Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV compact SUV is a fine example of not only being efficient but also versatile. A road-ready SUV The Escape PHEV has good grip with the Michelin Primacy 225/60 all-season tires, mounted on 18-inch machined magnetic alloy wheels.

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Escape PHEV Ford Gasoline-Electric 81

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

It fits in below the Tiguan in the VW SUV hierarchy. There are also settings for Snow and Off Road, and Off Road Custom, which offer traction options not found on most compact SUVs. All the connections–and knobs! When comparison shopping compact SUVs, if a plusher interior is a pacing item, the Taos may be a bit Spartan.

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 81

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 21, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-50 AWD Mazda Wants You to Live A Little The 2023 CX-50 is part of Mazda’s SUV quiver, smallest to largest, of the CX-30, CX-5, CX-50 and CX-9. Mazda says the CX-50 is a “rugged and capable crossover SUV, purpose built for active lifestyles” that enables drivers “to venture further into the outdoors and off-road.”

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Mazda SUV MPG Fuel Economy 80

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

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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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 26, 2021

VW Fields an Entry-Level SUV. When Clean Fleet Report has the Taos for a week, we will report on real world fuel economy, which we are confident will exceed the EPA estimates, and provide a more detailed evaluation of what spending time with this SUV is like. The Taos should slip right into the VW SUV lineup. FWD $24,190.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

High Marks for Hyundai’s First Hybrid SUV. Hyundai’s first-ever hybrid SUV, the all-new 2022 Tucson Hybrid, delivers great fuel economy and seats five while hauling all their stuff, too. With that stiffer suspension, cornering was quite good and capable for a compact SUV. Road Test: 2018 Kia Sportage. Need we go on?

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Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 76

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

While some SUVs have numb steering, reducing road feel, this was not the case with the Escape PHEV, as there was never a time or situation where we felt disconnected from the tires and the road, including feeling planted around sweeping turns. The full EVs as just starting to arrive (like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 ).

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EV Central

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Very closely related to the Ioniq 5 crossover SUV and Kia EV6 , it rides on the same E-GMP architecture, has the same 400V/800V ultra-fast charging capability, same (in Long Range guise) 77.4kWh battery and same 239kW/605Nm from its twin motors. Fine for your golf clubs; not so much for a bike, kids pram or bulkier shaped items.

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EV Central

JULY 10, 2022

Then there’s Kia’s EV6 , the first ground-up electric car from the Korean brand. Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive, Kia EV6 Air, Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD, Polestar 2 Single Motor Long Range. Being designed from the outset as EVs, the Tesla, Kia and Hyundai have their e-motors in the rear driving the back wheels.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

Edging toward SUV looks. The horizontal LED tail lights, are connected by a light strip that runs the full width of the rear. You also get Siri Eyes Free, Alexa, Apple Car Play and Android Auto connectivity, Aux-in jacks, multiple USB ports, 115-volt power outlet and Bluetooth streaming audio and hands-free telephone.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Every car, SUV and truck is designed and built for a reason, and buying one to not do what it was intended to do is wrong in so many ways. The electrically power-assisted steering made turning in-town easy, but it made open road driving seem at times as if the car was barely connected to the road. It’s small, but it has a place.

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Mitsubishi MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

With the coupe-like design, the sleek lines will cause you to pause about buying a crossover SUV. This horizontal lighting connects the brake lights, which have small air flow fins. Road Test: 2021 Kia K5. Now in its second year, the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid sets the bar high for five-passenger sedans. Exterior Statement.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 71

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

The midsize Santa Fe has been one of Hyundai’s best-selling SUVs, so when it was time for some updates they weren’t going to just make it prettier, but also better to keep ahead of the pack. In general, the Santa Fe is a comfortable riding and handling SUV. The first Santa Fe debuted in 2000 as a small SUV.

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Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 69

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 8, 2023

A little mud never hurt any Subaru The automotive media was invited to Woodstock, New York, in the Catskill Mountains to test the smallest of Subaru’s SUVs. If you are looking to own a compact SUV that can tackle the back country with confidence, while also being a comfortable city car, the 2024 Crosstrek should get your consideration.

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MPG SUV Clean Cleaning 81

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The newest addition to the Subaru SUV family, smallest to largest, Crosstrek, Forester, Outback and Ascent, the compact Forester Wilderness is a beefed-up version of the already popular Forester, offering more off-road capability with an extra splash of rugged demeanor. Road Test: 2018 Kia Sportage. More on X-Mode below.

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MPG Clean Cleaning Fleet 69

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

This may be the best-looking crossover to come from Mazda, which is saying a lot as Mazda is respected for having the sharpest looking crossovers and SUVs on the road. Without a B pillar, the front seat belts are connected to the front doors, which means when opening them the belt stretches across the front passenger’s throats.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 25, 2023

Offered in both a sedan and hatchback, if a car company needed to have just one four-door non-SUV, then they couldn’t do much better than the Mazda3. The Mazda Connect connectivity system includes navigation and Bluetooth. You got the look Getting There The 2023 Mazda3 Hatchback AWD Turbo is fun to drive, which is no surprise.

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Mazda MPG Clean Cleaning 66

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 26, 2021

The Mazda Connect connectivity system includes Bluetooth, voice recognition, Aha, Pandora and Stitcher radio integration. And when you are ready to move into a larger crossover SUV, Mazda makes the equally appealing midsize CX-9, so there may not be a need to leave the Mazda family. Road Test: 2018 Kia Sportage.

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Mazda MPG Fuel Economy Clean 62

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 11, 2021

Competing with the Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5-Series , Kia Stinger , Genesis G70 , Polestar 2 and the Lexus ES , the CT5 brings credible performance with the base engine, and has an overall attractive design that grabs attention. Road Test: 2018 Kia Stinger. Looking good, running head-to-head in its class.

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Cadillac MPG Fuel Economy Clean 93

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 23, 2021

The plastic body cladding, which is usually reserved for serious off road all-wheel drive crossovers and SUVs, was used on the Venue for decoration. Connected like the best of them. The Venue is in the hot small crossover category selling against the Kia Soul , Nissan Kicks , Honda HR-V , and the Toyota CH-R , among others.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy MPG Economy 52