Remove Available Remove Google Remove MPG Remove Standards
article thumbnail

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid to start at $28,645; 47 mpg combined

Green Car Congress

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid LT ( earlier post ) will be available this spring with a starting price of $28,645. With an all-new, hybrid powertrain that uses a slightly modified drive unit and electric motors used in the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, the Malibu Hybrid offers a GM-estimated 48 mpg city, 45 mpg highway, and 47 mpg combined (4.9,

article thumbnail

Second-generation Kia Niro debuts in hybrid, PHEV and EV variants

Green Car Congress

A 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is standard in HEV and PHEV. Improved cooling, friction and combustion technologies ensure maximum fuel efficiency, and Niro HEV returns a targeted 53 mpg combined and an estimated driving range of 588 miles. All Niro models are front-wheel-drive. The Niro HEV features a 1.6-liter

PHEV 425
article thumbnail

2017 Audi Q7 now available with 2.0-liter TFSI turbo-charged four-cylinder engine; lower entry point to premium SUV

Green Car Congress

The Q7, with standard seating for up to seven passengers and quattro all-wheel drive, is also 22% more fuel efficient, with an EPA-estimated 22 mpg city/highway combined. Available adaptive cruise control with stop & go automatically maintains distance from the vehicle in front, including braking and accelerating. Transmission.

2017 150
article thumbnail

VW new Touareg with new design and new technologies; focus on diesel

Green Car Congress

Due to the SCR catalytic converter, the Touareg 4MOTION V6 TDI BlueMotion Technology meets the EU6 emissions standard. mpg US to 35.6 mpg US); this equates to a reduction in CO 2 from 184 g/km to 173 g/km. mpg US) to 6.6 l/100 km (34 mpg US). With SCR, the amount of NO x in the exhaust is significantly reduced.

Diesel 236
article thumbnail

VW launches new Sharan MPV; up to 14.3% more fuel efficient; stop-start, battery regen standard

Green Car Congress

l/100 km (47 mpg US). The entire engine range (115 to 220 PS) meets the Euro-6 standard. The TSI engines deliver 110 kW / 150 PS and 162 kW / 220 PS (a gain of 20 PS) respectively, with the 150 PS version consuming, in combination with the standard manual transmission, 6.4 mpg US, 154 g/km CO 2 ). l/100 km (36.8

Standards 150
article thumbnail

Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

Green Car Congress

The 2018 Hybrid and Plug-in will be produced in Asan, Korea, with Hybrid availability in the first quarter of 2018 and Plug-in availability in the second quarter of 2018. Sonata Hybrid SE has preliminary internal estimates of 39 mpg (6.03 l/100 km) in the city, 45 mpg (5.22 l/100 km) on the highway and 42 mpg (5.6

Plug-in 218
article thumbnail

Road Test: 2024 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury FWD

Clean Fleet Report

The fuel economy, which is best in Touring mode, is rated by the EPA at 24 mpg city/29 highway/26 combined mpg. mpg, same as the EPA. We were pleased to cross the 30 mpg mark and surpass the EPA 29 mpg rating by so much. In 365 miles of mostly freeway driving we averaged 26.1 cubic-feet with it lowered.