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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

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Used Priuses, especially the Generation 2 that were made from 2004 to 2009 are becoming a bargain to buy, especially for the MPG and features you get in return. It was time to buy our first car. I was nervous as this was the first time that I was buying a car, so the experience was new to me. How did it all start?

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

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But as with most things that seem simple on the surface, going from a crossover body to pickup body is a bit more complex, not the least of which is who Hyundai thinks will be buying the Santa Cruz. The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. The base Santa Cruz engine is the non-turbo 2.5L

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD EcoBoost

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As far as Maverick buyers, most of whom will be buying their first pickup, they will unknowingly become hybrid ambassadors. Who will buy the all-new 2022 Ford Maverick? Regardless who buys it, the Maverick is a success already for Ford and is a key piece in the company’s future. A more powerful option.

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Road Test: 2024 Ford Maverick Lariat FWD Hybrid

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The Most Fuel-Efficient Gas-Powered Pickup You Can Buy Ford Maverick Hybrid owners will willingly tell you all about their truck, so be prepared to hang-out for a while. A hybrid hit Hybrid Power/Efficiency to Love Clean Fleet Report spent a week in the 2024 Ford Maverick Lariat Hybrid, powered by a 2.5-Liter

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD Hybrid

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mpg on combined highway and in-town driving through Southern California. Clean Fleet Report spent a week in the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid XL, powered by a 2.5-Liter An efficient engine and electric power. The EPA has rated the Maverick Hybrid’s fuel economy at 42 mpg city/33 highway and 37 combined. Unexpected Efficiency.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Ford Maverick

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So who does Ford think will buy the all-new 2022 Maverick? According to the Ford marketing team we spoke with at a recent media launch event, their target buyer will be young, female, Hispanic, and urban, including a full hybrid model that may get up to 40 mpg (it hasn’t been certified by the EPA at press time).

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

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Encased in metal and painted black, the battery looked much smaller than a Roadster pack and is said to be able to power the fortwo up to 100 miles. 28 days ago VIDEO: Hayabusa-powered smart , or. 28 days ago VIDEO: Hayabusa-powered smart , or. and 49 mpg. 15 days ago AutoblogGreen for 03.31.09

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