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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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It’s highlighted by a distinctive LED head light design, which is edged by a very unique and compelling daylight running light strip. The swept-back coupe look leads to a distinctive rear end design dominated by an LED strip, stretching from edge-to-edge of the trunk lid. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0T Autobahn

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A DSG is designed to achieve faster shift times than a standard automatic transmission. The simple dash design adds to convenience features such as a leather-covered multi-function steering wheel (with a squared-off bottom), and a leather-trimmed shift knob. With an eye to fuel economy and aerodynamics, the 0.27

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Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

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The 2022 Honda Civic sedan has been completely redesigned–and for many that will be a good thing. The new handsome styling forgoes sharp edges and a busy design for a more mature and finished look that hints Euro. Honda gives drivers options of two four-cylinder engines for the front-wheel drive Civic sedan. Two Engine Choices.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE

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Painted in Blueprint with black B pillars and a black front grille with mesh inserts, our Camry Hybrid XSE had body color-keyed bumpers, door handles, shark fin antenna and exterior mirrors, making for a sleek design and profile. The cockpit design is driver friendly with the gauges, including the hybrid management system, residing in the 7.0-inch

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Hybrid

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The Toyota Prius has come a long way since it debuted 22 years ago, as the second hybrid car to be sold in the United States (after the first generation Honda Insight). Staying clear of hyperbole and overstating what Toyota designers have done with the 2023 Prius, this is without argument the best-looking Prius of all time.

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Final Test: 2021 Mazda6 Carbon Edition

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Mazda achieves these numbers through its Skyactiv-G engine and vehicle design philosophy–a slick-shifting automatic transmission and a coefficient of drag (C d ) of 0.285. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us CalCars Frequently Asked Questions Jump to: Environmental Effects and Benefits Alternative Fuels Batteries PHEV Conversions Other Questions Note: This page is overdue for a major overhaul. Alternative Fuels to top Whats the deal with ethanol?

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