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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

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One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. But with the 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) we obliterated the “official” number in our real world driving.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

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When Kia says the 2023 Sportage is all-new, believe them. But it is more than a larger and more capable Sportage, now in its fifth generation and Kia’s longest-running model, but one that offers three propulsion systems, including the X-Pro trail-rated model for those who want to go off-roading. Something for Everyone. Room for adults.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

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Built on an all-new platform, the K5 is wider, longer and lower than the Optima, more powerful, and takes design cues from the performance minded Kia Stinger. So what does Kia do? The 2022 Kia K5 GT is offered with one engine and transmission. Observations: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L. Kia believes in sedans–and it shows.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

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The 2022 Kia Rio S is a small car with much going for it. Excellent fuel economy, nice styling, low price and an excellent warranty. The front-wheel drive 2022 Kia Rio is powered by a 1.6-liter The base price for the 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door is $17,090. Observations: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback. Drivetrain.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line RWD

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All-new in 2018, the 2022 Kia Stinger continues to turn heads by those that know cars. This coupe was Kia’s first entry into the five-passenger, four-door sportback GT world–and they got it right. Designed in Kia’s Frankfurt, Germany, design studio and built in Sohari, Korea, the Stinger is truly a world car. Powertrain.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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The full EVs as just starting to arrive (like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 ). The Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle is available, but it’s only sold in select areas of California. Hybrid options in this category include: Road Test: 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Flash Drive: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid. Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-5.

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

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Road Test: 2021 Kia Telluride. Road Test: 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid. Road Test: 2019 Subaru Ascent. Road Test: 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Road Test: 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe. Road Test: 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe. Road Test: 2019 Ford Edge. Road Test: 2019 Chevrolet Blazer. Road Test: 2018 Buick Enclave.

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