Remove Auto Remove Fuel Economy Remove Indiana Remove SUV
article thumbnail

New Gen5 Honda CR-V gets first turbo, better fuel economy

Green Car Congress

Honda unveiled the fifth-generation CR-V, America’s best-selling SUV over the past 20 years. The 2017 CR-V in EX and higher trims will feature CR-V’s first turbocharged engine, a more powerful and fuel-efficient 1.5-liter US car buyers have purchased nearly 4 million CR-Vs since its US launch in 1997.

article thumbnail

Honda begins production of 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid in North America

Green Car Congress

The Indiana Auto Plant (IAP) and the East Liberty Auto Plant (ELP) in Ohio, which produced the previous CR-V Hybrid, will begin production of the 2023 CR-V hybrid in the coming months. It also allows for a higher sustained top speed, improves fuel economy and enables up to 1,000 pounds of towing.

article thumbnail

Acura introduces three new vehicles at Detroit show; two hybrid powertrains

Green Car Congress

The new ILX will be manufactured exclusively by Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC, in its Greensburg, Ind. Shown as a prototype version of the 2013 RDX, the second generation of Acura’s five-passenger crossover SUV will feature a new engine, transmission and all-wheel drive system. ILX concept. Click to enlarge. Acura NSX Concept.

Acura 246
article thumbnail

Road Test: 2024 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD Prestige

Clean Fleet Report

American-Built All-Electric Luxury SUV New electric luxury The elegant 2024 Genesis Electrified GV70 is the second all-electric SUV in the Genesis line-up joining the sporty GV60. The GV70 stands out its ultra-fast charging speed makes it a differentiator from other compact electric SUVs. [Ed.

article thumbnail

Road Test: 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring

Clean Fleet Report

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. non-turbo 4-cylinder and CVT, fuel economy estimates are 31 mpg city/40 highway/35 combined. Your numbers may differ. If you opt for the 2.0L Hitting the Road The 1.5L

Honda 70
article thumbnail

Flash Drive: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek AWD

Clean Fleet Report

A little mud never hurt any Subaru The automotive media was invited to Woodstock, New York, in the Catskill Mountains to test the smallest of Subaru’s SUVs. If you are looking to own a compact SUV that can tackle the back country with confidence, while also being a comfortable city car, the 2024 Crosstrek should get your consideration.

MPG 80
article thumbnail

Flash Drive: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness

Clean Fleet Report

Flash Drive: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness All-New Compact SUV Ready to Hit the Trails The automotive media was invited to Zion National Park in Utah recently to test the all-new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness, which Subaru calls its most rugged and trail-capable Crosstrek ever.

Miles 76