Category: hybrid vehicles
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2021 Hyundai Elantra and Elantra Hybrid – First Drive
The all-new seventh-generation Elantra compact sedan is based on a new vehicle platform with longer wheelbase, wider stance, and a lower roofline. The four-door coupe-like look follows what Hyundai calls “Parametric Dynamics” design theme. I drove the 2021 Elantra and Elantra Hybrid both of which provide a good bit of the fun-to-drive element. Both engines…
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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime – First Drive
The most powerful and quickest RAV4 ever while also being the most fuel-efficient. That’s the new 302hp 2021 RAV4 Prime. It can do 0-60mph in 5.7 seconds and drive up to 42 miles on battery power. Check out the new performance “green” SUV from Toyota here. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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2020 Audi A6 Allroad – Drive Review
Audi has brought back the A6 Allroad. Yes it’s a station wagon. Adjustable air suspension gives it a car-like look and ride and yet allows for a bit of unpaved-road travel. A turbo 3.0-L V6 48-volt mild hybrid pumps out 335-horsepower. Check it out right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid – First Drive
The 2020 CR-V Hybrid is a new addition to the Honda lineup and the first electrified SUV from the Honda brand in America. It’s also a candidate for the 2021 North American Utility of the Year. Now Honda offers you a choice with the CR-V—-traditional gasoline engine or the hybrid. The Hybrid has more power,…
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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid – First Drive
Low tailpipe emissions, high fuel economy and more horsepower, that’s what you get if you go hybrid on the 2020 Hyundai Sonata. The Sonata Hybrid is powered by a 2.0-L 4-cylinder engine and an electric motor paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission with a total system 192-horsepower. An available Solar Roof System uses roof-mounted solar…
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2020 Toyota RAV4 – Drive Review
Twenty-five years after coming on the U.S. auto scene the RAV4 continues to be a top seller. Redone for 2019, 2020 bings a new TRD Off-Road model. There’s a model for everyone in the RAV4 line up with the promise of a high performance model for 2021. Check it out here. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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2020 Ford Escape – First Drive
Ford has redone the Escape for 2020 with new architecture, a more car-like design, added safety features and a choice of four engines. Two gasoline engines, two hybrids and front- or all-wheel drive are yours to choose from. Here’s a look at my drive of one of the hybrids. Click here. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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2020 Lincoln Navigator – Drive Review
The new Lincoln Aviator was named the 2020 MAMA Luxury Family Vehicle of the Year. The new 2020 Aviator 3-row midsize SUV is quite refined and luxurious while at the same time delivering excellent overall dynamic performance. Read a bit more here. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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2020 Toyota Highlander – First Drive
On the invite of Toyota I participated in the line-off celebration of the new Highlander at Toyota’s Princeton, Indiana plant were it is produced. Then I spent time behind the wheel of both the Highlander with the V6 engine and the Highlander Hybrid. Depending on your needs, both are viable contenders and good choices in…
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2020 Honda CR-V – Drive Review
Honda’s CR-V is one of the original compact SUVs and America’s best-selling crossover of the past two decades Now for 2020 this fifth-gen CR-V has been freshened with a new look up front featuring a new grille and fascia. In back there’s new taillights, and new 19-inch wheels as well as new designs for the…
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