Green Car Reports

JANUARY 8, 2018

Even as vehicles become more fuel-efficient, the unending market shift toward crossover utilities, SUVs, and trucks kept the overall average U.S. For 2017, sales-weighted new-car fuel economy landed at 25.2 mpg, an improvement over 2016 of just 0.1 new fleet efficiency stagnant for the fourth year in a row.

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy Sale 93

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FEBRUARY 9, 2023

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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Highlander Toyota Indiana Chicago 284

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MAY 4, 2015

mpg—down 0.2 mpg from March, according to the monthly analysis by Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). This drop likely reflects the increased proportion of pickup trucks and SUVs in the sales mix, they suggested. Fuel economy is down 0.6

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy Fuel 150

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

Nissan’s new 2013 Pathfinder SUV—the 4 th generation of the vehicle introduced more than 25 years ago— utilizes a new drivetrain featuring a 3.5-liter Fuel economy is rated at 26 mpg highway / 20 mpg city and 22 mpg combined for the 2WD model (9.0, The new Pathfinder is a 3-row/7-passenger SUV.

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AUGUST 15, 2013

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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Fuel Economy Mercedes MPG SUV 259

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NOVEMBER 5, 2015

mpg from September, according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). They suggested the decline likely reflects the decreased price of gasoline in October, and the consequent increased sales of pickup trucks and SUVs.

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy Fuel 150

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

mpg from July and up 4.8 mpg since October 2007 (the. The average sales-weighted fuel economy was calculated from the monthly sales of individual models of light-duty vehicles (cars, SUVs, vans, and pickup trucks) and the combined city/highway fuel-economy ratings published in the EPA Fuel Economy Guide (i.e.,

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy Fuel 199

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DECEMBER 26, 2013

Volkswagen is responsible for more than 75% of the diesels sold in the passenger car and SUV segments in the United States. Since 1977, when Volkswagen first offered a diesel in the Rabbit, the company has sold more than one million cars and SUVs powered by these engines in this market.

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Diesel Sale Audi United States 265

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MAY 25, 2011

The new version of the compact SUV, which is available in on-road and off-road models, features a range of seven engines (3 diesel, 4 gasoline) in the European line-up, with fuel consumption ranging from 8.6 L/100km (27 mpg US) down to 5.3 l/100 km (44 mpg US) for the two front-wheel drive Tiguans 2.0 L/100 km (41 mpg US).

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MPG SUV Fuel Germany 199

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JANUARY 11, 2015

Land Rover will offer the option of diesel powertrains in two 2016 model year luxury SUVs: the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport. The Range Rover Td6 and Range Rover Sport Td6 SUVs will deliver 25 mpg (9.4 l/100 km) combined, a 32% improvement over the supercharged V6, and reach a high of 28 mpg (8.4 for the Range Rover.

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Land Rover Fuel Economy MPG Diesel 150

Green Car Reports

APRIL 4, 2019

Audi released long-awaited final range ratings for its upcoming e-tron quattro electric SUV. lFord also reveals the European range rating for its upcoming Mach E—or whatever they call it—electric SUV, which could hint at how far it.

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Audi SUV Range MPG 72

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MAY 14, 2019

Topping Opel’s SUV offer (that also comprises the Crossland X and the Mokka X), the Grandland X Hybrid4 combines the power of a 1.6 l/100 km (107 mpg US) with 49 g/km CO 2. turbocharged gasoline engine and two electric motors for a system output of up to 300hp. Preliminary WLTP/NEDC fuel consumption (weighted, combined) is 2.2

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PHEV SUV Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 207

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JANUARY 1, 2020

of new vehicle sales in the United States have been pickup trucks, according to JATO Dynamics. Throughout the past decade, pickups in the United States saw higher sales figures than new vehicles from countries such as Russia (19.1 million sales respectively). —Donald Smith, Vice President Sales & Marketing at JATO.

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F-150 Price 2019 2010 195

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MAY 31, 2023

The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander goes on sale in the US this summer with three available powertrains across three grades: the 2.4L The Hybrid MAX powertrain makes Grand Highlander the most powerful Midsize SUV Toyota has ever built, with a 0-60 time of 6.3 turbo gasoline engine, the 2.5L hybrid, and the 362 hp Hybrid MAX. Earlier post.)

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Highlander Hybrid Toyota Gasoline-Electric 221

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MAY 29, 2014

Consumer Reports fuel economy tests found the Honda Accord Hybrid delivered impressive overall fuel-economy of 40 mpg (5.88 l/100 km), tying the smaller Honda Civic Hybrid and falling below the top-performing and smaller Toyota Prius hatchback by only 4 mpg. Earlier post.). liter gasoline V6.

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy Honda 199

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NOVEMBER 10, 2012

The i-DTEC Civic, which will arrive in dealerships early next year, delivers fuel economy of 65 mpg US (3.6 The engine—developed exclusively for Europe—will also be applied in the new CR-V SUV later in 2013. Honda’s i-DTEC diesel technology first went on sale in a 2.2-liter liter diesel i-DTEC engine in Europe.

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MPG Europe Diesel Honda 317

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FEBRUARY 20, 2015

mpg between model years 2008 and 2014, University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) researchers Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle have documented sales-weighted distributions for the same model year vehicles (cars, pickup trucks, vans and SUVs). mpg for model year 2008 to 25.3 Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2012

mpg US (10.2 mpg from December, according to figures from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Finally, for very low sales-volume manufacturers (e.g., Finally, for very low sales-volume manufacturers (e.g., The average fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the US. in January was 23.0

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Fuel Economy Economy MPG Fuel 231

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Panamera E-Hybrid plug-in sales thus also represent 1.3% mpg US) averaged over all drives. l/100 km (84 mpg US). mpg US) for the PHEV, with accompanying CO 2 emissions (combined) of 71 g/km. With an increase of 23%, the Panamera posted the highest growth during that period. of all Porsche vehicles sold. l/100 km (53.4

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Porsche PHEV Hybrid Cayenne 210

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AUGUST 3, 2012

Nissan introduced the all-new 2013 Pathfinder SUV. City, highway and combined average fuel economy numbers are 20 (city), 26 highway) and 22 (combined) mpg for the FWD version [11.8, L/100km, respectively] and 19 (city), 25 (highway) and 21 (combined) mpg for the 4WD version [12.4, Click to enlarge. 9 and 10.7

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Fuel Economy Economy Nissan SUV 231

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JANUARY 17, 2024

Toyota Urban SUV Concept Carlucci clarified that an affordable EV costing around 25,000 euros (about $27,000 at current exchange rates) would be a worthy addition to Toyota’s lineup, but just something that’s not feasible in the current market. That model will start around 32,000 euros ($35,000), Carlucci revealed.

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Affordable Toyota Batteries Battery 97

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OCTOBER 3, 2014

mpg from the value in August, according to the monthly report from University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) researchers Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle. This large drop likely reflects the increased sales of light trucks and SUVs, they said. Average sales-weighted mpg.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 230

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AUGUST 9, 2011

In addition, the F-150 EcoBoost is now the highest volume vehicle in Ford’s growing global lineup of cars, trucks and SUVs available with the technology. According to sales data from J.D. liter took 16% of sales. liter F-150 carries an EPA rating of 17 mpg (13.8 L/100km)) city and 23 mpg (10.2 Both will offer a 2.0-liter

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F-150 Ford Sale MPG 199

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JULY 7, 2017

mpg from May, according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). This drop likely reflects the decreased price of gasoline in June, and the consequent increased proportion of pickup trucks, SUVs, and crossovers in the sales mix, they said.

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Fuel Economy Economy MPG Fuel 186

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Ford will be introducing the Euro-spec version of its Edge SUV at the IAA in Frankfurt this week. The large SUV will be offered in Europe with a choice of 180PS 2.0-liter mpg US (5.8 mpg US (5.8 Ford expects to sell 200,000 SUVs in Europe in 2016—a 200% increase compared to 2013. Earlier post.). l/100 km (36.2

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Ford MPG Diesel Fuel 150

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Toyota projects fuel economy of 52 mpg city / 48 mpg highway / 50 mpg combined for the AWD-e model, and estimates that the AWD-e model—which is debuting at the LA Auto Show—could account for as much as 25% of annual US Prius sales. That’s more than in some small SUVs and larger than most full-size sedans.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Chevrolet has introduced the all-new 2018 Equinox compact SUV with a choice of three turbocharged engines—including the segment’s first turbo-diesel in North America. The 2018 Equinox goes on sale in the first quarter of 2017 in North America and rolls out to approximately 115 additional global markets later in the year.

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2018 Chevrolet America Diesel 150

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APRIL 8, 2015

Citroën will introduce a new plug-in hybrid SUV concept, the Aircross, at the upcoming Shanghai Motor Show. The company said that Aircross illustrates its international ambitions, rolling out its positioning initiated with the C4 Cactus with a body style intended for sale around the world. Click to enlarge. Hybrids Plug-ins'

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Plug-in Concept Plug SUV 150

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JULY 26, 2016

Ford Fusion electrified vehicle retail sales spiked in the Los Angeles market during the month of June, the first month of availability for the new 2017 model. Based on Ford June sales figures, Fusion Energi (the plug-in hybrid variant) sales jumped nearly 40% in LA compared to June 2015. gallon tank.

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Fusion Los Angeles Ford Sale 150

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OCTOBER 20, 2016

TFSI, Audi is creating a value proposition that makes entry into the luxury full-size SUV more accessible. The Q7, with standard seating for up to seven passengers and quattro all-wheel drive, is also 22% more fuel efficient, with an EPA-estimated 22 mpg city/highway combined. liter engine will go on sale in early 2017.

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MAY 10, 2016

The average fuel economy of new cars sold in April fell again as SUV sales remained strong. The sales-weighted average window sticker fuel economy of new cars sold in the U.S. mpg, according to researchers Michael. Two separate analyses show a drop in fuel economy last month, continuing a trend witnessed throughout 2015.

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Fuel Economy Economy SUV Fuel 60

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DECEMBER 9, 2010

The new 2011 Ford Explorer V6 fuel economy ratings are now EPA-approved at 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway, a 25% improvement over the previous V6 model. A full-size SUV, the Explorer V6 is available with intelligent 4WD and a terrain management system, and can be equipped to tow up to 5,000 pounds.

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Fuel Economy 2011 Economy Ford 225

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Average new-car fuel economy continues to hover around 25 mpg, according to recent analysis. The sales-weighted average window sticker fuel economy for new cars in September was 25.2 mpg, according to the University of Michigan.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Toyota expects Prius v to account for about 15% (incremental) of conventional Prius sales. The new Prius v ( earlier post )—the first of three coming members of the Prius family joining the original Prius in the US—will go on sale here at the end of next month. Click to enlarge. L/100km, respectively).

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Prius MPG Sale Toyota 255

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

began sales of the VEZEL in Japan today. Honda says that the VEZEL fuses the dynamic qualities of an SUV, the elegance of a coupe, the functionality of a minivan and excellent fuel economy. mpg US , 3.7 mpg US , 4.9 VEZEL HYBRID. Click to enlarge. Honda Motor Co., The conventional VEZEL is equipped with a 1.5L

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Japan Honda Hybrid Sale 296

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MARCH 15, 2024

Cadillac’s Subcompact SUV The 2024 Cadillac XT4 is smack dab in the heat of the subcompact premium/luxury SUV category. It is the third best-selling SUV for Cadillac, coming in behind the larger Escalade and XT5, but ahead of the XT6 and Lyriq EV. mpg, same as the EPA. All of them outsell the Cadillac luxury sedans.

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Cadillac Escalade SUV MPG 55

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APRIL 25, 2016

The concept fulls-size SUV previews the future Volkswagen SUV. By means of comparison: the SUV is 0.4 kWh energy capacity) this SUV—like all Volkswagen GTE cars—always starts in the practically silent electric E-Mode. The driver brings out the most agile character of the SUV in this mode. inches long.

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