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Mercedes-Benz previews new GLA compact SUV; fuel economy as high as 54.7 mpg in diesel version

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Mercedes-Benz previewed the new 2015 GLA-Class compact SUV prior to its global debut at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt next month. The GLA, which will go on sale in 2014, is Mercedes-Benz’ first entry into the fast-growing compact SUV segment. Mercedes-Benz, SUVs and compacts. Earlier post.)

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Here’s how Nissan might electrify trucks and SUVs for the US

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bound three-row electric SUV, leading to a clearer vision about which powertrains will show up in which types of vehicles in the near term. That ICE engine acts as a generator only, and there’s no direct mechanical connection between the ICE engine and the wheels.

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2019 Prius offered with new electric all-wheel drive system

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Toyota projects fuel economy of 52 mpg city / 48 mpg highway / 50 mpg combined for the AWD-e model, and estimates that the AWD-e model—which is debuting at the LA Auto Show—could account for as much as 25% of annual US Prius sales. That’s more than in some small SUVs and larger than most full-size sedans.

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2017 Audi Q7 now available with 2.0-liter TFSI turbo-charged four-cylinder engine; lower entry point to premium SUV

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liter engine, is half a second faster on the 0-60 mph sprint; nearly 500 pounds lighter; and up to 22% more fuel-efficient than the previous generation Q7 3.0T TFSI, Audi is creating a value proposition that makes entry into the luxury full-size SUV more accessible. Fuel economy (comb.). With the 2.0 Transmission.

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Porsche introducing new plug-in Cayenne S E-Hybrid SUV; third plug-in from Porsche

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The new generation of the Cayenne will enter the market later this year in five versions: Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Diesel, Cayenne S Diesel and—in a world premiere—the Cayenne S E-Hybrid, the first plug-in hybrid in the premium SUV segment. The combined fuel consumption is now 3.4 Fuel consumption is 11.5

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Jeep Cherokee in Europe gains new 2.2L MultiJet II diesel

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liter MultiJet II diesel engine, available with 185 hp (138 kW) and 200 hp (149 kW) outputs, and offering a significantly wider spread of torque from low rpm, greater power, improved performance and better fuel economy than the out-going two-liter 170 hp automatic engine. MultiJet II 200 hp reaches a top speed of 127 mph (204 km/h).

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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It fits in below the Tiguan in the VW SUV hierarchy. Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3 mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3