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Improved fuel economy is also coming to the Altima's V6 models: A 1 mpg increase in both highway (now 33 mpg) and combined (now 27 mpg) cycles.

The turbocharged and direct - injection powerplant uses an innovative modification to the conventional four - stroke cycle to offer an improved combination of power, efficiency and responsiveness, delivering an impressive 184 horsepower and 221 lb - ft of torque, as well as a respectable highway fuel economy of 27 mpg.

Under light loads, the timing can be advanced to allow the engine to operate in the efficient Atkinson cycle, improving fuel economy.

These ratings allowed the C - Max Hybrid to improve the fuel economy of the Toyota Prius v by 3 mpg - US on the city cycle, by 7 mpg - US on the highway cycle and by 5 mpg - US combined.

Total fuel economy is expected by Mitsubishi to be 25 mpg under the EPA cycle, but this of course can be wildly improved if the driver utilizes the all - electric drive function and keeps the gas engine off.

Top speed increases seven to 205 mph for the S, yet fuel economy improves 6 percent in the European cycle (EPA numbers are pending), thanks to efficiencies in the transmission and the new fuel injection.

The Cayman S's combined cycle fuel economy has improved by 3.8 mpg to 29.4 mpg.

It improves fuel economy by 4 - 5 per cent on the combined cycle, lowering the total to 20.9 mpg, but Bentley claims it can be as much as 20 per cent better in the real world.

This allows the engine to run in the Atkinson cycle at low revs for improved fuel economy and lower emissions, and in the Otto cycle at higher engine speeds for enhanced power delivery and performance, while delivering high torque output throughout the rev band.

By closing exhaust valves later than normal, the cam phasing system forces the desired amount of exhaust gas back into the combustion chamber for more complete burning in the next combustion cycle resulting in improved fuel economy and lower emissions.

The all - wheel - drive system uses an active transfer case able to disconnect the front axle when its input is not needed, hence improving the car's fuel economy - which is rated at 21 mpg (in a combined urban / highway cycle).

Some power is cut in the Atkinson cycle, but the computer brain calls it into operation when full potency is not needed, so it's one more clever trick eking out mildly improved fuel economy short of hybridization which produces even better gains.