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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

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As a test, part of those miles were driven with the cruise control set at 65 mph where we averaged 44 mpg, and at 60 mph resulting in 51.4 When the engine is winding-out at the highest rpms it can be bit noisy. In 180 miles driving through Southern California we averaged a combined 37.7 Some good surprises on the road.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

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Oh, and could you get used to 32 miles of all-electric driving and 30+ mph when in hybrid mode? Clean Fleet Report, on an all in-town test loop never exceeding 45 mph and encountering many stop lights, experienced a far greater all-electric range of 46.2 Expect about 14 hours with a regular, 110-volt household outlet.

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Event: WAJ Media Day: A Million Dollar Drive

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turbocharged inline six-cylinder gasoline engine was mated to a 48-volt mild hybrid system, producing 429 hp and 384 lb.-ft. That whoosh you hear and feel, when tromping the pedal, is not only the wind blowing through your hair, but the feeling of stellar acceleration. seconds to 60 mph. Mazda MX-5 Club. V8 we drove.

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Road Test: 2023 Honda HR-V EX-L AWD

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in the HR-V AWD performed well, but with zero-to-60 times just under 10 seconds, merging into 70 mph freeway traffic can be an adventure. Tire noise was minimal Wind and road (tire) noise was low, but at times the engine was noisy during stress, such as aggressive acceleration or climbing a grade. Your numbers may differ.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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Clean Fleet Report was driving the highly optioned Limited, which had the standard solar panel roof that charges the 12-volt and hybrid batteries, producing two miles of electric driving range for every six hours the car is left in the sun. The 2021 Sonata Hybrid comes in three trim levels of Blue, ES and Limited. Your numbers may differ.

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Flash Drive: 2022 All-New Lexus NX

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Lexus says 0-60 mph can be pulled-off in 7.2 The NX had minimal body leans sweeping corners at 55-65 mph as the AWD kept handling manageable and predictable. We don’t have the coefficient of drag yet, but expect it to be a low number as Lexus designers have made the NX 350h and 450h+ to slip through the wind. NX 350h AWD.

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Road Rally Review: Driving a Volkswagen ID. Buzz for 5,000 miles through Europe

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The 13th edition of this rally was put on by Superlative Adventure Club , and included vehicles 10+ years old and EVs of any age. While driving with the front windows down, there was significant wind buffeting when at highway speeds. However, it effortlessly cruised at 120 km/h (75 mph) once you got there.

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