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Volkswagen of America is in the process of rolling out its all-new long wheelbase 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan ( earlier post ). 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. Significance of the 2018 Tiguan. Height (in).
Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. Although the powertrains remain the same, the new Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a comprehensive exterior and interior redesign, safety, suspension and new and improved infotainment and connectivity features.
The 2017 Cruze Diesel Sedan ( earlier post ) fitted with the six-speed manual transmission offers an EPA-estimated highway mileage of 52 mpg (4.52 The six-speed manual model returns an EPA-estimated city mileage of 30 mpg (7.83 l/100 km), resulting in 37 mpg (6.35 l/100 km) combined.
The all-new, production version of the 2019 Insight ( earlier post ) will make its global production debut at the 2018 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Honda estimates the Insight will deliver up to 55 mpg (4.27 l/100 km) in the city.
Buick launched the 2018 Buick Envision in China with a new nine-speed transmission, updated design and enhanced connectivity. Like Buick’s new Regal and 2018 LaCrosse introduced earlier this year, the 2018 Envision features Buick eMotion Intelligent Drive Technology. liters/100 km (35.6
As the first fully connected integral system solution, the third generation of the Sprinter demonstrates the development of the division from purely a vehicle manufacturer into a provider of complete transport and mobility solutions, the company said. (Duisburg is home to the world’s largest inland port.) Mercedes-Benz is investing some €2.5
The Orlando was launched in China in September 2018. mpg US), which is a 9% improvement over the model with a standard powertrain. The additions include a choice of five- and seven-seat models as well as sporty Redline variants, with a selection of six exterior colors. Its fuel consumption is as low as 6.1 liters/100 kilometers (38.5
Chevrolet has introduced the all-new 2018 Equinox compact SUV with a choice of three turbocharged engines—including the segment’s first turbo-diesel in North America. The 2018 Equinox goes on sale in the first quarter of 2017 in North America and rolls out to approximately 115 additional global markets later in the year.
XL, a provider of connected vehicle electrification solutions for commercial, utility and municipal fleets, will unveil a plug-in hybrid electric version of the popular Ford F-250 pickup truck at the NTEA Work Truck show, 5-8 March in Indianapolis. Earlier post.).
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liters per 100 kilometers (98 mpg US) , with CO 2 emissions of up to 56 grams per kilometer. liters per 100 kilometers (138 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions reduced to 39 grams per kilometer. liters per 100 kilometers (112 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions from fuel to up to 49 grams per kilometer. BMW X3 xDrive30e.
The bell-shaped cameras connect to processor units running GRIDSMART client software that provides municipal traffic engineers with very detailed information, from traffic metrics to unobstructed views of accidents. The team’s first step in February 2018 was to use GRIDSMART cameras to create an image dataset of vehicle classes.
Kia Motors’ upgraded 2018 Kia Sportage ( earlier post ), the brand’s global best-selling vehicle, offers a 2.0-liter The 2018 Sportage is available in Europe and Korea with Kia’s new 1.6-liter, The 2018 Sportage continues to offer a high-powered 2.0-liter The Sportage is also available with an all-new 1.6-liter km/l (6.13
The concept full-size SUV is the basis for a production model that Audi will launch on the market in 2018; whether or not the first production version will be a plug-in hybrid has yet to be determined. US mpg) per 100 kilometers (62.1 Route data from the navigation system and Audi connect Car-to-X services are also considered.
XL Hybrids will begin production on the new XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System for Model Year 2018 Ford Super Duty F-250 pickups in first quarter 2018. The XL3 system will be the first offered as a ship-thru upfit on Model Year 2018 F-250 pickups. Orders are being taken now for Q1 2018 ship-thru installation.
Chevrolet’s first nine-speed automatic transmission makes its debut in the 2017 Malibu and will be available in the 2017 Cruze Diesel and 2018 Equinox, with another Chevrolet model to follow by the end of 2017. Turbo engine in the Malibu, contributing to an EPA-estimated 33 mpg highway (7.12
mpg US), corresponding to 154 grams CO 2 per kilometer (247.8 mpg US) in the NEDC, corresponding to 142 grams CO 2 per kilometer (228.5 Additional four and six-cylinder engines will follow after the market introduction in early March 2018. It accelerates the four-door coupé from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 lb), the 3.0
Krebs stressed that the Volkswagen Group aims to become a leader in e-mobility by 2018. liters of fuel per 100 km (157 mpg US), which corresponds to CO 2 emissions of 35 grams per km (56 g/mile). The modular infotainment platform in the Audi A3 line-up also brings several upgrades to the industry leading Audi connect service.
mpg); combined CO 2 emissions in g/km: 161 – 151 (259.1 – 243.0 mpg); combined CO 2 emissions in g/km: 150 – 142 (241.4 – 228.5 MMI navigation plus and Audi connect. The new Audi A6 offers an extensive range of connectivity solutions for safety, convenience and personalization. g/mi)) is a 3.0 While the 3.0 inch display.
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liter V8 engine from the Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo with an electric motor, the 2018 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo delivers a total output of 680 hp and 626 ft-lb (850 N·m)of torque, making it one of the most powerful production vehicles Porsche has ever made. mpg US); US fuel consumption figures are not yet released.
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Volkswagen AG has set the goal of becoming the world’s most sustainable carmaker by the year 2018. VW’s “Strategy 2018”, earlier post.) l/100 km (44 mpg US). Earlier post.) Fuel consumption of the sedan, which has a top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph), is 5.3 Media Control.
This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. As a test, part of those miles were driven with the cruise control set at 65 mph where we averaged 44 mpg, and at 60 mph resulting in 51.4 All the right connections. Road Test: 2018 Subaru Impreza. Your numbers may differ.
turbo at 25 mpg city/27 highway/26 combined. Mated to a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), fuel economy is 28 mpg city/34 highway/31 combined. This enhances stability in corners and gives the vehicle more connection to the road. The EPA rates the 1.6L In 166 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 27.1
The sacrifice will be a bit less fuel economy off the EPA rating of 19 mpg city/28 highway/22 combined (the four-cylinder engine clocks in at 23/32/26; AWD versions take off about one mpg). mpg, with 180 miles on an all-freeway run with the cruise control set at 65 mph and in Tour, we averaged 31.2 Road Test: 2018 Audi A5 Coupe.
Great style, drives equally as well as it looks, and gets more than 37 mpg. The distinctive rear end design is dominated by vertical LED tail lights and a connecting light strip, stretching from edge-to-edge on the power hands-free lift gate. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 37 mpg city/36 highway/37 combined. Need we go on?
liter Duramax turbodiesel is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/26 highway/24 combined. mpg, but on a 100-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we got an impressive 29.8 But nudging 30 mpg is impressive, which was aided by the engine stop/start system, which shuts off the engine rather than idling.
Clean Fleet Report spent a week exploring Southern California in the front-wheel drive XT5 Premium Luxury, which the EPA rates at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined mpg. We were surprised to cross the 30 mpg mark for this 3,915-pound, five-passenger midsize SUV. In 224 miles of mostly freeway driving we averaged 22.5
FordPass Connect offers convenience features such as remote locking and unlocking of the doors and starting the engine, and the 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot can accommodate up to 10 devices, as far as 50-feet away. Road Test: 2018 Kia Sportage. Road Test: 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. Road Test: 2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure.
are 25 mpg city/28 highway/ 26 combined. Our takeaway is when the Bronco Sport is loaded with a two adults and all their gear, 30 mpg will be realistic on the highway. Ford’s Co-Pilot360 with driver-assist features is standard, and the FordPass Connect offers convenience features such as remotely lock/unlock doors, and engine start.
Honda bumps up mpg & power. turbo at 31 mpg city/38 highway/34 combined. mpg combined, with a 90-mile all-freeway run, using the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, the average bumped up to 40.8 non-turbo, fuel economy estimates are 30 mpg city/37 highway/37 combined. 50+ MPG and good handling, too.
Duramax turbodiesel is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/26 highway/22 combined. When fully loaded or pulling a trailer, mileage numbers may be less, but getting oh-so-close to 30 mpg is impressive for a 6,015-pound SUV. Road Test: 2018 Lincoln Navigator. Fuel economy for the 3.0L Your numbers may differ.
liter V6, the 4Motion permanent all-wheel drive system and an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, the EPA rates the fuel economy at 17 mpg city/23 highway/19 combined. liter four-cylinder that gets 21 mpg city/24 highway/22 combined. mpg, just a touch below membership in the magic 30 MPG AWD Club.
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Surprising fuel economy and range The EPA rates the F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid at 22 mpg for city/24 highway/23 combined. mpg, which included 63 all-electric miles. mpg, but the impressive numbers were on a 70-mile run on Interstate 5, from Dana Point to Oceanside and back. This means the driving range, with the 30.6-gallon
The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. 4-cylinder that gets 21 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined with front-wheel drive, and 21/27/23 mpg with AWD. It may seem like a small thing, but for some not having that connecting point at a 90º angle will affect access. The light show.
The EPA rates the fuel economy at 33 mpg city/30 highway/31 combined. Connectivity includes USB/iPod control, advanced casual voice recognition, Bluetooth streaming audio, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa and hands-free telephone with Siri Eyes Free mode. Road Test: 2018 Lexus RX 350. There is even a CD player.
Turbo AWD at 22 mpg city/27 highway/24 combined. mpg and 30.1 mpg on a 106-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph. The Mazda Connectconnectivity system includes Bluetooth, voice recognition, Aha, Pandora and Stitcher radio integration. Road Test: 2018 Toyota RAV4.
mpg on combined highway and in-town driving through Southern California. The EPA has rated the Maverick Hybrid’s fuel economy at 42 mpg city/33 highway and 37 combined. mpg with the best fuel economy on an all-city 45-mile run where the average was a stellar 46.7 Road Test: 2018 Chevrolet Colorado. Basic, but up-to-date.
In April 2018 Ford announced all its sedans and coupes would be going away by 2020, except for one–the iconic Mustang. high-performance at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2
liter is rated at 27 mpg city/34 highway/29 combined, and puts out 152 horsepower (hp) and 145 pound-feet of torque (lb.-ft.). of torque and 26/33/29 mpg. USB ports front and rear and a wireless phone charger complete the connectivity features. Standard on the Base and Premium trim lines, the 2.0-liter The optional 2.5-liter
The EPA has rated the GV80’s fuel economy at 21 mpg city/25 highway/23 combined. It wasn’t easy, but cracking 30 mpg on the open road was a nice surprise in this size of car. The Genesis Connected Services and Digital Key offer multiple conveniences, including being able to start the GV80 remotely. Road Test: 2018 Genesis G90.
Running on unleaded premium, the EPA has rated the fuel economy at 19 mpg city/25 highway/21 combined. Connecting to the voice recognition is as simple as pressing the button on the left side of the steering wheel and entering a command. Road Test: 2018 Volvo XC60 T8 PHEV. Flash Drive: 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio.
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