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Junkyard Find: 1987 Chevrolet Sprint ER

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No, not the Toyota Starlet or Corolla Tercel , not the Honda CRX HF , not the Subaru Justy. If you want to be picky, the 198 6 Sprint ER was the gas-mileage king of 1980s America, rated at 44 city and 53 highway miles per gallon. The Volkswagen Fox , base Subaru 3-door and Plymouth Horizon America undercut the Sprint's price as well.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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The 39 kilowatt (kW) electric motor adds 29 hp and 151 lb.-ft. The gas-electric punch. The slippery aerodynamics are partially due to the deflectors of smooth underbody panels that block air going to the engine when in electric mode, and tiny rear lamp fins to improve air flow, resulting in a 0.24 coefficient of drag.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

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Excellent fuel economy, nice styling, low price and an excellent warranty. The suspension set-up for the 2,765-pound Rio had electric power steering, 15-inch alloy wheels shod with 185/65 Michelin ProContact tires, front MacPherson struts, a coupled rear Torsion Beam axle and shock absorbers at both ends. Pricing and Warranties.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE

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liter four-cylinder engine combined with an 88-kilowatt electric motor. Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. Pricing and Warranties. second 0-60 time. Topping out at more than 50 MPG. LE $28,265.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0T Autobahn

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All-season, but not the most fun The variable ratio electric-power assist steering was neutral and provided accurate turning results, with the leather-wrapped steering wheel having a good, solid feel. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

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For the all-new 2022 Civic sedan Honda has stiffened the chassis, making for tight and predictable handling. The electric power steering, with good road feedback, is programmed with a neutral feel, with the steering weight providing for a good connection with the road. Pricing and Warranties. LX 2.0L $22,715. Sport 2.0L $23,115.

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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With the replacement of the engine’s belt-driven water pump, all engine coolant pumps are now electrically operated, reducing mechanical losses and providing engine coolant flow rate control independent of engine RPM at all times. An exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system has also been added.

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