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2022 Rogue to feature Nissan’s all-new 1.5-liter VC-Turbo variable compression engine

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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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Infiniti to introduce hybrid version of 2014 QX60 crossover; first application of new FF-Hybrid system

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Infiniti Motor Company Ltd. The new Infiniti QX60 Hybrid is projected to realize fuel economy of 26 mpg US (9.0 The new Infiniti QX60 Hybrid is projected to be priced about US$3,000 above the non-hybrid models. When applied to an SUV or crossover, such as the QX60, the FF unit will be packaged with the 2.5L

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. Cadillac’s Midsize Contender. In 224 miles of mostly freeway driving we averaged 22.5

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Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance

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Restyling a Best-Selling Premium Compact SUV. The Acura RDX has been one of the best-selling compact premium SUVs since 2006, and has sold more than 50,000 every year since 2015. Power, but not enough efficiency to hit 30 mpg. mpg over a 130-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph.

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ACEEE ranks i-MiEV as “Greenest” car in US, Civic Natural Gas ties for second with LEAF

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This year saw the arrival of a number of new hybrid options for drivers from Hyundai, Kia, and Infiniti, but none broke into the top twelve. This “Greener Choices” list includes trucks and SUVs such as the Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Canyon, Honda Odyssey, and the Ford F-150 (FFV). ACEEE 2012 “Greenest” Rankings. Make and Model.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis GV70 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige

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A Premium Small SUV with Handling Like a Sports Wagon. The all-new 2022 Genesis GV70 slots in just below the larger GV80 SUV, both of which will be joined soon by the all-electric GV60. Clean Fleet Report would not be surprised if Genesis has even more SUVs on the drawing board, with most of them being hybrids, plug-in hybrids or EVs.

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Road Test: 2021 Buick Envision Avenir FWD

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The EPA rates the Buick Envision FWD at 24 mpg city/31 highway/26 combined miles per gallon. mpg average. Flash Drive: 2019 Infiniti QX50. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. Road Test: 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Lexus NX 300h Hybrid.

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