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2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback to debut at New York show; 40 mpg highway

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Estimated highway fuel economy is 40 mpg US (5.88 Another surprise in this class is a Sport Mode, which changes the car’s personality with enhanced acceleration response. If a potential frontal collision is detected, an audio/visual alert and braking assistance are designed to automatically activate. High-compression (12.0:1)

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Cadillac upgrades XT5 and XT6 in China with 48V Mild Hybrid System

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mpg US) while the fuel efficiency of the MY21 XT6 has been improved by 6% to 7.2 Besides the mild hybrid system, the two models will come with the latest version of the Cadillac User Experience with a new UI design as well as more personalized functions. liters/100 kilometers (33.6 liters/100 kilometers (32.6

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Toyota boosts 2023 Corolla Hybrid; starting MSRP $1,250 lower than 2022 Corolla Hybrid

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The revised hybrid system boosts output to 134 hp (up from 121) and 156 lb-ft (212 N·m) of torque (up from 146 lb-ft / 200 N·m), while EPA-estimated combined fuel economy reaches 47 mpg. The EPA combined fuel economy rating is 44 mpg. liter inline four-cylinder engine was designed specifically for a hybrid application.

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Volvo extends S60 range with plug-in hybrid powertrain and new trim levels

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Fuel economy (on the WLTP combined cycle) is up to 147 mpg US. This system allows you to select the firmness of the suspension to tailor the car’s dynamics to the road surface or your personal preference. Like the T5, the T8 Twin Engine uses a Volvo Drive-E gasoline engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission.

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Would You Rather? Toyota RAV4 vs Mazda CX-5

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Mazda’s design team has been doing exceptional work in recent years and its lineup is the proof. This one comes down to preference and what kind of driver assistance features you personally like to see on an automobile. EPA estimates have the base Toyota delivering 27 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway.

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New Toyota Highlander turbocharged engine offers more torque and fewer emissions

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Fuel efficiency is also improved for this higher-torque engine with an EPA-estimate of up to 25 MPG combined. The Highlander Hybrid, with its 36 combined MPG EPA-estimated rating, accounts for more than a quarter of Highlander sales in the US. Like the hybrid powertrain itself, the AWD system is designed to work seamlessly.

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Buick to introduce 2021 GL6 MPV in China with 48V MHEV technology and enhanced connectivity

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mpg US), which is an improvement of 7.6% The center media touchscreen, featuring a flat UI design, is easy to operate due to Buick’s signature card-style interface. In addition, both screens support the synchronized display of multimedia content, and the phone and navigation displays can be personalized for individual needs.

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