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

Green Car Congress

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. Awesome, relaxing car to drive.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

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The Ford Maverick is more truck-like, while the Hyundai Santa Cruz is more car-like. The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. In 226 miles of mostly freeway driving through Southern California we averaged 23.8 Both sell in the same space but will appeal to different customers.

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

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2021 Mazda CX-9 owners say things like “exceeds my expectations,” “I love it,” “it is one of the most beautiful cars on the road” and “super happy with my purchase.” For even more space, the second row folds flat producing plenty of room for a run to the DIY store or maybe some antiquing. Driving Fun in a Three-Row Crossover SUV.

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Road Test: 2024 Ford Maverick Lariat FWD Hybrid

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As an automotive journalist I do this frequently with the cars I am reviewing as I like to hear real world experiences from people who have put on thousands of miles under different driving and road conditions. The EPA has rated the 2024 Maverick Hybrid fuel economy at 42 mpg city/33 highway and 37 combined.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD EcoBoost

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After the uncertainty of the pandemic slowed things for nearly a year, new car introductions in the past year have picked up at a rapid pace. The EPA has rated fuel economy at 23 mpg city/30 highway/26 combined. Over 245 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 27.1 Your first truck. The EcoBoost was good for a 6.2

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

mpg on combined highway and in-town driving through Southern California. The EPA has rated the Maverick Hybrid’s fuel economy at 42 mpg city/33 highway and 37 combined. In 225 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 45.4 Fuel Economy King in a Not-So-Small Pickup. A smaller, but not small pickup.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler , Dodge , AutoblogGreen Exclusive , SAE World Congress Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day by Sebastian Blanco on Apr 22nd 2009 at 7:48PM Two months ago we went for a ride in the Dodge Circuit EV.