Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

will begin sales of an affordably-priced hybrid version as well as the newly refreshed gasoline-powered version of the Honda Odyssey and Odyssey Absolute premium minivans on Friday, 5 February, at dealerships across Japan. In pursuit of system efficiency, Honda developed a new motor that features an innovative winding method and structure.

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Minivan Honda Japan Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2016

Chrysler unveiled the all-new 2017 Pacifica minivan in both conventional and plug-in hybrid versions at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The PHEV is the minivan segment’s first. Class-leading aerodynamics contribute to the Pacifica’s fuel efficiency.

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Minivan Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid 150

The Truth About Cars

JULY 11, 2023

Minivans are better than crossovers. In a roughly similar package, a minivan gives a family more space for both people and cargo than a three-row crossover, as the floor is lower. They’ve recently brought us the Grand Highlander and the Sienna minivan is a shining monument to soccer parents past and future. It shouldn’t be.

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Highlander Toyota Minivan MPG 71

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Chrysler calls it a “multipurpose vehicle,” but we will stick with modern minivan. The EPA rates fuel economy, when using the hybrid gasoline-only engine at 30 miles per gallon. This is excellent fuel economy for a 5,010-pound nicely styled shoe box. The only minivan with a plug. How It Works.

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Chrysler Plug-in Plug Hybrid 79

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

If you are one of those “I will never drive a minivan” type of persons, please keep reading. When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in 2017, it was the only electrified minivan on the market. But the landscape has changed since 2017 as the 2021 Toyota Sienna minivan is now a hybrid. Ready to ride.

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Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid Plug 93

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

Smart mode will give you the best fuel economy while compromising slightly on performance. 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. Your numbers may differ. Capable, not sporty.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 71

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

If you opt for the automatic, the fuel economy is rated a bit better at 21/30/25. But let’s get real here, who will be buying the BRZ to squeeze miles from every tank of fuel? Designed to cut through the wind with underbody aerodynamic panels and a 0.28 In our week driving through Southern California we averaged 24.7

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MPG Clean Cleaning Miles 85