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2023 Toyota BZ4X Review – Falling Short

The Truth About Cars

When it comes to reviews, the 2023 Toyota bZ4X has taken it on its oddly-shaped chin. I’ll admit that when I first slid behind the wheel of the bZ, I was apprehensive about its driving dynamics, based on the reviews I read. The juice comes from a lithium-ion battery pack with a 71.4-kWh And, as I found out, for good reason.

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Tank 500 Ultra Review: Is this the electrified 4×4 wagon that signals the end for Toyota’s dirty diesels?

EV Central

READ MORE: 2024 GWM Ora Extended Range review: One of Australia’s cheapest electric cars tested READ MORE: New EV electric car calendar READ MORE: It’s got the Poer! The e-motor relies on a 1.76kWh lithium-ion battery for juice. 2024 GWM Tank 500 Ultra has large screens and ostentatious trim. SCORE: 3.5/5

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2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid EX Review – Urban Crossover, Right Price

The Truth About Cars

The juice is supplied by a 1.49 That’s where I thought this review might turn south – perhaps Kia was shortchanging EX buyers and forcing those who wanted comfort and convenience to shell out too much coin for an SX-Prestige top-trim model. kWh lithium-ion battery. Acceleration is one thing, ride and handling are another.

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Drive Notes: 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale eAWD

The Truth About Cars

Welcome back to drive notes, which is a Cliff Note's review of vehicles that are currently in, or recently were in, my possession for a test. Even on slow charging, you'd be able to juice up overnight. Thankfully, one could just put the climate control back to auto and all would be good again.

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Audi RS e-tron GT review: Driving the most powerful production Audi ever

EV Central

Features shared with the e-tron GT include an adjustable rear wing that fully extends at 170km/h, metallic paint, a huge panoramic glass roof, a power tailgate with gesture control, keyless entry and start, tri-zone climate control, seat heating and a power adjustable steering column. 2023 Audi e-tron GT RS. A configurable 12.3-inch

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2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Ultimate – Not Quite Fully Charged

The Truth About Cars

On the other hand, that may have also been a car-reviewer problem. I’d probably not have led the review with relatively minor complaints if the C40 was more engaging to drive. Save the AM radio! You can have some fun here, but I feel like the C40 could do more with a little extra effort on Volvo’s part.

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

The Climate Package ($750) is a must-have in cold climates, featuring heated windshield wipers, heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel. Moving towards more juice. 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.