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Mazda SUV MPG Clean 90

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2014

2015 Jeep Renegade. Jeep unveiled the new 2015 Jeep Renegade small SUV at the Geneva Motor Show. Both Jeep Active Drive and Active Drive Low 4x4 systems include the Jeep Selec-Terrain system, providing up to five modes (Auto, Snow, Sand and Mud modes, plus exclusive Rock mode on the Trailhawk model).

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Jeep SUV Africa Fuel Economy 247

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 22, 2023

liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine and two electric motors. The electric motors can power the car by itself, the gas engine can power the car by itself, or they can power the car together. With 302 total system horsepower, the RAV4 Prime is the quickest Toyota SUV with 0-60 mph times of 5.4 So how do we exceed the EPA’s 42 AER?

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PHEV Toyota Gasoline-Electric Gasoline 67

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

Escaping High Fuel Prices; a Natural Bridge to an EV. liter non-turbocharged, 4-cylinder engine that produces 165 horsepower by itself, but when adding-in the motor generator that number increases to 200 hp. The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only.

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 89

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2018

The Model X SUV remained “Much-Worse-Than-Average” for reliability, with ongoing problems including the falcon-wing doors and center display screen. Consumer Reports’ survey also reveals that some automakers—striving for improved fuel economy—are clearly making more reliable turbocharged engines than others.

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Chrysler Dodge Yukon Buick 207

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

But maybe since the predominant vehicles on the road these days are midsize to large SUVs, a big truck really isn’t so big. Power and Torque and Fuel Sipping. liter Duramax turbodiesel engine. Stand next to the hood when the engine is at idle, and you will be amazed at how quiet it is. Fuel economy for the 3.0-liter

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 96

Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona is a Detroit anomaly: it’s a passenger car in an age of trucks and SUVs, it’s battery-electric when U.S. Courtesy of increasingly, absurdly powerful V-8 engines, the old Charger oozed testosterone, and affordable testosterone at that. Dodge says the EVs that replace them will be just as noisy.

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Dodge Charging Gasoline-Electric Exhaust 52

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Un SUV Da Guida. *A A driver’s SUV. The 2022 Maserati Levante is offered in four models—GT, Modena, S and Trofeo—with either a V6 or V8 engine, all with all-wheel drive. Maserati says this engine has high-turbulence cylinder heads that sound awesome, but I needed some research to really gather-in their benefit.

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Carbon Fiber Ferrari SUV Clean 91

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 3, 2023

liter inline 6-cylinder engine with 280 horsepower (hp) and 332 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) Fuel economy is EPA rated at 24 mpg city, 28 highway, 25 combined. The mild hybrid system consists of a 48-volt electrical system that allows the engine to shut off when not needed, increasing fuel economy.

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Mazda PHEV San Francisco Plug-in 89

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2013

2014 Jeep Cherokee. Chrysler introduced the new 2014 Jeep Cherokee mid-size SUV at the New York International Auto Show. Powered by the choice of two new engines mated to the nine-speed, the Cherokee features expected highway fuel economy ratings of up to 31 mpg US (7.6 Click to enlarge. The 16-valve, 2.4-liter

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Jeep 2014 MPG Chrysler 294

The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

What caught my eye was Krok highlighting this bit: “Why would an automaker manufacture a car with so much engine power that it requires an eight-speed transmission?” Lower gears are used to help acceleration while higher gears are set up for cruising and maximizing fuel economy. It won’t take long. OK, good, you’re done.

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Bentley New York MPH Ferrari 109

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Ready to play with the bigger boys One Engine. Honda makes it simple as the HR-V is available with one engine and one transmission. liter non-turbocharged 4-cylinder engine is mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). If opting for the front-wheel drive HR-V, the fuel economy numbers are 26/32/28.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy 2020 77

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

Western Automotive Journalists (WAJ), a Northern California association for automotive writers, annually brings together journalists to drive an assortment of cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs as well as taking time to discuss current and future product with automotive industry representatives. Genesis fields a powerful SUV.

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Lexus Mercedes Volvo Clean 96

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 22, 2021

Driving Fun in a Three-Row Crossover SUV. The up-market interior on the CX-9 Signature has a luxury feel usually found in a premium crossover SUV. The dash layout is logical, simple and clean, with three round gauges (tachometer, speedometer and water temperature/fuel) with black faces and white letters were easy to read.

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Mazda MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 16, 2023

While loopholes in Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards basically guarantee the United States can still produce massive vehicles with gargantuan gasoline engines, it also means they’ll be pickups and SUVs — neither of which are likely to offer the kind of handling available from a coupe or sedan.

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Dodge Chrysler Gasoline-Electric United States 98

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

How dare Ford besmirch the good Mustang name by calling a SUV, powered by electricity no less, a Mustang? To get better fuel economy during the oil crisis I owned a Mustang II with a V6, but it really wasn’t all that bad. Just before getting the Mach-E, I owned a Jeep Cherokee SRT with 475 horsepower, which was a blast!

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Ford Dealers All-Electric Purchase 86

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

liter 4-cylinder engine; running on unleaded regular it puts out 281 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque. The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. The base Santa Cruz engine is the non-turbo 2.5L Drive Mode Select helps you get the most performance from the engine.

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Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 80

Baua Electric

MARCH 17, 2024

Skoda not only leads Europe’s largest car maker Volkswagen Group’s operations in India, it also steers the low-cost vehicle architecture projects, for both internal combustion engines (ICEs) and electric vehicles (EVs). With the promise of a future in the EV business, M&M had been making rapid strides in the mainstream SUV market.

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India Suzuki Motoring Motor 52

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Midsize SUV with Sporty Styling. Putting the sport in SUV. Engine and Drive Choices. The midsize 2022 Chevrolet Blazer has two engines options, one transmission, and either front wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine has 228 horsepower (hp) and 258 pound-feet (lb.-ft)

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Chevrolet MPG SUV Fuel Economy 86

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro SX Touring Plug-in Hybrid The Perfect Marriage: 33 All-Electric Miles+A Miserly Hybri d Love your gasoline internal combustion engine and don’t want to jump into a battery electric vehicle quite yet? To aid in efficient driving there is a dash gauge that goes from Eco (in EV mode) to Power when the engine kicks in.

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 72

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

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. liter four-cylinder engine. engine is standard on the Santa Fe Limited and Calligraphy models. The other Santa Fe engines are the 1.6L

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Hyundai MPG Fuel Economy Clean 69

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2023

That’s a good place to start when summing-up the Mazda line-up of crossover/SUVs, its one remaining sedan and, of course, the delightful MX-5 Miata. liter four-cylinder engine that produces 187 horsepower (hp) and 186 pound-feet of torque (lb.-ft.). What engine noise is heard, when accelerating hard, has a sporty note to it.

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Mazda Clean Cleaning MPG 70