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Toyota introduces Grand Highlander with 3 powertrains

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hybrid with a manufacturer-estimated 34 combined MPG, and the 362 hp Hybrid MAX. There is definitely a need in the market for a midsize-SUV that prioritizes interior comfort in all three rows and Grand Highlander is the ultimate option. The Hybrid MAX powertrain makes Grand Highlander the most powerful Mid-SUV Toyota has ever built.

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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander hybrid to start at $44,670; $54,040 for the Hybrid MAX

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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.) seconds (AWD).

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Acura introduces three new vehicles at Detroit show; two hybrid powertrains

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The new ILX will be manufactured exclusively by Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC, in its Greensburg, Ind. Shown as a prototype version of the 2013 RDX, the second generation of Acura’s five-passenger crossover SUV will feature a new engine, transmission and all-wheel drive system. L/100km) and 28 mpg on the highway (8.4

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Road Test: 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring

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turbo at 28 mpg city/37 highway/31 combined. mpg combined. non-turbo 4-cylinder and CVT, fuel economy estimates are 31 mpg city/40 highway/35 combined. The engine hums like a sewing machine, and even with all those miles, still gets 30+ mpg and doesn’t burn or leak a drop of oil. Your numbers may differ.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek AWD

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A little mud never hurt any Subaru The automotive media was invited to Woodstock, New York, in the Catskill Mountains to test the smallest of Subaru’s SUVs. If you are looking to own a compact SUV that can tackle the back country with confidence, while also being a comfortable city car, the 2024 Crosstrek should get your consideration.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness

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Flash Drive: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness All-New Compact SUV Ready to Hit the Trails The automotive media was invited to Zion National Park in Utah recently to test the all-new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness, which Subaru calls its most rugged and trail-capable Crosstrek ever.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Partnering with Alcoa, Duke Energy, Google.org, Johnson Controls Indiana startup plans to unveil vehicle May 2009 at EVS-24 in Norway; mass production in 2012. Furia explained, "The SUVs that we just completed that were outfitted with the XHT drive train could have been any SUV made by anyone.

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