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2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid on sale in April; 3-motor sport hybrid system

Green Car Congress

Acura’s first hybrid SUV, the 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid ( earlier post ), will arrive at showrooms in early April with more than 30 additional horsepower and a 45 percent higher EPA city fuel economy rating as compared to the conventionally-powered MDX SH-AWD. The 2017 MDX was designed by the Acura Design Studio in Torrance, Calif.

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2024 Hyundai Elantra N Review – Tightening Up

The Truth About Cars

It’s less boy-racer than the Honda Civic Type R and slightly more civilized than the Subaru WRX but not as commuter-friendly as the Volkswagen Jetta GLI or Acura Integra A-Spec. Fuel economy is listed at 20/27/23 for the auto and 21/29/24 for the stick.

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

There are also near-ear speakers in the front seats that can be personalized. The 48-volt system also improves fuel economy, especially on the highway. Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD. Bluetooth voice commands for the radio and the telephone are part of the MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) voice assistant system.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

Clean Fleet Report

That will tell you how much energy your vehicle needs to travel 100 miles, a more accurate measurement than our traditional fuel economy (mpg) numbers. One new and more affordable option is the Mustang Mach-E , but the personality difference is substantial. Holding its own against the competition.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

The 500e remains one of our favorite city cars as it manages to carry through the Italian charm and personality found in the company’s gas models. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class. The major drawback, which could be an advantage in an urban location, is the small size of the vehicle.