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JULY 14, 2014

The new mid-size SUV is based on the CrossBlue concept. The Board of Directors of Volkswagen Group of America has decided to award the production of its new midsize SUV to the Chattanooga plant in Tennessee. l/100km) combined (37 mpg highway and 33 mpg city), 89 mpge (2.64 Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 15, 2013

Mercedes-Benz previewed the new 2015 GLA-Class compact SUV prior to its global debut at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt next month. The GLA, which will go on sale in 2014, is Mercedes-Benz’ first entry into the fast-growing compact SUV segment. mpg US ) and 114 g CO 2 per kilometer (provisional figure).

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Fuel Economy Mercedes MPG SUV 259

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NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Nissan introduced a new Rogue SUV for the 2021 model year; for 2022, Nissan is making its best-selling model more powerful, more fuel-efficient and more fun to drive with an all-new, 1.5-liter Even with the increased power, the 2022 Rogue’s estimated fuel economy is 33 mpg combined—an increase of 3 mpg over the 2021 model.

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Engine Fuel Economy Nissan Oil 417

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MAY 31, 2023

Designed by Calty Design Studios and exclusively assembled at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing plant in Princeton, Indiana, the 2024 Grand Highlander will have a starting MSRP of $43,070 for the gasoline engine models, $44,670 for the hybrid and $54,040 for the Hybrid MAX powertrain. turbo gasoline engine, the 2.5L Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 16, 2018

mpg, or 28%, with an average annual improvement of about 0.5 mpg per year. mpg, or 28%, with an average annual improvement of about 0.5 mpg per year. ft 2 (1.9%); truck SUVs increased 0.4 ft 2 (0.7%); and car SUVs were down 0.2 Car SUVs had the largest increase in fuel economy, at 1.1 ft 2 (-0.4%).

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Fuel Economy Economy EPA Fuel 261

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NOVEMBER 20, 2019

seconds—the second quickest acceleration time in the Toyota lineup—the 2021 RAV4 Prime has an estimated 39 miles of all-electric range—the highest AER of any PHEV SUV on the market. The RAV4 Prime also has a manufacturer-estimated 90 combined MPGe. In addition to an ability to do 0-60 mph in a projected 5.8

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Plug-in Miles Hybrid SUV 220

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FEBRUARY 13, 2012

mpg US (10.2 mpg from December, according to figures from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Finally, for very low sales-volume manufacturers (e.g., all vehicle models for that manufacturer were aggregated and one average fuel-economy value was calculated. in January was 23.0

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Fuel Economy Economy MPG Fuel 231

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MAY 14, 2019

Topping Opel’s SUV offer (that also comprises the Crossland X and the Mokka X), the Grandland X Hybrid4 combines the power of a 1.6 l/100 km (107 mpg US) with 49 g/km CO 2. Opel presented the new all-wheel drive PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) version of the Grandland X.

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MARCH 2, 2015

kWh, liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack, the large SUV covers up to 56 kilometers (34.8 US mpg) and has a CO 2 emission level of less than 50 grams per kilometer (80.5 Audi is the first manufacturer worldwide to introduce this technology in series production in a plug-in hybrid. Powered by the 17.3 tron quattro needs only 1.7

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JANUARY 14, 2013

Powertrain of the CrossBlue SUV PHEV concept. Volkswagen unveiled the CrossBlue SUV concept at the North American International Auto Show. Built off of the MQB Modular Transverse Matrix components set ( earlier post ), the CrossBlue offers a manufacturer-estimated 35 mpg (6.72 Click to enlarge. The CrossBlue concept.

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SUV Plug-in Concept Diesel 284

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Toyota projects fuel economy of 52 mpg city / 48 mpg highway / 50 mpg combined for the AWD-e model, and estimates that the AWD-e model—which is debuting at the LA Auto Show—could account for as much as 25% of annual US Prius sales. That’s more than in some small SUVs and larger than most full-size sedans.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

This will be followed by the series-produced versions of the sports car Audi e-tron GT concept, to be produced by Audi Sport GmbH, and the compact SUV Audi Q4 e-tron concept, which was presented at the Geneva Motor Show. mpg US); electric power consumption in kWh/100 km: 19.1 – 17.5; Earlier post.). 97.9 - 111.9

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NOVEMBER 6, 2019

One of Schaeffler’s latest E-Mobility technologies, the modular hybrid transmission enables hybridization for the SUV, truck and off-road vehicle segments, while providing more power and torque. Explorer Limited Hybrid featuring a 3.3-liter liter EcoBoost engine. —Marc McGrath, CEO Schaeffler Americas.

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JUNE 12, 2014

The 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage is currently the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid gasoline car in the US, with combined EPA rating of 40 mpg (5.88 l/100 km), consisting of 37 mpg (6.36 l/100 km) city and 44 mpg (5.35 Fuel economy with the 5-speed is 37 mpg (6.36 l/100 km) combined/34 mpg (6.92 l/100 km) city/42 mpg (5.6

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Mitsubishi MPG 2015 Gasoline 199

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APRIL 18, 2019

Toyota introduced the next-generation three-row 2020 Highlander SUV at the New York International Auto Show. Just as the first RAV4 launched the compact crossover SUV segment 22 years ago, the original Highlander redefined the midsize family SUV when it arrived in 2001.

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Highlander New York 2020 Toyota 287

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APRIL 10, 2014

The SUV, a 2009 Ford Explorer with a 4-liter V6 engine, was also tested while towing an enclosed trailer. l/100 km) at 60 mph (97 km/h) to 33 mpg (7.1 Using a rooftop cargo box with the SUV decreased fuel economy from 24.9 The researchers tested the vehicles at a variety of speeds with the different configurations. l/100 km).

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Fuel Economy Economy Cost Of Fuel 313

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MARCH 23, 2019

liters per 100 km (181 mpg US) were made possible by advances in the area of battery cell technology. The further increase in battery capacity was the result of research and development work as well as close cooperation with the battery cell manufacturer. The plug-in hybrid system of the new BMW X1 xDrive25Le comprises a 1.5-liter

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

How Does 50+ MPG Sound? With 302 total system horsepower, the RAV4 Prime is the quickest Toyota SUV with 0-60 mph times of 5.4 Part-time power The EPA has rated the RAV4 Prime at 42 miles of all-electric range (AER) and 40 mpg city/36 highway/38 combined. mpg, but in two all-electric runs we saw 49 and 51 AER.

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PHEV Toyota Gasoline-Electric Gasoline 68

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MAY 6, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid How Does 53+ MPG Sound? Head of the hybrid MPG class Hybrid Efficiency Efficient, but not quick The 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid running on 87 octane is the class leader in fuel economy. There are four drive modes of Eco, EV, Sport and Green Zone. This is our in-depth look at the hybrid model.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 89

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DECEMBER 12, 2014

mpg US), corresponding to less than 50 grams CO 2 per kilometer (80.5 mpg US), which equates to CO 2 emissions of 149 grams per kilometer (239.8 lb-ft) of torque, accelerating the big SUV from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mpg US) in the NEDC, corresponding to 179 grams CO 2 per kilometer (288 g/mi). mi) in all-electric mode.

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JULY 28, 2011

The phrases “fuel efficient” and “seven-passenger SUV” used to be mutually exclusive. Sure, many manufacturers build seven-seat models, but most return fuel economy below 25 mpg on the highway. Ford promised to do better with its 2.0-liter,

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MPG 2012 Ford Fuel Economy 90

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

Manufacturer-specific technology adoption over time for key technologies. mpg higher (+5.4%) than MY 2011. mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. mpg, or 22%. There are more than twice as many SUV models that achieve 25 mpg (9.4

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

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OCTOBER 23, 2014

During EPA testing the DuraDrive DI set a record for efficiency on an eight-cylinder natural gas truck, achieving 23 mpg (10.2 Nat G is offering an underbody cylinder system for the full line of GM full-sized SUVs to allow customers to upgrade their SUVs without losing cargo space. l/100 km) highway. direct injection engine.

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Texas San Antonio Gas GM 259

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APRIL 14, 2021

The new 2022 Tucson internal combustion models will be produced at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) and Ulsan, Korea. Both hybrid powertrains also utilize a unique Transmission-Mounted Electric Device (TMED), which helps manage the increased performance required of hybrid SUV applications. The new Smartstream 2.5-liter

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Making its model year 2012 debut on the US market, the i-MIEV earned a score of 58, the highest Green Score awarded since the rankings began in 1998. Green score. This year, a number of updates were made to the Green Book methodology to more accurately estimate vehicles’ environmental impacts. ACEEE 2012 “Greenest” Rankings.

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MARCH 27, 2015

Before the end of the decade, Mercedes-Benz will launch the first pickup from a premium manufacturer. Mercedes-Benz is the first premium manufacturer to respond to this market shift by developing its own pickup. liters per 100 km (78 mpg US), corresponding to CO 2 emissions of 71 g/km.

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Mercedes South Africa Africa Plug-in 150

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MARCH 15, 2013

Data for MY 2011 are final; data for MY 2012 are preliminary and based on projected vehicle production values provided to EPA by manufacturers. The number of SUV, pickup, minivan, and van models that have combined EPA label values of 20 mpg (11.8 There are almost 3 times more SUVs with combined labels of 25 mpg (9.4

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Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy 284

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OCTOBER 26, 2022

The 2022 Jaguar F-Pace is the largest of the SUVs offered from the storied British car company, joining the smaller E-Pace and the all-electric I-Pace. This five-passenger luxury SUV delivers civil and refined driving with a design that won’t blend in with the crowd. mpg, which was a nice surprise for such a powerful engine.

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MAY 1, 2021

The company plans to do it with a mixture of all-electric vehicles, like the new XC40 Recharge, and plug-in hybrid versions of its SUVs and sedans. The XC90, as Volvo’s largest SUV, is currently its most popular model in the United States. I averaged 25 mpg over 364 miles of mostly freeway driving. Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro PHEV.

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Recharge Volvo PHEV MPG 79

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AUGUST 25, 2022

Hybrid Efficiency in a Premium SUV. The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. This synthetic leather is eco-friendly in its manufacturing process, and is smooth and soft to the touch. The evolution of this fine SUV over the years has made it one of the best in its class. It isn’t!).

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Fifth Generation Luxury SUV. Lexus easily could have merely updated the RX midsize SUV, seeing as RX owners continue returning to this model year after year. Fuel economy is rated at 22 mpg city/29 highway/25 combined with the FWD model. The AWD is one mpg less for each category. Powered by a 2.4-liter of torque.

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Lexus Fuel Economy MPG SUV 85

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JUNE 20, 2013

Volkswagen brought the new CrossBlue Coupé plug-in hybrid sporty mid-size SUV show car, introduced in April at Auto Shanghai 2013 ( earlier post ), to a media event in Berlin for its European premiere. Although equipped with a different engine, the CrossBlue SUV also uses the DQ 400 E hybrid transmission and rear-axle motor as the Coupé.).

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Despite the new spaciousness, the Prius v will deliver estimated EPA fuel economy ratings of 44 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 42 mpg combined (5.35, 5.88 L/100km, respectively). It also does not include any animal-based material.

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Prius MPG Sale Toyota 255

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MARCH 10, 2009

Ford Motor Company has produced its 100,000th hybrid SUV and used the milestone to restate its commitment to ramping up production of hybrid vehicles this year. The current models of the Ford Escape Hybrid SUV and Mercury Mariner Hybrid SUV deliver 34 mpg US city driving, 31 mpg US highway.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

The all-new fourth-generation 2013 RAV4 crossover SUV made its world debut at the 2012 Los Angeles International Auto Show. RAV4 front-wheel-drive models have received EPA-estimated fuel efficiency ratings of 24 mpg city/31 highway (9.8 Toyota introduced RAV4 in 1994 as the world’s first crossover SUV. l/100km, respectively).

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Toyota Fuel MPG Highlander 239

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JANUARY 9, 2012

and manufactured in Ohio, at a yet-to-be-named facility. The new ILX will be manufactured exclusively by Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC, in its Greensburg, Ind. Anticipated EPA fuel economy ratings are 20 mpg in the city (11.8 L/100km) and 28 mpg on the highway (8.4 Acura ILX Concept. Acura NSX Concept.

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Acura Hybrid Detroit Vehicles 246

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JANUARY 13, 2014

Paired to two new transmissions, a slick-shifting 6-speed manual or a sporty and fuel-efficient Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with available paddle shifters, the Fit powertrain is anticipated to have EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 33 mpg US city/41 highway/36 combined (7.1, l/100 km, respectively) (CVT-equipped models).

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