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Jeep introduces 2018 Wrangler with mild hybrid, diesel options; plug-in hybrid version in 2020

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At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Jeep unveiled the 2018 Wrangler, with new mild hybrid (eTorque) and diesel options to be available. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler 2-door model is available in three different trim configurations: Sport, Sport S and Rubicon. liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engines join the Wrangler lineup, while the 3.6-liter

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Road Test: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe

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Jeep global CEO Christian Meunier closed out 2021 by announcing his brand’s goal of becoming the “zero emission freedom brand,” with the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV) as its first example. This is exactly what the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe has to offer. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEV is powered by two electric motors and a 2.0-liter

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Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

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The benefit is being able to drive many miles on pure electricity, and then have “unlimited range” when heading-out on the open road with a fuel-efficient gasoline engine and hybrid system. liter non-turbo 4-cylinder engine that produces 163 horsepower by itself, but adding in the motor generator that number increases to 200 hp.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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liter non-turbocharged, 4-cylinder engine that produces 165 horsepower by itself, but when adding-in the motor generator that number increases to 200 hp. The 2022 Escape has three engine choices. liter 4-cylinder engines. The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter Getting Started.

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Jeep introduces new Renegade small SUV; segment-first 9-speed transmission

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2015 Jeep Renegade. Jeep unveiled the new 2015 Jeep Renegade small SUV at the Geneva Motor Show. Both Jeep Active Drive and Active Drive Low 4x4 systems include the Jeep Selec-Terrain system, providing up to five modes (Auto, Snow, Sand and Mud modes, plus exclusive Rock mode on the Trailhawk model).

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New 2014 Jeep Cherokee features up to 31 mpg highway, 9-speed transmission; driver assistance firsts

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2014 Jeep Cherokee. Chrysler introduced the new 2014 Jeep Cherokee mid-size SUV at the New York International Auto Show. Powered by the choice of two new engines mated to the nine-speed, the Cherokee features expected highway fuel economy ratings of up to 31 mpg US (7.6 Click to enlarge. Its wide gear ratio spread of 9.81

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

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liter 4-cylinder engine; running on unleaded regular it puts out 281 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque. 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. The base Santa Cruz engine is the non-turbo 2.5L

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