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2019 Prius offered with new electric all-wheel drive system

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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 THS II uses two electric motors—MG1 and MG2—to supplement the charging of the hybrid system’s Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery pack, while MG2 assists the engine.

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TNGA-based 2019 Toyota Avalon features new hybrid system

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Underpinned by the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) K Sedan platform, the 2019 Avalon is powered by two new TNGA powertrains: a punchy 3.5-liter 2019 Avalon Hybrid. A wider range, specifically at the increased 8 th gear ratio, allows for improved high-speed cruising fuel economy. TMMK) in Georgetown, Kentucky, respectively.

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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. This was made possible by a 4.7-inch

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid

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The undetectable and seamless transitions have the Crown Hybrid fuel economy rated at 42 mpg city/41 highway/41 combined, and the more powerful Hybrid Max at 29 city/32 highway/30 combined. Road Test: 2019 Toyota RAV4. News: 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota BZ4X EV. Road Test: 2020 Toyota C-HR.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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MG 1 starts the gasoline engine and charges the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery, while MG2 drives the front wheels and regenerates the battery during braking and coasting, and MGR drives the rear wheels and also regenerates the battery. The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

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Smooth power and excellent fuel economy. Using 87 octane fuel, the engine and transmission combination earned an EPA fuel economy rating of 36 mpg city/36 highway/36 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

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