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Opel Meriva minivan with new entry-level 1.6 diesel delivers 58.8 mpg

Green Car Congress

The new Opel Meriva minivan offers a new range of economical gasoline, LPG and diesel engines. mpg US) in the combined cycle, with 105 g/km CO 2 —four grams less than its predecessor. The system’s special LNT catalyst stores the nitrogen oxide. The highlight is the 1.6 The new 70 kW/95 hp 1.6 liters diesel per 100 km (58.8

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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Max Review - Yeah, It Is That Good

The Truth About Cars

God knows I’m a big proponent of the minivan. But minivans have been in a massive decline ever since someone - that mythical someone - decided they were uncool. Toyota soldiers on as one of the few remaining automakers still carrying the minivan torch, now as an all-hybrid lineup.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

All-New, All-Hybrid Family-Friendly Minivan. To further its electrification commitment, Toyota has released two 2021 hybrid-only models–the Venza crossover and the Sienna minivan. Next up for 2021 is the all-new Sienna Hybrid minivan, which previously was powered only by a gasoline V6. Story and photos by John Faulkner.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Chrysler calls it a “multipurpose vehicle,” but we will stick with modern minivan. mpg, with a breakdown of 174 all-electric and 290 hybrid miles. The only minivan with a plug. If Chrysler had their way, you will see it more as a multi-purpose vehicle than a minivan. How It Works. What’s going on under the skin.

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2025 Volvo EX30, Aston Martin Bulldog: Automotive Information Headlines

Baua Electric

A minimum of one model will store 422 hp, or plethora for 0-60 mph acceleration in 3.4 Volvo has discoverable a subcompact electrical crossover. It is going by way of the title EX30, and we’ll see it succeed in showrooms as a 2025 type. Aston Martin began paintings on a supercar as early as 1977. 2025 Volvo EX30 hits 60 mph in 3.4

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

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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Third-Generation VW Sharan Van Will Offer Fuel Consumption As Low As 5.5 L/100km (43 mpg US); Start-Stop and Battery Regeneration

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen will introduce its new third-generation Sharan MPV (minivan) this summer. 100km (43 mpg US), equivalent to 143 g/km CO 2. For engines ranging up to 170 PS in power, a BlueMotion Technology pack is implemented with a start-stop system and battery regeneration (recovery of kinetic energy by storing it in the battery).

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