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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0T Autobahn

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The twin round, chrome-tipped exhaust pipes peak out from under the honeycomb rear fascia. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. Acceleration was strong, but there was turbo lag stumbling from a stop. Fuel economy estimates by the EPA are 26 city/36 highway/30 combined.

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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The Gen III Prius offers an EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy of 50 mpg (now revealed to comprise 50 mpg city and 49 mpg highway). An exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system has also been added. We also are confident that it will attract more buyers We have two main challenges: the economy, and the [Honda] Insight. ”.

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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The lightweight XL1 (795 kg, 1,753 lbs) delivers NEDC fuel consumption of 261 mpg (0.9 Ferdinand Piëch—currently Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG—more than 10 years ago to produce a practical car that had a combined fuel consumption of one liter per 100 km (235 mpg). Click to enlarge.

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Final Test: 2021 Mazda6 Carbon Edition

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at 23 mpg city/31 highway/26 combined. This engine, with cylinder deactivation, is rated at 26 mpg city/35 highway/29 combined. The rear features LED taillights, a chrome eyebrow framing the trunk lid, and twin bright exhaust tips. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid.

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