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Toyota Sticking With NiMH for Strong Hybrids in Near Term

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Although Toyota has been working on Li-ion batteries for strong hybrids, and has had 126 Priuses equipped with Li-ion packs on the road for the past three years, NiMH cost performance wins compared to lithium for this application, Kuroda said. Toyota has been able to bring down the cost of the NiMH pack in the Prius “dramatically”, he said.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

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Excellent fuel economy, nice styling, low price and an excellent warranty. Low-cost but not cheap. Pricing and Warranties. The base price for the 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door is $17,090. Base price for the four-door Kia Rio LX is $17,145, including the destination charge. Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic. Drivetrain.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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The 2022 Sonata Hybrid comes in three trim levels, with these base prices that include the $1,045 freight charges. And all of this for a base price under $29,000. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Blue – $28,395.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE

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Pricing and Warranties. The 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid comes in four trim levels, with these base prices, which include the $995 delivery processing and handling fee. Clean Fleet Report’s 2021 Camry Hybrid XSE had a total price, including $3,485 in options and the $995 delivery processing and handling fee, of $37,164. LE $28,265.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0T Autobahn

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Pricing and Warranties In the mood The 2023 Jetta comes in five trim levels ranging in base price, including the mandatory $1,095 destination fee, from $21,750 to $32,690. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Clean Fleet Report’s Jetta GLI 2.0T

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Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

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Clean Fleet Report is confident the all-new 2022 Honda Civic will also meet these high safety standards. Pricing and Warranties. The 2022 Honda Civic sedan comes in four trim levels, with a choice of engines and options. All base prices below include the $1,015 destination charge. The quick take is the 2022 Honda Civic 1.5T

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Final Test: 2021 Mazda6 Carbon Edition

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This sedan has been at the top of my list for many years, providing style, comfort, handling and performance at a reasonable price. Pricing and Warranties. Clean Fleet Report’s 2021 Mazda6 Carbon Edition had a base price of $32,800. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid.

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