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News: 2024 Mazda CX-90

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Mazda has been repositioning itself into the premium category, and the CX-90 will give it a larger SUV to compete with the Acura MDX , Buick Enclave , Kia Telluride , Hyundai Palisade , Subaru Ascent and Toyota Highlande r. The engine works in conjunction with an electric motor and a rechargeable 17.8 kilowatt-hour battery.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Mazda CX-90

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The mild hybrid system consists of a 48-volt electrical system that allows the engine to shut off when not needed, increasing fuel economy. liter non-turbocharged inline-4 mated to a 100 kilowatt (kW) electric motor. This combination gets 25 miles per gallon running as a hybrid, and 26 miles of all-electric driving range.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD

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Promoting the Calligraphy into the luxury category is telling the world there is something special waiting for them at their local dealer. To jump over the midsize SUVs of the Honda Pilot, Ford Explorer , Chevrolet Traverse , Volkswagen Atlas , Toyota Highlander and the Kia Telluride , the Palisade Calligraphy had better be a step up.

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

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The handling, with accurate electric power steering, belied this was a large crossover. Go to your local Mazda dealer and see for yourself how the CX-9 has retained much of the old Mazda “Zoom Zoom” DNA. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Flash Drive: 2018 Toyota Highlander. Road Test: 2019 Subaru Ascent.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander

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The electric power steering was neutral-to-a-bit-light on the road, but was perfect in-town for parking and maneuvering at slow speeds. So get over to your local dealer and see the latest they have to offer. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. This is the best sales month for Mitsubishi in nearly two years.

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Road Test: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport V6 SEL Premium R-Line

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The only way you will know is by going to your local Volkswagen dealer and check it out. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

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Car and Driver s Patrick Bedard writes amusingly but tellingly about this issue. What do car companies say about PHEVs? Wont all these cars require us to build even more power plants? The enthusiasm for ethanol ("flex-fuel" cars use E85, which is 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline) is welcome. See our Global Warming page.

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