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Would You Rather? Toyota RAV4 vs Mazda CX-5

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As the point of this segment is to create the automotive equivalent of Sophie’s Choice, we’re bringing back the RAV4 and pitting it against the 2024 Mazda CX-5. & However, the Mazda takes some of those desirable on-road dynamics that made the CR-V appealing without adopting the smaller engine or CVT that enthusiasts tend to loathe.

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2014 Mazda6 with i-ELOOP rated at 28 city/40 highway/32 mpg combined

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Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) announced fuel economy figures for and updated pricing of its new 2014 Mazda6 midsize sedan, featuring the i-ELOOP regenerative engine braking system. The i-ELOOP equipped Mazda6 is EPA-rated at 28 city/40 highway/32 combined mpg US (8.4, Earlier post.) l/100km, respectively).

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

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2021 Mazda CX-9 owners say things like “exceeds my expectations,” “I love it,” “it is one of the most beautiful cars on the road” and “super happy with my purchase.” At least that’s what Mazda says. The Mazda Connect connectivity system includes Bluetooth, voice recognition, Aha, Pandora and Stitcher radio integration.

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Mazda6 diesel sedan offers up to 60 mpg US

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l/100 km (60 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 104 g/km (European combined cycle with standard diesel SKYACTIV-D 2.2 Mazda is offering the choice of five SKYACTIV engines (two diesels and three gasoline powerplants) coupled with six-speed manual or automatic transmissions in the Mazda6. Most are available with i-ELOOP as well as i-stop.

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College Students–Find Your Perfect First Car

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Mazda CX-30 What are the reasons for choosing the Mazda CX-30? It can achieve a mileage of up to 31 mpg in urban areas, and 40 mpg on highways. In the inside, the car is spacious for a maximum of five individuals and offers additional room for storing belongings. It’s the Swiss army knife of small SUVs.

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Would You Rather? Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV4

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However, the resulting MPG victory will typically come down to who is doing the driving. Without all-wheel drive, the Toyota nabs 27 city/35 highway whereas the Honda manages 28 mpg city/34 mpg highway. But the RAV4 offers more ways of storing things and has the occasional splash of color on the inside.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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The Escape PHEV uses regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. And the rest : Flash Drive: 2023 Mazda CX-50. Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-5. With a plug-in option the Escape can drive all-electric (for more than 40 miles we found).

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