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VW introducing 1.8L EA888 Gen 3 engine in 2014 Jetta, Passat and Beetle; driving impressions

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Key advances for Gen 3 are in weight reduction, friction reduction, and the internal exhaust cooling system. The goals of the current Gen 3 were to: significantly improve the engine’s already good power, torque and fuel efficiency; reduce the weight of the unit, while maintaining at least equivalent comfort attributes; and.

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BMW introduces the 2 Series; power up, fuel consumption down by up to 21% over 1 Series, depending upon model

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All model variants come with extensive BMW EfficientDynamics technology as standard and meet the stipulations of the EU6 exhaust standard. The engine powering the BMW 220i Coupe sources significantly higher output from its 2.0-liter mpg US (automatic: 5.7 – 6.0 mpg US (automatic: 4.2 – 4.4 BMW 2 Series Coupe. 220i Coupe.

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Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance

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Turbo Power. Torque comes in at a low 1,600 rpm, getting power to the all-wheel drive system, which Acura calls SH-AWD, through a 10-speed automatic. Power, but not enough efficiency to hit 30 mpg. We were hoping to get 30 mpg on the highway, but no matter how hard we tried the best we could do was 28.1 cubic feet.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD

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With the addition of the top-of-the-line Calligraphy trim model, Hyundai also gave the 2021 Santa Fe more power, two new engines and improved fuel economy. The EPA has rated the fuel economy at 21 mpg city/28 highway/24 combined. four-cylinder Hybrid that gets up-to 36 mpg city/31 highway/34 combined, and the 2.5L

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Audi offers two new 3-cylinder engines in refreshed A1: 1.0 TFSI and MDB 1.4 TDI diesel for A1 ultra

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Power output—ranging from from 66 kW (90 hp) to 141 kW (192 hp)—has been increased in most engines, while fuel economy has been reduced by as much as 10% percent. TFSI (provisional data) with 70 kW (95 hp) of power has a combined fuel consumption of 4.3 US mpg) (99 g CO 2 per km [159.3 TDI power and torque.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter In addition to the above drive modes, there are four power modes designed to maximize the efficiency of the Escape PHEV. EV Now mode lets drivers operate on all-electric power. Escaping High Fuel Prices; a Natural Bridge to an EV.

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Road Test: 2021 Genesis GV80 2.5T RWD Prestige

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The EPA has rated the GV80’s fuel economy at 21 mpg city/25 highway/23 combined. It wasn’t easy, but cracking 30 mpg on the open road was a nice surprise in this size of car. The turbocharged four-cylinder balanced power and fuel economy. Below in the lower fascia are dual horizontal exhaust ports. twin turbo.

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