Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

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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2018 Engine SUV MPG 314

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8 The First Car Vietnamese Car Comes To North America When Vietnam’s largest company, the VinGroup, announced in 2017 they were entering the automobile manufacturing business, it probably didn’t get too much notice. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 94

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

A Premium Small SUV with Handling Like a Sports Wagon. The all-new 2022 Genesis GV70 slots in just below the larger GV80 SUV, both of which will be joined soon by the all-electric GV60. Clean Fleet Report would not be surprised if Genesis has even more SUVs on the drawing board, with most of them being hybrids, plug-in hybrids or EVs.

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SUV Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 88

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

First debuting in 2017, the Niro is a key model for Kia as it offers three different propulsion choices, all of which offer excellent fuel economy or all-electric driving range. inch ground clearance results in an outlook on the road a bit higher than a sedan, but not as high as a SUV. This is our in-depth look at the hybrid model.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 87

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. We were surprised to cross the 30 mpg mark for this 3,915-pound, five-passenger midsize SUV.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 74

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

The Premium Midsize SUV Benchmark. In only a few short years Genesis, the luxury division of Hyundai launched in 2017, released the excellent G70, G80 and G90 sedans. Clean Fleet Report has a hunch Genesis has even more crossovers and SUVs on the horizon. The 2021 Genesis GV80 is ready to take on other premium SUVs.

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MPG Fuel Economy SUV Clean 65

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 22, 2021

Driving Fun in a Three-Row Crossover SUV. The up-market interior on the CX-9 Signature has a luxury feel usually found in a premium crossover SUV. The 2021 CX-9 Signature, Mazda’s flagship midsize crossover SUV, has benefited in recent years from refinements and improvements. Related Stories—The Bigger SUV Choices We Tasted.

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Mazda MPG Fuel Economy SUV 52

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

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. The Wrangler Rubicon 4xe, however, with four doors and a longer wheelbase meant the ride would be more in-line with other SUVs. Road Test: 2017 Jeep Cherokee.

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Jeep Plug-in Gasoline-Electric PHEV 76

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

inch ground clearance results in an outlook on the road a bit higher than a sedan, but not as high as a SUV. Now it looks like an SUV. Road Test: 2017 Kia Niro FE Hybrid. Road Test: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 89

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

While some SUVs have numb steering, reducing road feel, this was not the case with the Escape PHEV, as there was never a time or situation where we felt disconnected from the tires and the road, including feeling planted around sweeping turns. Road Test: 2017 Ford Escape. Road Test: 2019 Hyundai Kona.

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 89

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Freshened Exterior New look coming at ya The HR-V is the smallest of Honda’s four SUVs and crossovers. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Going up the size chart are the HR-V, CR-V, Passport and Pilot. Story and photos by John Faulkner.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy 2020 76

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 25, 2022

This is one of four Crown models in the line-up, including the Sport (hatchback), Sedan and Estate (Crossover/SUV.) More on the Toyota crossover line-up: Road Test: 2017 Toyota 4Runner. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Story by John Faulkner.

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Toyota Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel Economy 83

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

The ubiquitous SUV, crossover or truck have become the belle of the ball, getting all the attention while the poor four-door sedan is like the kid that gets picked last for the baseball team. Is the Sonata Hybrid enticing enough to sway you from a SUV or crossover? Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. A case for sedans.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 81

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in 2017, it was the only electrified minivan on the market. But the landscape has changed since 2017 as the 2021 Toyota Sienna minivan is now a hybrid. Edging toward SUV looks. The newly styled 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is ready for your test drive.

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Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid Plug 91

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

inches of ground clearance is not as high as a SUV, but it still provided a lifted outlook on the road, besting a sedan. The Other Kia Niro Options: Road Test: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid FE. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. The Niro’s 6.3

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PHEV Kia Plug-in Fuel Economy 92

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

The sculpted hood leads to a crossover SUV cabin that morphs into a truck bed. The interior though is all SUV, seating five with black-on-black front heated and ventilated leather seats. Road Test: 2017 Honda Ridgeline. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 79

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

Auto manufacturers are slowly getting out of the midsize sedan business aiming their sights at crossovers, SUVs and trucks. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Roadside – Five years/60,000 miles.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 74

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Tesla helped former shareholder Toyota to bring back the Toyota RAV4 EV , an electric SUV and also aided its other OEM shareholder, Daimler (which also has since divested its Tesla shares), with the Smart ED and B-Class Electric. First Drive: 2017 Tesla Model X P100D ; Tesla Continues to Get Mixed Marks ; Flash Drive: Tesla Model 3.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 104

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The 40+ MPG Low-Cost Transportation King. Every car, SUV and truck is designed and built for a reason, and buying one to not do what it was intended to do is wrong in so many ways. There is a place for a car costing under $20,000 when the average price of a new car in 2022 is more than twice that amount.

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Mitsubishi MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

TDI quattro plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ); the Audi A7 h-tron quattro fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ); the Audi e-tron quattro concept battery-electric SUV ( earlier post ); the Audi TT clubsport turbo concept ( earlier post ); the Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept ( earlier post ); and the Audi R18 e-tron quattro ( earlier post ).

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Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

With the coupe-like design, the sleek lines will cause you to pause about buying a crossover SUV. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Exterior Statement. A seductive statement car in the midsize segment.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 70

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 9, 2021

It was established in 2017 and is based in Gothenburg, Sweden, where Volvo has been for a long time (although the Polestar 2 is built in China). Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Still a bit of a mystery. A sedan look with a hatchback’s practicality.

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Volvo San Francisco Google All-Electric 79

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Midsize SUV with Sporty Styling. Putting the sport in SUV. The transmission/engine combination makes for an engaging-to-drive SUV with plenty of power and torque. An impressive time to move a 4,295-pound SUV. Road Test: 2017 Toyota 4Runner. Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD. Engine and Drive Choices.

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Chevrolet MPG SUV Fuel Economy 85

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

In less than half a year since then, Chevrolet has introduced two larger all-electric SUVs, the Blazer EV and Equinox EV , as well as the Silverado EV pickup. The two SUVs won’t be in dealerships for a while, which makes the Bolt EUV even more important to Chevrolet. SUV functionality. Powertrain. Safety and Pricing.

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Chevrolet Tax Credit Lithium Ion Charging 100

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

The midsize Santa Fe has been one of Hyundai’s best-selling SUVs, so when it was time for some updates they weren’t going to just make it prettier, but also better to keep ahead of the pack. In general, the Santa Fe is a comfortable riding and handling SUV. The first Santa Fe debuted in 2000 as a small SUV.

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Hyundai MPG Fuel Economy Clean 68

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The interior has top-level Toyota design elements found on their other cars, trucks and SUVs. Road Test: 2017 Toyota Mirai. Road Test: 2017 Toyota Mirai (2 nd opinion). First Drive: 2017 Honda Clarity FCEV. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric 80

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

So if you are looking for a vehicle with a more commanding outlook on the road, the Crown is higher, but not as high as the SUVs Toyota sells—the RAV4, BZ4X, Corolla Cross, Venza, Highlander, Grand Highlander and Sequoia. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Toyota Hybrid Fuel Economy Nickel Metal Hydride 78

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 30, 2022

The 2022 Ford Maverick can easily slot into the role currently held by a crossover or SUV. Road Test: 2017 Honda Ridgeline. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Road Test: 2021 Jeep Gladiator. Our road tests are based on this one-week drive of a new vehicle.

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Ford Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 87

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2021

As noted in the opening, the Mazda6 is going away partly due to consumers wanting pickup trucks, crossovers and SUVs, and also that the Mazda6, and the Mazda brand, are not on enough shopping lists when people are considering a new car. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. This is a business where the future kills the present.

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Carbon Mazda MPG Clean 75

EV Adoption

MARCH 9, 2021

While reaching cost parity is clearly critical, almost foundational to achieving mass adoption of electric vehicles, the more difficult challenges tend to fall into two camps: supply and consumer awareness and acceptance. In addition to trucks, SUVs, and more affordable EVs – American consumers need more choice.

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Price Gas-Electric Available Charging 87