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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

Green Car Congress

People might be bored reading about the Prius but a review on four Priuses (2004, 2005, two 2006s) that my family owns that ran a total of 913k km (570k miles) should be interesting, right? Having enough electric charge to last a 5-15 minute in silence in a traffic jam. l/100 km (51 mpg US) in the summer, and 5.3

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Road Test: 2024 Ford Maverick Lariat FWD Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

As an automotive journalist I do this frequently with the cars I am reviewing as I like to hear real world experiences from people who have put on thousands of miles under different driving and road conditions. Liter gasoline engine that produces 162 horsepower (hp) and a 94kW electric motor, for a total system 191 hp.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD EcoBoost

Clean Fleet Report

When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the 2022 Ford Maverick compact pickup, it was after driving it for about five hours. The EPA has rated fuel economy at 23 mpg city/30 highway/26 combined. liter gasoline engine and a 94-kilowatt electric motor that produces 191 total system horsepower and 155 pound-feet of torque.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

mpg on combined highway and in-town driving through Southern California. Liter gasoline engine and a 94kW electric motor. Instead, it has a simple planetary gear set and two electric motors. An efficient engine and electric power. Fuel Economy King in a Not-So-Small Pickup. A smaller, but not small pickup.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

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The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. 4-cylinder that gets 21 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined with front-wheel drive, and 21/27/23 mpg with AWD. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews.

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

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For even more space, the second row folds flat producing plenty of room for a run to the DIY store or maybe some antiquing. The EPA rates the CX-9 AWD at 20 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined. The handling, with accurate electric power steering, belied this was a large crossover. Ready to rack up the miles.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Ford Maverick

Clean Fleet Report

According to the Ford marketing team we spoke with at a recent media launch event, their target buyer will be young, female, Hispanic, and urban, including a full hybrid model that may get up to 40 mpg (it hasn’t been certified by the EPA at press time). liter gas engine, 94 kilowatt electric motor. Front wheel Drive (FWD).

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