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Voyager Returns to Chrysler Lineup as Entry Level Van

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While it lacks the looks and some of the features of its more luxurious sibling, it’s priced $2,500 lower and seems to be arriving at a point where shoppers might be more willing to re-engage with minivans due to their relative affordability. Global production would cease in 2016, leaving the Dodge Caravan as the only holdover minivan.

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Toyota launches fully redesigned Voxy and Noah minivans in Japan; class-first hybrid system

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In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation launched the completely redesigned Voxy minivan through Netz dealers, and the completely redesigned Noah minivan through Toyota Corolla dealers; hybrid models are scheduled for release on 14 February. km/L (56 mpg US , 4.2 Voxy and Noah hybrid minivan specifications. Motor model.

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Chrysler introduces Pacifica plug-in hybrid minivan; 80 mpge city, 30-mile AER

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Chrysler unveiled the all-new 2017 Pacifica minivan in both conventional and plug-in hybrid versions at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The PHEV is the minivan segment’s first. Patented by FCA US, the device features two electric motors, which are both capable of driving the vehicle’s wheels.

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2025 Kia Niro Hybrid costs $28,365, PHEV costs $35,865

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Rear seatbelt pretensioners are now standard on all grades, while SX Touring plug-in hybrids add a standard Cold Weather Package that includes heated rear seats and a positive temperature coefficient heater. liter inline-4 and 6-speed dual-clutch transmission with an integrated electric motor. The Niro PHEV’s 11.1-kwh

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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. The Trends report has been published annually since 1975 and covers all passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, minivans, and all but the largest pickup trucks and vans. mpg, which is 0.5 mpg higher than MY 2012. mpg, respectively.

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VW introducing near-production concept Golf Sportsvan at IAA; up to 19% more fuel efficient

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Volkswagen is presenting a concept car of the newly developed Golf Sportsvan in a world premiere at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. The compact minivan will complete the Golf family at the middle of next year. All of the engines available at market launch conform to the Euro-6 emissions standard as well.

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Nissan releases Serena S-HYBRID in Japan

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Nissan Motor Co., The Nissan Serena minivan has taken the Nº1 position in minivan sales in Japan for calendar year 2011, fiscal year 2011 and for the first half of calendar year 2012. mpg US, 6.6 launched the new Serena S-HYBRID in Japan. Serena S-HYBRID. Click to enlarge. L/100km) in JC08 mode on 2WD.

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