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2019 Honda Insight production model to make global debut at New York International Auto Show; series hybrid with 55 mpg city

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Under most conditions, the Insight operates as a series hybrid, in which the gasoline engine, connected to the generator motor, produces electricity that is supplied to either the electric propulsion motor and/or the 60-cell lithium-ion battery pack. Honda estimates the Insight will deliver up to 55 mpg (4.27

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

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This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. As a test, part of those miles were driven with the cruise control set at 65 mph where we averaged 44 mpg, and at 60 mph resulting in 51.4 All the right connections. Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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Smooth, Quiet and 50+ MPG. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 45 mpg city/51 highway/47 combined, numbers that make Clean Fleet Report smile, as we are happy to drive a car that is a serious fuel sipper. On shorter legs, if even for a brief time, we touched 60 mpg. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0T Autobahn

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inch color touchscreen that handles the rear view camera and the voice-controlled 9-speaker Beats audio system that delivers deep, full, crisp tones for the AM/FM/HD radio, with USB ports and app connection interfaces. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

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Honda bumps up mpg & power. turbo at 31 mpg city/38 highway/34 combined. mpg combined, with a 90-mile all-freeway run, using the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, the average bumped up to 40.8 non-turbo, fuel economy estimates are 30 mpg city/37 highway/37 combined. 50+ MPG and good handling, too.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE

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New Sporty Look for the Affordable 50 MPG Midsize Sedan. A spacious interior with a smooth comfortable ride, high fuel economy (we broke 50 mpg!), The undetectable and seamless transitions give the Camry Hybrid XSE EPA-rated fuel economy of 44 mpg city/47 highway with a combined of 46 mpg. Topping out at more than 50 MPG.

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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Toyota also previewed the vehicle this weekend in Los Angeles via its “Prius Connection” program for select early adopters and enthusiast forum participants, attracting potential buyers from across the US and Canada. A parking pawl is also part of the assembly, which is connected to a differential with a final drive ration of 3.267:1.

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