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Ford’s redesigned Transit Connect Wagon gets 1.5L EcoBlue diesel option in US

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Ford unveiled the redesigned Transit Connect Wagon at the Chicago Auto Show. liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with direct injection with Auto Start-Stop as standard equipment, or the new 1.5-liter EcoBlue diesel to deliver an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of at least 30 mpg (7.8 Ford is targeting the 1.5L

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Hyundai plans 12 new SUV models through 2021; ICE, hybrid, PHEV, BEV; 2022 Tucson

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Hyundai announced a sustained product blitz of 12 new and enhanced SUVs continuing through the 2021 calendar year. The fresh pipeline of new SUV products will include new and refined internal combustion, hybrid, plug-in, BEV and N performance models. As an introduction to this blitz, Hyundai unveiled the 2022 Tucson SUV.

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Mercedes-Benz previews new GLA compact SUV; fuel economy as high as 54.7 mpg in diesel version

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Mercedes-Benz previewed the new 2015 GLA-Class compact SUV prior to its global debut at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt next month. The GLA, which will go on sale in 2014, is Mercedes-Benz’ first entry into the fast-growing compact SUV segment. ECO stop/start is standard. Mercedes-Benz, SUVs and compacts.

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Hyundai adds 2022 Tucson Plug-In Hybrid and N Line models

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Tucson N Line and Plug-in Hybrid SUV models will be produced in Ulsan, Korea and be available spring and summer, respectively. The Plug-in Hybrid powerplant delivers power through a PHEV-tuned six-speed automatic transmission for smoothness and efficiency, with an estimated combined fuel economy rating of 30 mpg with all-wheel drive.

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2019 Prius offered with new electric all-wheel drive system

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Toyota projects fuel economy of 52 mpg city / 48 mpg highway / 50 mpg combined for the AWD-e model, and estimates that the AWD-e model—which is debuting at the LA Auto Show—could account for as much as 25% of annual US Prius sales. That’s more than in some small SUVs and larger than most full-size sedans.

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Audi’s mighty diesel: SQ8 TDI SUV coupé; 48V MHEV

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Audi’s sporty top model of the Q family, the SQ8 TDI SUV coupé, features a biturbo V8 TDI diesel that delivers 435 metric hp, 900 NN·mm (663.8 In the WLTP cycle, the large SUV coupe consumes an average of 7.8 mpg US), which corresponds to 205 to 204 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (329.9 - 328.3 liters (0.1 liters (30.2

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Plug-in hybrid model now tops the Porsche Cayenne range

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mpg US) (fuel) and 19.6–18.7 These modes can be selected via the standard Sport Chrono Package (Hybrid Auto, Sport and Sport Plus). hours with the standard 7.2 kW onboard AC charger when using a 400-volt connection with a 16-amp fuse. hours with the standard 7.2 The average NEDC consumption is 3.9–3.7 l/100 km (60.3-63.5

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