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Toyota’s new RAV4 plug-in hybrid SUV offers 39 miles AER, 90 MPGe

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At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Toyota introduced its new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) RAV4 performance model with an estimated 302-horsepower, advanced all-wheel drive, sport-tuned suspension and exclusive design features. In addition to an ability to do 0-60 mph in a projected 5.8 liter gas V6 engine that reached 0-60 mph in 6.3-seconds—a

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Toyota introduces 4th gen RAV4; discontinues V6 option as segment moves towards more fuel efficiency

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The all-new fourth-generation 2013 RAV4 crossover SUV made its world debut at the 2012 Los Angeles International Auto Show. RAV4 front-wheel-drive models have received EPA-estimated fuel efficiency ratings of 24 mpg city/31 highway (9.8 As a comparison, the 2012 FWD RAV4 with 2.5L As a comparison, the 2012 FWD RAV4 with 2.5L

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Volkswagen unveils T-Prime Concept GTE AWD plug-in hybrid SUV at Auto China 2016

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Volkswagen unveiled the T-Prime Concept GTE all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid in a world premiere at Auto China 2016 in Beijing. By means of comparison: the SUV is 0.4 In hybrid operation, such as when the high-voltage battery is flat, fuel consumption is 29 mpg (8.1 seconds and has a top speed of 139 mph (224 km/h).

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Audi introducing supercharged gasoline engine version of SQ5 SUV at Detroit Show

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Audi will introduce an SQ5 model powered by a supercharged gasoline engine at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show; heretofore, the SQ5 was only powered by a 3.0-liter The new Audi SQ5 shown at the Detroit Auto Show is powered by a 3.0L seconds on its way to a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). New Audi SQ5. Click to enlarge.

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MQB-based 7th gen VW Golf up to 100 kg lighter and 23% more fuel efficient than predecessor; Golf BlueMotion delivers 3.2 l/100km (73.5 mpg US) and 85g/km CO2

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l/100km (48 mpg US), equivalent to 113 g/km of CO 2 —0.6 l/100km (49 mpg US), or 112 g/km CO 2. l/100km (49 mpg US), or 112 g/km CO 2. By way of comparison: the 18 PS weaker corresponding engine in the already fuel-efficient previous model (90 kW / 122 PS) consumed 6.2 mpg US), or 144 g/km CO 2. l/100km (37.9

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

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Note: For our purposes here, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) does not have gears, so is not part of this comparison. The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. We did a bit better on a 120-mile freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 28.1

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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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. mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3 When comparison shopping compact SUVs, if a plusher interior is a pacing item, the Taos may be a bit Spartan. In 371 miles we averaged 28.6