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GM to introduce strong hybrid version of Malibu; combined fuel economy above 45 mpg; leverages Volt

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Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 EGHR improves engine warm up and assures consistent fuel economy performance in cold weather. engine with start/stop. An 80-cell, 1.5

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Consumer Reports testing finds many small turbo engines underperforming; fuel economy, acceleration no better than in larger conventional powertrains

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Consumer Reports’ own fuel economy tests of vehicles equipped with small turbocharged engines has found in many cases that the turbocharged cars tested by CR have slower acceleration and no better fuel economy than the models with larger conventional engines, the organization said. l/100 km) figures—i.e.,

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Hyundai introduces hybrid version of new Sonata; 10% improvement in fuel economy over predecessor

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Hyundai introduced the Hybrid version of the seventh-generation Sonata at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Hyundai expects the 2016 Sonata Hybrid to improve fuel economy more than 10%. Sonata Hybrid will be built at Hyundai’s Asan, South Korea assembly plant and will go on sale early this summer.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited. Smooth, Quiet and 50+ MPG. While the looks are what catches the eye in the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited, it is the efficiency that raises an eyebrow. The front-wheel drive Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is powered by a 2.0-liter The looks will reel you in. Effortless Efficiency.

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2012 Chevy Sonic with 1.4L Turbo delivers 40 mpg on highway

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turbo delivers an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 L/100km) on the highway with a six-speed manual transmission and city fuel economy of 29 mpg (8.1 L/100km), resulting in 33 mpg US (7.1 The Accent is EPA rated at 30 mpg city and 40 on the highway). Along with achieving 40 mpg, the 1.4L L/100km) combined.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD

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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. Clean Fleet Report drove the 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD with the 3.8-liter

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

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Take the Hyundai Tucson compact crossover, replace the rear section with a truck bed, and voilà…the Hyundai Santa Cruz is born! But as with most things that seem simple on the surface, going from a crossover body to pickup body is a bit more complex, not the least of which is who Hyundai thinks will be buying the Santa Cruz.

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