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Consumer Reports road testing finds Ford Fusion and C-MAX hybrids falling far short of EPA ratings

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The Fusion Hybrid’s 39 mpg is the best of any family sedan we’ve tested, edging out the Toyota Camry Hybrid by 1 mpg. And the C-Max Hybrid’s 37 mpg is second only to the Prius V’s 41 mpg in its class. For the highway mpg, they twice drove the cars each way on a specific section of a local highway at 65 mph.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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While the looks are what catches the eye in the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited, it is the efficiency that raises an eyebrow. Hyundai has electrification figured out, with the Sonata Hybrid reaping the benefits in what may be the best hybrid sedan you can buy. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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Now in its second year, the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid sets the bar high for five-passenger sedans. With the coupe-like design, the sleek lines will cause you to pause about buying a crossover SUV. We got this stellar number by setting the adaptive cruise control to 65 mph, which is the posted speed on Interstate 5.

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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The all-new hybrid transaxle adopts improvements first used in previous post-2004 Toyota/Lexus hybrids such as the Camry hybrid, Highlander hybrid, and Lexus RX 400h, as well as refinements not previously employed. More than 90% of Prius owners tell us they intend to buy another Prius. Click to enlarge.

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