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Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-50 AWD

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Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-50 AWD Mazda Wants You to Live A Little The 2023 CX-50 is part of Mazda’s SUV quiver, smallest to largest, of the CX-30, CX-5, CX-50 and CX-9. Mazda wants the CX-50 to be seen as its first-ever adventure-oriented SUV. Fuel economy is EPA rated at 23/29/25 mpg for the turbocharged CX-50.

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Latest EPA automotive trend report shows MY 2017 fleet fuel economy of 24.9 mpg; new record

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Preliminary data suggest further improvements in model year 2018. Mazda and Hyundai had the second and third lowest CO 2 emissions, respectively. Since 2004, CO 2 emissions have decreased 23%, or 104 g/mi, and fuel economy has increased 29%, or 5.6

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Flash Drive: 2023 Mazda CX-50 AWD

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Mazda has added another SUV to their lineup. This past week in Santa Barbara, Mazda invited the automotive media to drive the CX-50 on the highway, twisty mountain roads and then off-road to experience soft sand, steep climbs and descents. Mazda adds another SUV. All Mazda SUVs will now come only with all-wheel drive (AWD).

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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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Road Test: 2023 Honda HR-V EX-L AWD

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With a new design and built on a new platform, the 2023 Honda HR-V continues to be a good value with a roomy interior and 30+ mpg. Running on 87 octane, the EPA rates the HR-V AWD at 25 mpg city/30 highway/27 combined. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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And the rest : Flash Drive: 2023 Mazda CX-50. Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-5. Road Test: 2018 Kia Sportage. Road Test: 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. Road Test: 2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. 72 miles, with 35.3

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited AWD

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Great style, drives equally as well as it looks, and gets more than 37 mpg. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 37 mpg city/36 highway/37 combined. mpg, which moves the Tucson Hybrid AWD into the super fuel sipping category. Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-5. Road Test: 2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure. Need we go on?

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