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Review: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid prioritizes low price, high mpg

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The 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid adds a second and more economical powertrain to the compact SUV that debuted last year. Dropping Toyota’s well-proven and fuel-efficient hybrid system into the Corolla Cross boosts fuel efficiency to an estimated 42 mpg combined, against the 30 mpg combined of the standard AWD model.

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2023 Toyota Crown Platinum Review – Eating (Some) Crow

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I was a tad harsh last year after I drove the 2023 Toyota Crown for the first time. The biggest beef I had with the Crown Platinum involved some hybrid powertrain transitions that were a bit clunky – unusual for a Toyota hybrid. Toyota also gets props for integrating the infotainment screen into the dash instead of tacking it on.

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Review: 2023 Toyota Prius rethinks high-mpg hybrid for stunning style

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Throw away what you think you know about the Toyota Prius, the ur-hybrid that was briefly Silicon Valley’s most tech-forward car before it was supplanted by Tesla and other electric cars. The 2023 Toyota Prius, which goes on sale early next year, is a stunner.

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Toyota Corolla Hybrid review, Rivian Max pack efficiency, EV dealership rebate: Today’s Car News

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And do you want a car that offers all-wheel drive and about 50 mpg, for a price under $30,000? A review of the Toyota Corolla Hybrid reminded us that it’s very good. The EV tax credit shifts toward a point-of-sale rebate. Rivian gets more efficiency from a larger battery pack. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Review: 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid AWD is a delightfully capable miser

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The Toyota Corolla is the bestselling car of all time, and it remains as relevant in the new vehicle market as it ever was. For around $25,000 you can get a comfortable compact sedan with all-wheel drive and an EPA rating near 50 mpg. That’s because in terms of value for money, the Corolla still has the market cornered.

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

The Truth About Cars

Toyota soldiers on as one of the few remaining automakers still carrying the minivan torch, now as an all-hybrid lineup. But despite the sliding side doors that make a van better for careless tots and their parking lot exuberance, it remains a bit player compared to this 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Max. inch touchscreen.

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2023 Toyota Prius Limited Review – Finally a Worthy Choice

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The Toyota Prius was once reviled by most enthusiasts and often the butt of jokes, even in pop culture. The 2023 Toyota Prius changes the narrative without sacrificing the core mission. Fuel economy is listed at 52 mpg across the board for city/highway/combined. mpg -- and the computer wasn't reset when I picked up the car.

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