The Hybrid models get a 1.6-liter with 44 kW electric motor or 1.6-liter Turbo Plug-in Hybrid with a 66.9kW electric motor . The 44kW is front-wheel-drive and makes 227 horsepower, has an estimated 39 mpg in city fuel consumption, and is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The other 1.6-liter model that features a 66.9 kW electric motor is all-wheel-drive, makes 261 horsepower, and has a 30-mile electric range, paired with the same 6-speed automatic transmiss
This bump might not sound as glorious as hybridization in passenger cars, but it should be noted that the hybrid F-150 continues to provide commendable load-carrying capabilities, despite the added weight from the battery pack. Talking of wight, it adds 200 pounds as compared to the non-hybrid mod
Where the Tiguan excels at most, however, may be the interior volume for the second row and trunk space. Six-footers will have nothing to complain about in this space and the panoramic sunroof allows for even more headroom for the middle seat occupant. The second row can slide forwards and backwards, recline for a more relaxing position, and fold flat to ensure large shopping trips and moving days can be accommodated. In addition to all of this, the Tiguan remains the only vehicle in this segment to offer a third row of seating creating a seven-seater compact crossover. Although that third row could only be used by children, the ability to have as small of a vehicle as possible with the highest seating capacity could be a worthwhile feature for some famil
The V8 chugs away, delivering smooth and comfortable acceleration. The 2002's interior noise is minimal. While this marks a dramatic shift towards luxury, the Land Cruiser of this vintage is still reportedly capable of off roading thanks to its ground clearance and suspension tra
Car and Driver's recent article on the Telluride summed up its outstanding build-quality in just one sentence: " [The Kia Telluride] remains faultless from a durability standpoint. " That was after 20,000-miles of use, not just a single day of test
The Kia Sorento comes in both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive and is available in four different powertrains. Two powertrains are on offer: a 2.5-liter or 1.6-liter Hybrid. The 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder GDI comes in AWD and FWD, where the AWD system uses torque-vectoring with a center-locking differential to provide extra power to rear wheels in slippery conditions. This engine is paired with an 8-speed that sends 281 horsepower and 311 lb.-ft. Torque to the wheels, and is capable of towing 3,500 lbs. The fuel consumption for the turbocharged model is 25 mpg combi
There are tons of SUVs and pickup trucks available on the market nowadays. Unlike fifty years ago, these days, some SUVs and pickup trucks are great for showing off but should never ever be taken on an off-road tra
Unfortunately, the vast majority of true car fans tend to be males. It is very rare to bump into a Supercar Blondie on a daily basis. However, there are definitely females out there that can appreciate a nicely modded V8 or a murdered out Wrangler ready to tear up the tr
Well, that was the case for a while. Nowadays, companies are starting to catch up. A great example of this is from another Asian state right off the Sea of Japan: South Korea’s Kia. Where Kia had previously gone wrong, such as with the Stinger GT, they were determined to fix their mistakes. The result of this hard work is, what we believe to be, some of this year's best c
The first few years of the Land Cruiser's J80 chassis used the 4.0-liter inline six, but in 1993 it got a massive upgrade. Toyota had finally given the Land Cruiser teeth to chew the rocks it was climbing. It now came with a 4.5-liter inline six with 24 valves, and produced 212 horsepower and 275 lb ft of tor
For the first time, Ford is offering a hybrid F-150 which not only packs the brute required for daily messy chores but also gets an impressive driving range - of up to 700 miles. It is powered by a 3.5L twin-turbo V6 coupled to a 35 kW electric motor. The motor gets its juice from a 1.5 kWh Li-Ion pack that is embedded under the
The overall aggressive looks of the car blend well with the body shape, which is available in five different trim levels LX, S, EX, SX, and SX-Prestige, and six different alloy wheel designs, from 17-inches to 20-inches. All new headlights meet with a DRL line in the bottom, and the headlights project the light intelligently to prevent blinding the oncoming traffic and can also auto-adj
