Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

As with the all-new 2018 Volkswagen Atlas full-size SUV ( earlier post ), the new Tiguan is based on Volkswagen’s Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) architecture. First, it gives the automaker a very competitive offering in the compact SUV segment in the US—a segment which is booming in the US. Select compact SUVs.

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2018 Engine SUV MPG 314

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

Western Automotive Journalists (WAJ), a Northern California association for automotive writers, annually brings together journalists to drive an assortment of cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs as well as taking time to discuss current and future product with automotive industry representatives. Genesis fields a powerful SUV.

Lexus 97

Lexus Mercedes Volvo Clean 97

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

If you want extra oomph select the Sport mode where we were able to get 0-60 mph times of 8.3 While some SUVs have numb steering, reducing road feel, this was not the case with the Escape PHEV, as there was never a time or situation where we felt disconnected from the tires and the road, including feeling planted around sweeping turns.

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 93

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

We did a bit better on a 120-mile freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 28.1 Selecting the Sport mode for that extra oomph helped turn 0-60 mph in about 6.3 The sculpted hood leads to a crossover SUV cabin that morphs into a truck bed. Road Test: 2017 Honda Ridgeline. Glam inside.”

Hyundai 83

Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 83

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

The ubiquitous SUV, crossover or truck have become the belle of the ball, getting all the attention while the poor four-door sedan is like the kid that gets picked last for the baseball team. Our freeway fuel economy test loop of 210 miles, with the adaptive cruise control set to 65 mph, averaged a very impressive 55.8

Hyundai 85

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 85

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

But over a 240-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged an impressive 37.5 Auto manufacturers are slowly getting out of the midsize sedan business aiming their sights at crossovers, SUVs and trucks. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Road Test: 2016 Honda Accord.

Kia 78

Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 78

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Climbing and descending this twisting road would be a true test for any car, SUV or truck, but when testing a hybrid there is an extra check on the performance the electric motor adds to the gasoline engine. Road Test: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid. New Design: Out and In. Room for adults. inches versus 7.1-inches.

Kia 86

Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 86

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

Oh, and could you get used to 32 miles of all-electric driving and 30+ mph when in hybrid mode? Clean Fleet Report, on an all in-town test loop never exceeding 45 mph and encountering many stop lights, experienced a far greater all-electric range of 46.2 Edging toward SUV looks. Road Test: 2021 Honda Odyssey.

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Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid Plug 94

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Clean Fleet Report, on an all in-town test loop, never exceeding 45 mph, and encountering many stop lights, achieved 46.2 Knee and leg room for third row passengers also good and puts all but the largest SUVs to shame. Road Test: 2021 Honda Odyssey. miles of all-electric driving. Road Test: 2022 Kia Carnival.

Chrysler 82

Chrysler Plug-in Plug Hybrid 82

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

With the coupe-like design, the sleek lines will cause you to pause about buying a crossover SUV. We got this stellar number by setting the adaptive cruise control to 65 mph, which is the posted speed on Interstate 5. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Exterior Statement. A seductive statement car in the midsize segment.

Hyundai 73

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 73

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 8, 2023

A little mud never hurt any Subaru The automotive media was invited to Woodstock, New York, in the Catskill Mountains to test the smallest of Subaru’s SUVs. If you are looking to own a compact SUV that can tackle the back country with confidence, while also being a comfortable city car, the 2024 Crosstrek should get your consideration.

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MPG SUV Clean Cleaning 83

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Family Compact SUV Increases Power and Boosts Handling. Acceleration was peppy, in the mid-five-second range to 60 mph, which is about two seconds faster than the single motor rear-wheel drive ID4. What you will get with the ID4 AWD is better performance than any gasoline-powered compact crossover, such as a Nissan Rogue or Honda CR-V.

All-Electric 73

All-Electric Miles SUV Charging 73

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2023

That’s a good place to start when summing-up the Mazda line-up of crossover/SUVs, its one remaining sedan and, of course, the delightful MX-5 Miata. mpg, but a somewhat better 29 mpg on a 94-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph. Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-5 2.5 The EPA rates the CX-5 2.5L

Mazda 73

Mazda Clean Cleaning MPG 73

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2009

The two-mode design, itself originally adapted from a hybrid transmission designed by Allison for transit buses, has up to now been exclusively incorporated into rear-wheel-drive (RWD) transmissions with the intent of reducing the fuel consumption of heavier and larger passenger trucks and SUVs while preserving towing capacities.

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GM Saturn Hybrid VUE 257

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2023

But in two 110-mile highway runs at 65 mph, we averaged 33.4 The Golf GTI holds its own against competing rivals like the Hyundai Elantra N , Toyota Corolla GR and the Honda Civic Type R and Si. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. In 265 miles we averaged 29.8

MPG 86

MPG Clean Cleaning Fleet 86

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2021

However, with the adaptive cruise control set to 65 mph, an all freeway run of 125 miles returned an average of 32.1 Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Carbon Mazda MPG Clean 78

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 23, 2021

In 514 miles of 75-percent highway/25-percent city driving, we averaged 38 mpg; on one highway run with the cruise control set at 65 mph and in the Normal drive mode, we achieved 42.9 The plastic body cladding, which is usually reserved for serious off road all-wheel drive crossovers and SUVs, was used on the Venue for decoration.

Hyundai 52

Hyundai Fuel Economy MPG Economy 52

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 26, 2021

mpg on a 106-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph. And when you are ready to move into a larger crossover SUV, Mazda makes the equally appealing midsize CX-9, so there may not be a need to leave the Mazda family. Road Test: 2020 Honda CR-V. Flash Drive: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid. mpg and 30.1

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Mazda MPG Fuel Economy Clean 62

EV Adoption

MARCH 15, 2021

And EV straggler Honda shed a bit more light on its upcoming EVs built on GM’s Ultium battery and powertrain platform. Honda of America sales chief Dave Gardner told reporters one of the electric SUVs will be from the Honda brand, while the other will be an Acura. Dave Gardener, Sales Chief – Honda of America.

Kia 52

Kia Honda Memphis Georgia 52

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

The Think Global would definitly be classified as a mini-car, several size classes smaller than a compact car like the Honda Civic or Ford Focus. With a top speed of only 65 MPH and a 100 mile range, the Think Global will remain a niche City Car for conspicuous green consumers who aren’t concerned about safety.

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Manufacturer Electric Cars Cars i-MiEV 34