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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

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The “wet” part of a DCT means it uses oil to improve lubrication and cooling. A “dry” DCT does not use oil, but is the more fuel efficient of the two types. Note: For our purposes here, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) does not have gears, so is not part of this comparison. A torquey turbo four.

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

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For even more space, the second row folds flat producing plenty of room for a run to the DIY store or maybe some antiquing. The EPA rates the CX-9 AWD at 20 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined. This is respectable fuel economy for an AWD, 4,400-pound, six-passenger crossover. Ready to rack up the miles.

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Road Test: 2024 Ford Maverick Lariat FWD Hybrid

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The enjoyment of driving the 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid begins with its stellar fuel economy, but this doesn’t begin to explain the versatility Ford has built into this compact pickup. The EPA has rated the 2024 Maverick Hybrid fuel economy at 42 mpg city/33 highway and 37 combined. Your numbers may differ.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD EcoBoost

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The EPA has rated fuel economy at 23 mpg city/30 highway/26 combined. The Maverick EcoBoost was not designed to be a heavy-duty work truck, but more for the weekend warrior/home owner doing DIY projects or used for active lifestyles for activities such as biking and kayaking. Looking the part. second 0-60 mph time.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD Hybrid

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Fuel Economy King in a Not-So-Small Pickup. mpg on combined highway and in-town driving through Southern California. This compact pickup is smaller than the mid- and full-size trucks roaming our streets, but size alone doesn’t explain how it sips fuel. A smaller, but not small pickup. Your numbers may differ.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Ford Maverick

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According to the Ford marketing team we spoke with at a recent media launch event, their target buyer will be young, female, Hispanic, and urban, including a full hybrid model that may get up to 40 mpg (it hasn’t been certified by the EPA at press time). For these purposes, it is a viable option to a larger truck or a compact crossover.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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Postal Service (USPS) as part of the USPS Earth Day celebration. market share, the third-largest nameplate in Canada, unsurpassed 25 highway mile per gallon fuel economy and sales in more than 80 countries. Apr 22, 2009 - Chrysler invented the minivan 25 years ago. 1 day ago Goodbye, Routan?

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