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BMW introduces iX3 electric SUV; destined for China and Europe

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BMW unveiled the iX3 electric SUV ( earlier post ), offering full electric mobility in a BMW X model. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h [62 mph] is 6.8 seconds (for purposes of comparison – BMW X3 30i: 6.4 seconds), with a top speed (electronically limited) of 180 km/h [112 mph]. kWh/100 km.

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Cadillac Lyriq vs Ford Mach-E vs Tesla Model Y: Features, price, and tech comparison

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GM has entered the premium all-electric crossover SUV market, and its flagship vehicle is the rather eye-catching Cadillac Lyriq. With the competiton in the EV SUV market in mind, it’s important to know how the Cadillac Lyriq stacks up against two of the strongest entries in the premium all-electric crossover segment today.

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Toyota’s new RAV4 plug-in hybrid SUV offers 39 miles AER, 90 MPGe

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In addition to an ability to do 0-60 mph in a projected 5.8 seconds—the second quickest acceleration time in the Toyota lineup—the 2021 RAV4 Prime has an estimated 39 miles of all-electric range—the highest AER of any PHEV SUV on the market. As a technology comparison, the 2006-2012 RAV4 offered an optional 269-hp, 3.5-liter

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Tesla Model X Plaid misses launch against Lamborghini Huracan EVO, still dominates

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While the all-electric flagship SUV intentionally missed its launch against the supercar, the drag race results between the two high-performance vehicles were just as expected. Initially, the vehicle was taken through the quarter-mile to see if it would set new records for a production SUV. second 0-60 mph time and a 9.7-second

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Porsche launches compact SUV Macan with diesel option

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Porsche is expanding its range to include a new class of vehicle with the Macan, which is the first Porsche model to break into the compact SUV segment. seconds with the Sport Chrono package fitted) with its 258-bhp (190-kW) engine, and achieves a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph). seconds (or 6.1 Macan phantom view. Click to enlarge.

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Green Automotive retains Roush for support on testing of Zotye electric SUV for US market

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Green Automotive Company Corporation has retained Roush Industries to provide structural and vehicle engineering support as the company begins the process of testing and confirming that its All-Electric SUV meets or exceeds US Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The 4-seat electric SUV is powered by a 25.6

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Tesla Model X Plaid is still dominating drag races nearly 2 years after launch

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There is nothing new about the concept of the super-high-performance SUV. Mercedes has long made the G-Class with its incredible Bi-Turbo V8, Dodge has been making its Durango SUV with supercharged V8s for years, and BMW has prided itself on the performance characteristics found in the X5M. sec 0-60 mph launch, 9.7-sec

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