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mpg over a 130-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph. It wouldn’t be a surprise if the next generation RDX is a hybrid or plug-in hybrid to get that fuel economy into the mid-30 miles per gallon range. Road Test: 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e PHEV. Road Test: 2018 Volvo XC60 PHEV. Road Test: 2019 Infiniti QX50.
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mpg, but a somewhat better 29 mpg on a 94-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph. Fuel economy and performance numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. The EPA rates the CX-5 2.5L Your numbers may differ.
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The smile inducing silky power and torque was strong, especially in Sport mode, where we turned 0-60 mph times of about 4.9 In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternativefuel vehicle market. Story and photos by John Faulkner.
seconds Top Speed: 130 mph Energy Consumption: 38.9 seconds Top Speed: 130 mph Energy Consumption: 43.2 In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternativefuel vehicle market. Packing power Pilot & Plus Long Range Dual Motor, AWD 489 hp and 620 lb.-ft. torque 0-60: 4.8
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Oh, and could you get used to 32 miles of all-electric driving and 30+ mph when in hybrid mode? Clean Fleet Report, on an all in-town test loop never exceeding 45 mph and encountering many stop lights, experienced a far greater all-electric range of 46.2 The newly styled 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is ready for your test drive.
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