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2019 Prius offered with new electric all-wheel drive system

Green Car Congress

Toyota is offering a new electric all-wheel drive system (AWD-e) on the facelifted 2019 Prius. Toyota projects fuel economy of 52 mpg city / 48 mpg highway / 50 mpg combined for the AWD-e model, and estimates that the AWD-e model—which is debuting at the LA Auto Show—could account for as much as 25% of annual US Prius sales.

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New 2019 Toyota Avalon hybrid boosts fuel economy 10% to 44 mpg combined

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Toyota estimates that the 2019 Avalon Hybrid will boost fuel economy by up to 10% over its MY 2018 predecessor, from 40 mpg (5.88 l/100 km) combined to 44 mpg (5.34 Estimated combined cycle fuel economy is 26 mpg (9.04 liter V6 (2GR-FKS), and a 215-net-horsepower 2.5-liter l/100 km) combined. The new TNGA 2.5-liter

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EPA mileage estimates mark Lexus ES 300h the most fuel-efficient luxury vehicle without a plug

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The 2019 Lexus ES 300h’s US EPA mileage estimates of 43 mpg city, 45 mpg highway and 44 mpg (5.47 In addition to delivering stronger performance and fuel economy, the latest Hybrid Drive System has been designed to help eliminate the rubber-band feeling associated with some hybrid systems. as standard equipment.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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Smooth, Quiet and 50+ MPG. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 45 mpg city/51 highway/47 combined, numbers that make Clean Fleet Report smile, as we are happy to drive a car that is a serious fuel sipper. On shorter legs, if even for a brief time, we touched 60 mpg. Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3 Exterior Design A Euro look Keeping with VW’s design philosophy, the 2023 Taos has a clean, classic look that immediately sets it out as a Volkswagen.

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Road Test: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport V6 SEL Premium R-Line

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The subtle but noticeable design differences between the two earns the Cross Sport a nod for being one of the best looking midsize SUVs. 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. Stylish Two-Row SUV.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

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The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. You had me at 46 MPG. These driving routes were chosen for their scenic variety, and the 80-percent highway/20-percent city driving mix that covered 630 miles resulting in an average of 58 mpg. The motor-driven power steering was a bit light, but tuned for good road feel. Clean Design.

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