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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid

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The Toyota Crown has been around since 1955 in Japan, and was the first Toyota model exported to the United States in 1957, where it was sold until 1960. Sixty-three years later and in its 16th generation, the Crown has returned to the United States as a crossover, or as Toyota calls it, a “lifted sedan.” A country cruiser. Hybrid Options.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD

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Premium Three-Row Midsize SUV. Story by John Faulkner. Photos by John Faulkner and Hyundai. Hyundai debuted the Palisade in 2020 to nearly unanimous reviews and praise for its design, features and value. Now in year two, the 2021 Hyundai Palisade continues to be one of the best three-row midsize SUVs. One Engine, One Transmission. Building a legacy.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

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Toyota long ago made a commitment to hybrids, with the Prius being the most successful result of the company’s commitment to combining electricity and gasoline. Toyota and its upmarket Lexus division have 16 hybrid models, making the combined nameplates the leader in hybrid offerings. Hybrid hauling people and things is our thing. With 0-60 in 8.6

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Road Test: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport V6 SEL Premium R-Line

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Stylish Two-Row SUV. The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport debuted in 2020 as a smaller version to the Atlas, the largest SUV in the Volkswagen line-up. The subtle but noticeable design differences between the two earns the Cross Sport a nod for being one of the best looking midsize SUVs. liter four-cylinder that gets 21 mpg city/24 highway/22 combined.

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Road Test: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid Max AWD Platinum

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Every Crown has an engine–and no plug The base engine, in the Crown XLE and Limited, is called THS, for Toyota Hybrid System. Every Crown has an engine–and no plug The base engine, in the Crown XLE and Limited, is called THS, for Toyota Hybrid System. Both engines run on 87 octane, but don’t plug in for electricity.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?",

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD

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A plug-in hybrid is expected to launch soon, giving buyers a wide range of choices. ZF , a German manufacture of automatic transmissions, provided this explanation of a wet DCT. Sportier than expected. The EPA has rated the fuel economy at 21 mpg city/28 highway/24 combined. The other Santa Fe engines are the 1.6L

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