The fuel - economy gains reach as high as 12 percent versus
the prior model year on F - 150 models equipped with the 5.4 liter V - 8 engine.
Mitsubishi says they've added thicker front door window glass on all trim levels along with rear quarter panel sound insulation, but we noticed no difference in noise over
the prior model year.
of torque (+18 percent) when compared with last model year's 1.8 - liter Nu engine from
the prior model year.
In fact, we didn't once see the trip computer dip below 19 mpg, and in
a prior model year LS 460, with the same power train, we came in at over 24 mpg for a long freeway trip, not bad numbers for a big V - 8.
Both are also a $ 100 increase compared to
the prior model year.
Two new colors are available: Blue Raspberry Metallic and Orangeburst Metallic, which replace similar colors from
the prior model year.
Unlike the unchanged Mazda6, these popular trucks are outfitted with a new V6 engine that has fuel saving technologies
its prior model year did not.
We selected this sample based on sales, and models we knew to have the same drivetrain as
the prior model year.
To make it easy for consumers to compare
a prior model year vehicle to a 2017 model, the EPA has set up a comparison page.
of torque (+18 percent) from
the prior model year's 1.8 - liter engine.
Copper coverage — Current plus 14
prior model years and unlimited mileage (vehicles older than 10 model years are subject to exception review).