The Truth About Cars
JULY 24, 2023
inch Torsen rear differential, 19-inch wheels, summer tires, performance brake linings for the Brembo brakes, the drift brake, heavy-duty front springs, sport tuning for the chassis and electronic systems like EPAS, ABS, and stability control, and a larger rear sway bar. Enthusiasts will want the Performance Package that includes a 3.55-inch
Green Car Reports
JUNE 20, 2016
The steady rise of corporate average fuel economy rules through 2025 puts increasing pressure on manufacturers to boost the gas mileage of all vehicles. Lately, carmakers are challenged by cheap gas and a resulting public preference for utility vehicles of all sizes against sedans and hatchbacks.
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 7, 2015
The average fuel economy of new cars sold in the United States fell once more in September, although not by much. Average new-car fuel economy continues to hover around 25 mpg, according to recent analysis. The sales-weighted average window sticker fuel economy for new cars in September was 25.2
Green Car Reports
JULY 19, 2016
mpg Corporate Average Fuel Economy—which translates to about 38 mpg on new-car window. A pair of U.S. federal agencies said yesterday that while automakers had complied with the first five years of stricter fuel-efficiency laws, the industry seemed unlikely to meet 2025 targets for improving gas mileage.
The Truth About Cars
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
I get it – sound deadening equals fuel-economy killing weight. Fuel economy is listed at 52 mpg across the board for city/highway/combined. Either way, good numbers though real-world fuel economy often falls short of the EPA rating, as it did here. My biggest gripe was an intrusion of outside noise above 60 mph.
The Truth About Cars
AUGUST 11, 2023
Not necessarily in a bad way – nothing felt cheap. At least the promised fuel economy is on the high side – EPA numbers are 29/40/33. The SE is the second-highest trim in the lineup (we’re separating the sporty Jetta GLI here) but my test car felt a bit more Spartan than that. It’s just that there’s not much extraneous fluff.
Clean Fleet Report
DECEMBER 25, 2021
Excellent fuel economy, nice styling, low price and an excellent warranty. Low-cost but not cheap. This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. Kia’s iVT is a continuously variable transmission with intelligence that adapts shifts for improved performance and fuel economy.
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