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Consumer Reports testing finds many small turbo engines underperforming; fuel economy, acceleration no better than in larger conventional powertrains

Green Car Congress

Consumer Reports’ own fuel economy tests of vehicles equipped with small turbocharged engines has found in many cases that the turbocharged cars tested by CR have slower acceleration and no better fuel economy than the models with larger conventional engines, the organization said. l/100 km) figures—i.e.,

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2018 Chevy Equinox drops almost 400 lbs; about 10% of mass

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The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox SUV has dropped nearly 400 pounds (181 kg)—approximately 10% of its mass—compared to its predecessor. turbo engine offers a balance of fuel efficiency and performance. turbo engine offers 252 horsepower (188 kW) and can click off 0-to-60-mph in an estimated 7.2 Fuel economy.

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2025 Buick Enclave Review -- Bucking Buick’s Stereotype

The Truth About Cars

Full disclosure: Buick paid for my hotel and meals so I could drive the 2025 Buick ST and Avenir SUVs in Oregon.) With the 2025 Buick Enclave now launched, Buick’s SUV quartet is on full display: Envista, Encore GX, Envision , and Enclave. Same as the new Chevrolet Colorado and Traverse. The Avenir trim remains the same.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Premium Three-Row Midsize SUV. Now in year two, the 2021 Hyundai Palisade continues to be one of the best three-row midsize SUVs. The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 city/24 highway/21 combined. mpg, but did a bit better on a 207-mile freeway run with the smart cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 25.1

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

Clean Fleet Report

It fits in below the Tiguan in the VW SUV hierarchy. 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 mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3

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Road Test: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport V6 SEL Premium R-Line

Clean Fleet Report

Stylish Two-Row SUV. The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport debuted in 2020 as a smaller version to the Atlas, the largest SUV in the Volkswagen line-up. The subtle but noticeable design differences between the two earns the Cross Sport a nod for being one of the best looking midsize SUVs. Adding extra style to VW SUV functionality.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD

Clean Fleet Report

Flagship SUV Gives Smooth Luxury, Powerful Diesel Performance. I have driven several Chevrolet and GMC vehicles with the wonderful Duramax turbodiesel engine, so expectations were high for a luxury week behind the wheel. Power and Torque and Fuel Sipping. Fuel economy for the 3.0L Story by John Faulkner.