This site uses cookies to improve your experience. To help us insure we adhere to various privacy regulations, please select your country/region of residence. If you do not select a country, we will assume you are from the United States. Select your Cookie Settings or view our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Used for the proper function of the website
Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Strictly Necessary: Used for the proper function of the website
Performance/Analytics: Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco with eAssit ( earlier post ) will be the first model of the new 2013 Malibu lineup to reach dealer showrooms in North America, starting in the first quarter of 2012. engine; GM estimates highway fuel economy of 37 mpg US (6.4 Malibu Eco with eAssist. Click to enlarge. Aerodynamic improvements.
mpg US) averaged over all drives. l/100 km (84 mpg US). mpg US) for the PHEV, with accompanying CO 2 emissions (combined) of 71 g/km. This performance increase of the three-phase synchronous motor is attributable to a modified number of windings on the coils and an increased voltage level. l/100 km (53.4 l/100 km (75.9
reduction in combined fuel economy (45 mpg down to 38 mpg), and the C-MAX and Fusion plug-in hybrids saw about a 12% decrease in charge sustaining and charge depleting fuel economy, and about a 10% decrease in all-electric range. Ford dropped the C-MAX combined rating to 43 mpg combined. Earlier post.)
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has begun taking orders through Toyota dealers around Japan for the Prius PHV (plug-in hybrid). The Prius PHV will be sold by all Toyota, Toyopet, Toyota Corolla and Netz dealers in Japan; the sales target in Japan is 35,000 to 40,000 units per year. km/L (143 mpg US, 1.64 mpg US, 3.16
The early interest in the Prius v has drawn strong traffic to dealers, with some of those new Prius buyers liking the v but actually deciding that the Liftback fit their needs best. Estimated EPA fuel economy ratings are 53/46/50 mpg US city/highway/combined (4.4/5.1/4.7 Maximum hybrid system output is 73.6 liter, 16-valve DOHC engine.
The all-new 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, unveiled in January at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit ( earlier post ) will offer improved EPA-estimated fuel economy for the model: 30 mpg city (7.8 L/100km) and 40 mpg (5.88 L/100km) highway, for a combined 34 mpg (6.91
In FWD models, the LE grade offers up to a manufacturer estimated 57 MPG combined rating—the best-ever for a Prius and the most fuel-efficient hybrid in production for model year 2023. The XLE and Limited grades offer up to 52 MPG combined. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP).
liter EcoBlue diesel engine—the only diesel in the segment—is targeted to have an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of at least 30 mpg (7.83 Standard Side Wind Stabilization. It can be purchased and serviced at more than 3,000 Ford dealers nationwide, including more than 650 dedicated Commercial Vehicle Center dealers.
Running on 87 octane, the EPA rates the Civic Hybrid at 50 mpg city/47 highway and 49 combined. It is obvious Honda spent a considerable amount of time with the Civic in wind tunnel testing. Oh, the 50+ mpg almost slipped by! Even with all those miles, it still gets 30+ mpg and doesnt burn or leak a drop of oil.
liter Pentastar V-6 engine produces best-in-class horsepower (287) and torque (262 lb-ft), along with leading fuel economy of an estimated 28 mpg highway. The Chrysler Pacifica will be available in dealer showrooms in spring 2016, with the Pacifica Hybrid arriving in the second half of 2016. system with an 8.4-inch
Audi has introduced the natural-gas-fueled A4 Avant g-tron; dealers in Europe will begin taking orders for the midsize model starting in early summer 2017. US mpg) and 124 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (199.6 In the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), the Audi A4 Avant g-tron with S tronic uses just 3.8 lb per 62.1 mi) in the NEDC.
Toyota has rated the 2023 Prius hybrid at between 50 and 57 miles per gallon (mpg), with the higher range for the FWD models. In our short time driving the Prius AWD, the fuel economy dash meter was reading 54 mpg. Color options will be Wind Chill Pearl, Cutting Edge, Guardian Gray, Black, Supersonic Red or Reservoir Blue.
The BRZ is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined mpg. mpg, which we thought was great considering how much fun we had whipping through the gears while seeking out every twisty road we could find. Designed to cut through the wind with underbody aerodynamic panels and a 0.28 A Driver’s Interior.
fuel economy at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined, with one mile more on the highway for the FWD model. The key to nudging close to that magic 30 mpg number, is setting the adaptive cruise control and letting it be. turbocharged engine which is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/29 highway/25 combined. The EPA has rated the Blazer AWD 3.6L
mpg US); US fuel consumption figures are not yet released. The 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo is available to order now and is expected to reach US dealers in Spring of 2018. In this case, the spoiler helps to minimize wind noise. Combining the 4.0-liter l/100 km (78.4
The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. You had me at 46 MPG. Both routes are curvy, winding their way through citrus and avocado groves, with 150 cresting at 6,716 feet. Tire and wind noise were low, and the engine in hybrid mode was quiet. Go to your local Kia dealer and see for yourself. Wonderfully Efficient.
Honda bumps up mpg & power. turbo at 31 mpg city/38 highway/34 combined. mpg combined, with a 90-mile all-freeway run, using the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, the average bumped up to 40.8 non-turbo, fuel economy estimates are 30 mpg city/37 highway/37 combined. 50+ MPG and good handling, too.
When putting the S500 in drive and pulling away, you hear a distinctive click that reassures the door handles have retracted and will not be grabbing the wind as you whoosh down the road. It is too involved to go into here, so make sure your Mercedes-Benz dealer sales representative walks you through it completely. Smooth turbo power.
from engine 17-inch alloy wheels EPA Fuel Economy: 51 mpg city/44 highway/48 combined Sport, Sport-L and Touring 2.0-liter mpg combined. It is obvious Honda did considerable wind tunnel testing with the Accord. liter non-turbocharged 4-cylinder 204 hp 134 lb.-ft. All-wheel drive is not offered.
turbo at 25 mpg city/27 highway/26 combined. Mated to a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), fuel economy is 28 mpg city/34 highway/31 combined. With the acoustic front glass only a small bit of wind noise is heard. You will need to visit your Kia dealer at night to check-out this cool feature. The EPA rates the 1.6L
mpg, but in two 100-mile highway runs with the cruise control set at 65 mph, we achieved 30.1 So while most owners will not be trying to eke-out every last mile from a drop of fuel, it is possible, when on a long road trip and with an easy right foot, to crack 30 mpg. coefficient of drag (C d ) to aid slipping through the wind.
Gets more than 50 mpg. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 45 mpg city/51 highway/47 combined: numbers that make Clean Fleet Report smile as we are happy to drive a car that is a serious fuel sipper. The ride is comfortable, with little wind noise, and only the harshest road imperfections transmit sounds to the cabin.
The EPA estimates the G80’s fuel economy to be 17 mpg city/26 highway/20 combined. If fuel economy is a pacing item, then getting 32 mpg with the smaller displacement probably is worth foregoing the performance benefits of the larger engine. The G80 has an elegant ride with unnoticeable wind noise (partly due to the low 0.27
Smooth, Quiet and 50+ MPG. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 45 mpg city/51 highway/47 combined, numbers that make Clean Fleet Report smile, as we are happy to drive a car that is a serious fuel sipper. On shorter legs, if even for a brief time, we touched 60 mpg. Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited.
The SE with 17-inch alloy wheels gets 53 mpg city/51 highway/52 combined, while the XSE and XSE Premium shod with 18-inch alloy wheels get 50/47/48. Driving Impressions: Hitting the Road Always in control Our driving time was spent on wet and dry pavement negotiating San Diego County highways and back country winding roads.
The EV6, with an electric driving range up to 310 miles, arrived at Kia dealers in all 50 states in late January 2022. There are three Kia EV6 models–Light, Wind and GT-Line-that come with either rear-wheel drive (RWD) with one motor or all-wheel drive (AWD) with two motors. Wind and GT-Line RWD. Wind and GT-Line AWD.
The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. coefficient of drag (C d ) helped reduce wind noise and increase fuel economy. The comprehensive warranty is appealing, as is the respected Lexus dealer experience—from shopping, purchase and service—that is held in high regard in the automotive industry.
Expectations were admittedly fairly low when the dealer relayed an X3 was the only loaner vehicle available at my service visit. “Oh, Even at speeds notably higher than the posted signs, there was very little wind noise intrusion. Look for 21 mpg city, 28 highway, and 24 combined. Oh, that’s fine,” I said.
Fuel economy numbers have not been announced, but the same gasoline-hybrid power plant in the Toyota Tundra pickup gets 20 mpg city/24 highway/22 combined. With so many options and packages to make the Sequoia interior how you want it, take the time to do your research online at the dealer. Smooth Performer.
The ride was calm with minimal wind noise from the mirrors or the 275/65 Michelin Primacy XC all-season tires, which were mounted on 18-inch machined-aluminum high gloss black wheels. If you are in the market for a very capable, modern truck, and electric power fits your driving lifestyle, then contact your local Ford dealer.
Wind noise is absent, and the cab is rock solid, making for a bank vault silence and smoothness. Then there are the franchise dealers motivated by just one thing: how much can I get for a hot product in short supply. It’s not unusual for a dealer to mark up a Lightning Platinum an additional $50,000 today just to place an order.
The EPA has rated fuel economy for the 2022 Forester Wilderness at 25 mpg city/28 highway/26 combined, just missing the coveted AWD 30 MPG Club. The Forester Wilderness is pleasantly smooth and easy to drive on the open highway, with acceptable wind and road noise for a compact SUV.
The EPA rates the fuel economy at 33 mpg city/30 highway/31 combined. Wind noise was low with a respectable 0.34 If you are looking for a premium compact crossover, then visit your Lexus dealer and take a test drive. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.
Fuel economy is EPA rated at 24 mpg city, 28 highway, 25 combined. However, this being the wettest year in Northern California in a very long time, we encountered heavy, gusty winds that curtailed any aggressive driving, especially on country roads. Visit your local Mazda dealer to see how the 2024 CX-90 fits your driving lifestyle.
The EPA has rated fuel economy at 22 mpg city/26 highway/24 combined. The Outback Wilderness is pleasantly smooth and easy to drive on the open highway, with acceptable wind and road noise. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. A boxer with power.
Although theoretically a non-ZEV state buyer could special order the PHEV, said Brandon Ramirez, Senior Group Manager, Product Planning, Hyundai won’t encourage it—partly due to dealer training, support and infrastructure issues that also require their own roll-out. Combined fuel economy (mpg). MPG (charge sustaining).
When the panels are removed, back country driving with the sky and wind engulfing you and up-to four passengers, will be a thing to experience. There isnt any way to do the Hummer EV justice with words and photos, so visit your local GMC dealer and check it out yourself. Story by John Faulkner.
Clean Fleet Report drove the RWD RC 350 F Sport, enjoying the smooth shifts as it pulled strong through the gears with the engine winding-up nicely from 2,000 rpm to wring-out some fun with maximum torque at 4,800 rpm. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.
Deliveries to your local Acura dealer will be in early 2025. Pricing has not been announced but is expected to be in dealers in early 2025. Pricing has not been announced, but the Ioniq 9 is scheduled to be in dealers in the first half of 2025. The 2025 Seltos is in dealers now. Standard engine will be a turbocharged 1.5-liter
Buick Envista at 28 mpg city/32 highway/30 combined. mpg but, with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we achieved an impressive 36.6 mpg over a 125-mile run. Lacking paddle shifters to keep the 6-speed automatic held in a lower gear to wind out the torque, it is obvious Buick is not marketing the Envista as a sporty SUV.
The Environmental Protection Agency rates fuel economy at 30 mpg highway and combined in hybrid mode, with an impressive 84 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) that measures the pure electric mode. mpg based on the dashboard computer. Wind gusts or passing big rigs had no effect on the stability and sure footed feel.
Designed for MPG The low rolling resistance 195/60 Toyo Extensa all-season tires, mounted on 17-inch 5-spoke aluminum alloy wheels, offered adequate grip when cornering hard, but showed their strength on the open road to get maximum fuel efficiency. When you see it at the Toyota dealer in person, the experience will start all over again.
With the arrival of the new Golf Alltrack, the all-wheel-drive derivative of the Golf SportWagen, in US dealer showrooms in October, Volkswagen of America is offering an affordable, upscale and very fun-to-drive (more on this below) entry into an underserved market segment: all-wheel-drive wagons. Lower roof rails mean easier loading.
Winding our way through the mountains the seamless driving was so very satisfying, as when slowing for a curve and then coming out of it there is no tapping the brake pedal nor are there any up-or-down transmission shifts, as the ID4 has a direct drive with no gears. Once around the block will not be enough. Confident on the road.
We organize all of the trending information in your field so you don't have to. Join 5,000+ users and stay up to date on the latest articles your peers are reading.
You know about us, now we want to get to know you!
Let's personalize your content
Let's get even more personalized
We recognize your account from another site in our network, please click 'Send Email' below to continue with verifying your account and setting a password.
Let's personalize your content