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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

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All-New, All-Hybrid Family-Friendly Minivan. To further its electrification commitment, Toyota has released two 2021 hybrid-only models–the Venza crossover and the Sienna minivan. Next up for 2021 is the all-new Sienna Hybrid minivan, which previously was powered only by a gasoline V6. Smooth power and excellent fuel economy.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

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Chrysler calls it a “multipurpose vehicle,” but we will stick with modern minivan. The only minivan with a plug. If Chrysler had their way, you will see it more as a multi-purpose vehicle than a minivan. The minivan stigma is exactly that, as the Pacifica Hybrid is as modern and versatile as anything on the road.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

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If you are one of those “I will never drive a minivan” type of persons, please keep reading. When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in 2017, it was the only electrified minivan on the market. But the landscape has changed since 2017 as the 2021 Toyota Sienna minivan is now a hybrid. Ready to ride.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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This horizontal lighting connects the brake lights, which have small air flow fins. doesn’t have a ranking system for the cars, crossovers, minivans and trucks we review. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. Clean, Refreshing Interior.

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Flash Drive: 2021 Volkswagen ID4 AWD

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Both have a classic German design with sleek LED projector headlights located on the outer fender edges, which are connected by a LED light bar intersected by the lighted VW logo. The rear power hatch has LED tail lights, connected by another light bar. by the IDBuzz minivan. AWD bumps up the ID4’s towing capability.

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News: 2024 Volkswagen ID.Buzz

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Revisiting and updating the past Volkswagen walked away from the bus and van market right about the time minivans became the rage, though it did soldier on with the low-volume Type 2 Vanagon until 2002. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Honda president Takeo Fukui said he expects competition in conventional petrol-electric hybrids to shift into high gear in the coming year amid growing demand for fuel-efficient vehicles. But Fukui said he saw no significant value in researching plug-in hybrid models, which can be recharged by connecting to a power plug.

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