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Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

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The benefit is being able to drive many miles on pure electricity, and then have “unlimited range” when heading-out on the open road with a fuel-efficient gasoline engine and hybrid system. The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV compact SUV is a fine example of not only being efficient but also versatile.

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

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There is no shame if, for you, Lincoln means either the massive Navigator SUV or the chauffeured Town Car sedan, as these are the most recognizable models from Ford’s premium division. Squeezing-out That Extra Mile. That number jumps to 78 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when looking at the car’s electric power.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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Running on 87 octane, the front wheels (all-wheel drive is not available) are driven through a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) that has five driver selectable drive modes of Eco, Normal, Sport, Slippery and Snow/Sand. That number jumps to 105 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when combining electricity and gasoline.

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Road Test: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe

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If you consider buying one, make sure you plan on spending time off-pavement seeking sand, mud and snow, as its DNA is far different from any other SUV on the market. But when including the electric range of 21 miles, the city and highway combined number is 49 mpge. Powertrain – Five years/60,000 miles.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

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The “wet” part of a DCT means it uses oil to improve lubrication and cooling. A “dry” DCT does not use oil, but is the more fuel efficient of the two types. In 226 miles of mostly freeway driving through Southern California we averaged 23.8 The sculpted hood leads to a crossover SUV cabin that morphs into a truck bed.

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2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

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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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Citroën unveils electric concept car oli for sustainable and affordable mobility

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The target vehicle weight of around 1000kg make it significantly lighter than most comparable compact SUVs. As a result, its all-electric powertrain needs only a 40kWh battery to deliver a target range of up to 400 km (248 miles). The floor is also covered with a highly elastic and waterproof coating and can be easily hosed clean.

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