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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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Escaping High Fuel Prices; a Natural Bridge to an EV. The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter liter non-turbocharged, 4-cylinder engine that produces 165 horsepower by itself, but when adding-in the motor generator that number increases to 200 hp. liter 4-cylinder engines.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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First debuting in 2017, the Niro is a key model for Kia as it offers three different propulsion choices, all of which offer excellent fuel economy or all-electric driving range. Head of the hybrid MPG class Hybrid Efficiency Efficient, but not quick The 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid running on 87 octane is the class leader in fuel economy.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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The 2023 Kia Niro hybrid is the class leader in fuel economy. liter 4-cylinder engine coupled to a 32-kW electric motor that puts out 139 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque, driving the front wheels through a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Running on 87 octane, the 1.6-liter Ready to roll.

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Survey Finds US Hybrids and Diesels Beat Gasoline Models on Full Cost of Ownership

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the Ford Escape Hybrid is compared against the conventional, gasoline-fueled Ford Escape. Clean diesels are generally priced at a lower premium and still offer significant fuel economy. Alternative-fuel vehicles provide a strong hedge against a jump in fuel prices. Tax credits matter.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

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Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: Up to 42 mpg city/44 hwy/43 combined (FWD). EPA Fuel Economy: TBD, should be similar to hybrid; 32-mile all-electric range. Front-Wheel Drive (FWD). All-Wheel Drive (AWD).

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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All have a 1.5liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engines producing 158 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. 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. Otherwise, the engine was smooth. In 371 miles we averaged 28.6

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4WD

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Two Engines, One Transmission. The all-new 2021 Ford Bronco has two EcoBoost gasoline engine choices. Both engines are mated to an eight-speed automatic with a manual mode and paddle shifters as well as driver-selectable drive modes. 2 engines to get you there. EPA fuel economy numbers for the 1.5L

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