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New 2023 Toyota Sequoia full-size SUV comes standard with Hybrid i-FORCE MAX Powertrain

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Toyota has unveiled the all-new third-generation 2023 Sequoia full-size SUV. Fuel economy estimates are not available at this time, but Toyota expects it to be extremely competitive at the top of the segment—and a huge improvement over the previous generation (14 or 15 mpg US combined, for 4WD or 2WD models, respectively).

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Volkswagen teases new Beijiing concept PHEV SUV

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Volkswagen released a few teaser images for the Beijing Concept luxury SUV to be revealed at the Beijing auto show next week. The vehicle—which Volkswagen says previews its direction with SUVs—demonstrates both the continued digitalization of the automobile, as well as a performance-oriented plug-in hybrid powertrain.

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Mercedes-Benz previews new GLA compact SUV; fuel economy as high as 54.7 mpg in diesel version

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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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Audi’s mighty diesel: SQ8 TDI SUV coupé; 48V MHEV

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Audi’s sporty top model of the Q family, the SQ8 TDI SUV coupé, features a biturbo V8 TDI diesel that delivers 435 metric hp, 900 NN·mm (663.8 In the WLTP cycle, the large SUV coupe consumes an average of 7.8 mpg US), which corresponds to 205 to 204 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (329.9 - 328.3 liters (0.1 liters (30.2

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Toyota’s new RAV4 plug-in hybrid SUV offers 39 miles AER, 90 MPGe

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In addition to an ability to do 0-60 mph in a projected 5.8 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. liter gas V6 engine that reached 0-60 mph in 6.3-seconds—a

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New 3.0L Diesel for Audi Q7 SUV Offers 32.7 mpg

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diesel to its Q7 large SUV lineup. mpg US), equivalent to 189 grams CO 2 per km (304 g/mile). This large SUV accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.1 In the version with an optional air suspension, it reaches a top speed of 205 km/h (127 mph); with steel suspension, 202 km/h (126 mph). Audi has added a new 3.0L

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Audi introduces new top end diesel SQ5 TDI plus; 340 hp, 35.6 mpg

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The diesel SUV accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mpg US) with emission of 174 g CO 2 /km (280.0 The SUV comes with gloss black 21-inch cast aluminum wheels in 5-twin-spoke star design from Audi Sport with size 255/40 R21 tires. Peak torque is increased by 50 (36.9 lb-ft) to 700 N·m (516.3

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