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Among the many features of the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee—introduced at the Detroit Auto Show—two in particular contribute to significantly improved fuel economy and driving performance: an optional new 3.0-liter That powertrain delivers 30 mpg (7.8 liter V-8, now achieving up to 21 mpg highway. Click to enlarge.
Jeep global CEO Christian Meunier closed out 2021 by announcing his brand’s goal of becoming the “zero emission freedom brand,” with the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV) as its first example. This is exactly what the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe has to offer. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEV is powered by two electric motors and a 2.0-liter
Road Test: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe PHEV. The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV is the second electrified model from Jeep, following the Wrangler Rubicon 4xe PHEV, which Clean Fleet Report tested earlier this year. Jeep’s second electrified off-roader. mpg with 20.5 But on a 38.7-mile
The air suspension raises and lowers the Jeep based on drive mode and speed, attempting to help with aerodynamics as well as making sure you have the proper ride height if you do any light off-roading. Aside from a brief trip down a run-of-the-mill dirt path, I didn’t do any “off roading” with this Jeep. That’s … a lot.
Dodge Journey, Avenger and Caliber and Jeep Patriot and Compass registered their best July sales ever. Jeep Patriot sales increased 134 percent (8,059 units) compared with July 2008. Jeep Compass sales were up 95% (2,727 units) versus July 2008. Monthly sales of hybrids. Click to enlarge. General Motors. to 20,448 units.
That wild creature is now at your local Ford dealer where it will be taking on the Subaru Crosstrek , Mazda CX-30 and Jeep Compass and Renegade head-to-head. Clean Fleet Report drove the Bronco Sport 4WD Outer Banks with the 1.5L, which delivered smooth performance and ample oomph, with 0-60 times around eight seconds. Cute, but fun.
Clean Fleet Report drove the all-wheel drive 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy with the turbocharged 2.5-liter The EPA has rated the fuel economy at 21 mpg city/28 highway/24 combined. four-cylinder Hybrid that gets up-to 36 mpg city/31 highway/34 combined, and the 2.5L non-turbo, rated at 25/28/26 mpg.
Additionally, when FCA dealers attempt to fix the SCR system defect, they often simply “flash” the computer to prompt the truck to burn more fuel to clean the filter. When the computer in an affected Dodge RAM 2500 or 3500 is flashed, it causes the truck’s MPG to decline significantly, the lawsuit says.
Clean Fleet Report ran a few test loops to get a feel for real world fuel economy and electric range. All seats are covered in ActiveEx, a vegan synthetic material designed to clean easily, resist stains and be more durable than leather. Flash Drive: 2019 Jeep Cherokee. Road Test: 2019 Jeep Wrangler. 72 miles, with 35.3
Great style, drives equally as well as it looks, and gets more than 37 mpg. Clean Fleet Report drove the highly optioned Limited, painted in Phantom Black with body color door handles and power, heated exterior mirrors, gloss black pillars, silver-painted front and rear skid plates and a dark chrome grille. Clean, Refreshing Interior.
Clean Fleet Report. liter Duramax turbodiesel is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/26 highway/24 combined. mpg, but on a 100-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we got an impressive 29.8 Clean Fleet Report. Power and Torque and Fuel Sipping. Brains and brawn. liter Duramax turbodiesel engine.
liter V6, like the one Clean Fleet Report drove, puts out 308 hp and 270 lb.-ft. fuel economy at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined, with one mile more on the highway for the FWD model. fuel economy at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined, with one mile more on the highway for the FWD model. -ft) of torque. The optional 3.6-liter
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. A steady road warrior Clean Fleet Report was in the Taos SEL 4Motion for a week, spending most of our time on Southern California freeways. mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3
Clean Fleet Report drove the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion. liter V6, the 4Motion permanent all-wheel drive system and an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, the EPA rates the fuel economy at 17 mpg city/23 highway/19 combined. liter four-cylinder that gets 21 mpg city/24 highway/22 combined.
Clean Fleet Report drove the 2021 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD and are pleased to say Mazda continues its fun-to-drive modus operandi in a compact crossover. Clean Fleet Report opted for the 2.5L Turbo AWD at 22 mpg city/27 highway/24 combined. mpg and 30.1 Are they more than sedate family haulers? Getting There.
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 The EPA has rated the Maverick Hybrid’s fuel economy at 42 mpg city/33 highway and 37 combined. A smaller, but not small pickup. Unexpected Efficiency.
Clean Fleet Report drove the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited that comes standard with HTRAC, Hyundai-speak for all-wheel drive (AWD). The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. 4-cylinder that gets 21 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined with front-wheel drive, and 21/27/23 mpg with AWD.
With a new design and built on a new platform, the 2023 Honda HR-V continues to be a good value with a roomy interior and 30+ mpg. The only choice For the all-wheel drive version, which Clean Fleet Report had for a week, the transmission is part of the Honda Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control. The engine comes from the U.S.,
Clean Fleet Report will write a more detailed Road Test review in the coming months. During our 6+ hours driving, Clean Fleet Report’s CX-50 was powered by the optional 2.5-liter Fuel economy is rated at 24 mpg city/30 highway/27 combined mpg for the base engine and 23/29/25 for the turbocharged CX-50 we drove.
In this Flash Drive review, Clean Fleet Report will only begin to touch on the capabilities and features of the 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness. The EPA has rated fuel economy for the 2022 Forester Wilderness at 25 mpg city/28 highway/26 combined, just missing the coveted AWD 30 MPG Club. Flash Drive: 2019 Jeep Cherokee.
Power and Range Clean Fleet Report drove the 2024 XC90 Recharge AWD Ultimate PHEV that has a 2.0-liter Ample power from two sources The EPA rates the XC90 Recharge AWD Ultimate at 27 mpg for the gasoline hybrid engine, and 33 all-electric miles from the 18.8 This was plenty quick, making freeway merging a breeze. kWh battery (14.7
Clean Fleet Report spent a week in the Kia Seltos SX Turbo AWD with the 1.6-liter turbo at 25 mpg city/27 highway/26 combined. Mated to a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), fuel economy is 28 mpg city/34 highway/31 combined. The EPA rates the 1.6L In 166 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 27.1
My lifetime tally is 231 mpg, which means I’ve used less than 80 gallons of gas over the car’s 42 months on the road. Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEV – 4,427. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Still turning in max EV miles.
Aston Martin, Jeep, BMW and plenty of other brands have shown “cool” EVs. Now, if you want to drive around in a Mustang, you can do so without worrying about its terrible gas-guzzling, low-mpg engine. first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. It’s a growing trend, yet one thing about the Mustang stands out.
A step up from the CX-5 in size Getting There Clean Fleet Report reviewed the CX-50 with the optional Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter Fuel economy is EPA rated at 23/29/25 mpg for the turbocharged CX-50. The EPA rates the base engine at 24 mpg city/30 highway/27 combined. Efficient under the hood The 2.5L while running on 87 octane.
Clean Fleet Report spent a week recently in the 2023 CX-5 Turbo AWD and are pleased to say, even though Zoom-Zoom is no longer its marketing slogan, Mazda made sure this compact crossover continues the fun-to-drive heritage. Clean Fleet Report opted for the turbocharged version that uniquely offered either 227 hp and 310 lb.-ft.
Fuel economy is EPA rated at 24 mpg city, 28 highway, 25 combined. Technology The long and low dash has a simple, clean and logical layout with three information screens. Simple and clean The second screen is a configurable 10×3-inch head-up display that shows speed, road speed limits and other important driving information.
The event, WAJ Media Day 2021, afforded me a chance to experience some exotic and high-end cars that aren’t normally in the sights of Clean Fleet Report. Make sure to sign-up for the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (upper right) to be alerted when longer reviews are posted on several of these cars. Jeep Grand Cherokee L Summit.
Look for a full Road Test review soon on Clean Fleet Report. The SE with 17-inch alloy wheels gets 53 mpg city/51 highway/52 combined, while the XSE and XSE Premium shod with 18-inch alloy wheels get 50/47/48. All new in a good way The interior is clean and uncomplicated, with controls in easy reach for the driver.
Clean Fleet Report spent a week touring California in the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime SE, which is the base model below the XSE and XSE Premium trims. A modern design inside The interior is clean and uncomplicated, with controls an easy reach for the driver. The SE weighs 3,461 pounds, with 284 pounds of that the 16.6
How Does 50+ MPG Sound? Part-time power The EPA has rated the RAV4 Prime at 42 miles of all-electric range (AER) and 40 mpg city/36 highway/38 combined. Clean Fleet Report traveled 442 miles in our week driving through Southern California. mpg, but in two all-electric runs we saw 49 and 51 AER. The overall average was 46.7
Supercharged, turnbocharged and paired with a 143 hp electric motor Range and fuel economy are rated by the EPA 28 mpg city and highway combined for the hybrid engine. mpg while getting as much as 40 miles when driving in the all-electric mode. Very clean. In our week driving through Southern California, we averaged 32.8
The hybrid powertrain The Environmental Protection Agency rates the all-electric range (AER) at 37 miles and fuel economy at 40 mpg highway and combined when running in gasoline-only mode. Clean Fleet Report spent a week driving in Southern California for a total of 179 miles, averaging 48.2 Story and photos by John Faulkner.
Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Clean Design The Niro PHEV falls someplace between a hatchback and a small crossover. It has a clean and simple design. Your numbers may differ. Charging The Niro PHEV has an 11.1-kWh
Clean Fleet Report recently tested the all-new 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness , where we put X-Mode through its paces in some pretty rough terrain. The carpeted floor mats were a nice touch, but for the Solterra and its off-road use, rubber mats would have been easier to clean after a muddy, sandy or dusty day. Story by John Faulkner.
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The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 13 mpg city/20 highway/16 combined running on 91 octane. Maserati is part of the family that also makes Dodge, Chrysler, Ram and Jeep, so there are some shared bits and pieces in the cabin, specifically the infotainment system. The base Ghibli engine is a Ferrari-based 3.0-liter
Clean Fleet Report’s CX-9 Signature, painted in Snowflake White Pearl, had a color-keyed shark fin antenna and a power moonroof, with the dual, bright exhaust tips completing the graceful and attractive design. Clean Fleet Report’s CX-9 was the all-wheel drive (AWD) model, front-wheel drive is standard. Ready to rack up the miles.
seconds MPG: 21 city/29 highway/24 combined Small displacement, but dual power R/T Plus – Plug-in-Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) 1.3-liter, seconds MPG: 21 city/29 highway/24 combined Small displacement, but dual power R/T Plus – Plug-in-Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) 1.3-liter, Story and photos by John Faulkner. [
Clean Fleet Report spent an afternoon recently at a Mitsubishi press drive event, where we had the chance to get some limited seat time in a 2022 Eclipse Cross SEL Touring. There are five trim levels for the 2022 Eclipse Cross: ES, LE, SE, SEL and SEL Touring; Clean Fleet Report. Flash Drive: 2018 Jeep Cherokee.
A 2022 study from the International Council on Clean Transportation, tapping into U.S. kwh onboard charger means it can rejuice in less than two hours with a Level 2 home charger, though, and its powertrain makes a combined 268 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque and gets 35 mpg once there’s no plug-in charge left.
Stellantis (Jeep/Fiat/Chrysler) – Slow, But Picking Up Steam. Since the merger, Jeep has shown two new production plug-in models, one of which is already on the market. Disclosure: Clean Fleet Report is loaned free test vehicles from automakers to evaluate, typically for a week at a time. Fleet To Electric?
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