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2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid debuts at Los Angeles Auto Show

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The Sportage has gone from one of the smallest SUVs in its class to one of the largest: Overall length is 7.1 liter turbocharged engine with a 44kW motor to achieve up to 39 mpg (targeted). Minimized road, wind, and engine noise via greater application of sound-absorbing and insulating materials. inch longer wheelbase.

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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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2019 Prius offered with new electric all-wheel drive system

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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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Ford boosts highway fuel economy of 2011 Explorer V6 SUV by 25%

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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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Ford at Frankfurt: Euro-spec Ford Edge diesels with up to 40.6 mpg; new Ranger pickup with 17% improvement in fuel efficiency

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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 Offering 2.0L I-4 EcoBoost Engine in 2011 Explorer SUV; Projected 30% Improvement in Fuel Efficiency Over V6 Model

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liter EcoBoost I-4 engine ( earlier post ) version of the 2011 Ford Explorer SUV, achieving at least a 30% increase in fuel efficiency with comparable power compared with the current V-6-powered Explorer. V6 is EPA-rated at 14 mpg US city, 20 mpg US highway and 16 mpg US (14.7 Ford will offer a 2.0-liter Earlier post.)

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Road Test: 2023 Maserati Grecale Modena Mild Hybrid

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Driving Passion Assuaged Here The 2023 Maserati Grecale luxury SUV comes in three models. The Grecale is Maserati’s first entry in the super competitive premium compact SUV class, where it faces new and well-established competition. The EPA rates fuel economy at 22 mpg city/29 highway/25 combined while running on 91 octane.

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