Sentences with phrase «utility vehicle fuel economy»

With Ford Motor Co. fighting a potential deep tarnish on its new image of safety consciousness, rival General Motors Corp. — which earlier this month issued a stinging rebuttal to Ford's announcement of a plan to increase sport / utility vehicle fuel economy (see WEVTU — Aug. 1,» 00, p. 1)-- took advantage of Ford's woes by suggesting GM has more safety minded standards for tires.

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Among Freeman's specific recommendations are a «20 percent federal tax credit to electricity and natural gas utilities that gives highest priority to the efficient use of the energy they supply,» and ban on new coal or nuclear plants and retirement of the existing plants within the next 30 years, government - funded demonstration plants for Big Solar and hydrogen, increasing federal fuel economy standards one mile - per - gallon a year over the next 24 years, tax credits for plug - in hybrids or flex - fuel vehicles, and an excess - profits tax on oil to fund the tax credits.

DETROIT — For those wondering what new luxury vehicles tough new U.S. corporate average fuel economy standards might spawn, Mercedes - Benz offers a preview: a compact cross / utility vehicle powered by a potent 4 - cyl.

Americans are buying CUVs — crossover / utility vehicles — not SUVs, and even when equipped with all - wheel drive, the dip in fuel economy compared to that of four - cylinder sedans isn't too dramatic.

SUPERIOR TWP, MI — Claiming it has more style, power and better fuel economy, Hyundai Motor America is aiming its second - generation Tucson cross / utility vehicle, which is making its debut at the Los Angeles auto show today, squarely at the segment's sales leaders, the Honda CR - V, Toyota RAV4 and Nissan Rogue.

Those numbers help the lumbering sport utilities remain relevant in today's market, but they only improve the vehicle if fuel economy was your only complaint.

This report provides data on the fuel economy and technology characteristics of new light - duty vehicles (cars, minivans, sport utility vehicles, and pickup trucks) for model years 1975 through 2007.

The Ford Escape is a popular sport utility vehicle that that gives you very good fuel economy, especially for an SUV.

Vehicle Name: Toyota C - HR, Body Style: Sport Utility, Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive, EPA Classification: Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD, Passenger Capacity: 5, Passenger Volume: 83.8, Base Curb Weight: 3300, Fuel Economy Est - Combined: 29, EPA Fuel Economy Est - City: 27, EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy: 31, Engine Order Code:, Engine Type: Regular Unleaded I - 4, Displacement: 2.0 L / 121, Fuel System: Sequential MPI, SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 144 @ 6100, SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 139 @ 3900, Trans Order Code:, Trans Type: 1, Trans Description Cont.: CVT w / OD, Trans Description Cont.

With it's stand - out appearance that is sure to be noticed, it provides the features and fuel economy that most expect from other vehicles on the market wrapped up in a sport utility exterior.

Farmington, Pa. - With the hulking SUV falling out of favour faster than Stephane Dion, the market for vehicles that blend the utility of the breed with better fuel economy and...

The 2009 Jeep Patriot combines the packaging and interior flexibility of a sport - utility vehicle with the performance, handling, fuel economy and price of a compact car or small pickup.

With high gas prices taking a bite out of big - SUV sales, Audi thinks the time is right for its new A3 wagon, a compact family utility vehicle with decent fuel economy ratings and, for a near - luxury car, a very affordable price.

Here's the new Ford Expedition, a full - size sport - utility vehicle that is headed for showrooms this fall.Ford plans to offer the nine - passenger Expedition with a standard 215 - horsepower overhead cam V - 8 engine; an optional 5.4 - liter V - 8 powerplant is rated at 230 horsepower.The Expedition will be pitted against the full - size Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon and Chevrolet / GMC Suburban, which for years has had no competition.Ford says the Expedition will offer best - in - class highway fuel economy and towing capacity.

I needed a vehicle with smart packaging, hatchback utility, reasonable fuel economy, and upmost reliability.

The 2009 Jeep Patriot 4x4 Rocky Mountain Edition features the Freedom Drive I 4x4 system providing best - in - class four - wheel - drive fuel economy and best - in - class capability in the compact sport - utility vehicle (SUV) segment.

The fuel economy is above average due to the compact size of pickup and the high - quality engine making the Frontier a practical choice for a work utility vehicle.

«The new 2009 Chrysler Aspen and Dodge Durango HEMI Hybrid vehicles will offer our customers the sought - after blend of performance, utility, capability and vastly improved fuel economy — all in one package,» said Frank Klegon, Executive Vice President — Product Development, Chrysler LLC.

Vehicle Name: Toyota RAV4, Body Style: Sport Utility, Drivetrain: All Wheel Drive, EPA Classification: Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD, Passenger Capacity: 5, Passenger Volume: 100.7, Base Curb Weight: 3950, Fuel Economy Est - Combined: 32 (Est), EPA Fuel Economy Est - City: 34 (Est), EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy: 30 (Est), Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 1750, Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 175, Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 1750, Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 175, Maximum Trailering Capacity: 1750, Engine Order Code:, Engine Type: Gas / Electric I - 4, Displacement: 2.5 L / 152, Fuel System: Sequential MPI, SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 194 @ 5700, SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 152 @ 4400, Trans Order Code:, Trans Type: 1, Trans Description Cont.: CVT w / OD, Trans Description Cont.

Vehicle Name: Toyota RAV4, Body Style: Sport Utility, Drivetrain: All Wheel Drive, EPA Classification: Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD, Passenger Capacity: 5, Passenger Volume: 100.7, Base Curb Weight: 3605, Fuel Economy Est - Combined: 25 (Est), EPA Fuel Economy Est - City: 22 (Est), EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy: 28 (Est), Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 1500, Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 150, Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 1500, Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 150, Maximum Trailering Capacity: 1500, Engine Order Code:, Engine Type: Regular Unleaded I - 4, Displacement: 2.5 L / 152, Fuel System: Sequential MPI, SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 176 @ 6000, SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 172 @ 4100, Trans Order Code:, Trans Type: 6, Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w / OD, Trans Description Cont.

Vehicle Name: Toyota Highlander, Body Style: Sport Utility, Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive, EPA Classification: Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD, Passenger Capacity: 8, Passenger Volume: 144.9, Base Curb Weight: 4370, Fuel Economy Est - Combined: 23, EPA Fuel Economy Est - City: 20, EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy: 27, Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 5000, Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 500, Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 5000, Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 500, Maximum Trailering Capacity: 5000, Engine Order Code:, Engine Type: Regular Unleaded V - 6, Displacement: 3.5 L / 211, Fuel System: Gasoline Direct Injection, SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 295 @ 6600, SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 263 @ 4700, Trans Order Code:, Trans Type: 8, Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w / OD, Trans Description Cont.

Vehicle Name: Toyota 4Runner, Body Style: Sport Utility, Drivetrain: Four Wheel Drive, Passenger Capacity: 5, Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front: 2998, Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear: 3439, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap: 6300, Fuel Economy Est - Combined: 18, EPA Fuel Economy Est - City: 17, EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy: 20, Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 5000, Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 500, Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 5000, Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 500, Maximum Trailering Capacity: 5000, Engine Order Code:, Engine Type: Regular Unleaded V - 6, Displacement: 4.0 L / 241, Fuel System: Sequential MPI, SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 270 @ 5600, SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 278 @ 4400, Trans Order Code:, Trans Type: 5, Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w / OD, Trans Description Cont.

At the same time, the judges picked Land Rover's all - new Range Sport as the «Best Utility Vehicle» in the show because its all - new design and technological innovation, while Cadillac's new ELR plug - in electric vehicle was tapped as «Best Green Technology Vehicle» for its outstanding design and superb fuel eVehicle» in the show because its all - new design and technological innovation, while Cadillac's new ELR plug - in electric vehicle was tapped as «Best Green Technology Vehicle» for its outstanding design and superb fuel evehicle was tapped as «Best Green Technology Vehicle» for its outstanding design and superb fuel eVehicle» for its outstanding design and superb fuel economy.

To quantify the fuel economy (FE) effect of some common vehicle accessories or alterations, a compact passenger sedan and a sport utility vehicle (SUV) were subjected to SAE J2263 coastdown procedures.

«Compass is a breakthrough all - new Jeep vehicle that provides the utility and functionality of an SUV with the performance, handling, fuel economy and price of a small car or small pickup.»

Highway fuel economy is quite good, too, making the Avalon a more sensible choice than utility vehicles for those who have to cover long distances in comfort.

Completely redesigned for the 2014 model year, Acura's popular MDX crossover sport utility vehicle now boasts better fuel economy, a nicer interior treatment, and a quieter...

Among compact sport utility vehicles, the new 2015 Honda CR - V ranks tops in looks, fuel economy, safety, features, and value for the money.

Diesel power, the most familiar alternative for improving fuel economy, is a popular choice for buyers of big pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles like the Ford F - Series, the Dodge Ram, and the Chevrolet Suburban.

Or, for drivers desiring value and excellent fuel economy but also demanding modern accommodations and style, this 4 door sport utility vehicle prioritizes comfort, safety and convenience.

Proving driving fun and strong fuel economy can co-exist in a crossover sport utility vehicle, the 2013 — 2014 Mazda CX - 5's 29 - MPG combined fuel economy rating lands them solidly on our list of the best gas mileage used SUVs.

* Saturn's re-designed hybrid rated at 32 mpg highway; 585 miles on one tank of fuel * Most affordable hybrid SUV at $ 24,795 Detroit — Saturn today announced that the all - new 2008 Saturn Vue Green Line hybrid will have a fuel economy rating of 25 miles per gallon in city and 32 miles per gallon on the highway — the best highway mileage of any sport utility vehicle.

The 2016 HR - V subcompact crossover delivers the space, utility, comfort and features of a larger vehicle with the sporty driving dynamics and class - leading fuel economy ratings on par with a small car.

The quickly growing consumer acceptance of those smaller vehicles shows that American drivers want to balance the utility afforded by their old midsize and large SUVs with better fuel economy, and they see LRR tires as an important tool in the battle against rising gas prices.

Looking for a small sport - utility vehicle that offers solid driving dynamics and good fuel economy?

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The all - new 2016 Mazda CX - 3 subcompact crossover utility vehicle has been given an EPA fuel economy rating as high as (US) 29 mpg city and (US) 35 mpg highway.

In Ford's case, the automaker said it would reduce the stated fuel economy of its C - Max hybrid utility vehicle to 43 miles per gallon from 47 miles per gallon in combined city and highway driving.

The universe of sport utility vehicles — once rife with gas - guzzling land yachts — has expanded to include wildly popular compact and even subcompact models whose fuel economy has jumped by up to a third in less than a decade.

Thankfully, in November 2007 the Center won a major lawsuit against the Department of Transportation for failing to properly account for greenhouse gas emissions when it set unreasonably low national fuel economy standards for pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles.

More recently, however, fuel economy has stagnated and even regressed at times as automakers have peddled ever larger, more powerful and more gas - guzzling sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks to Americans.

These include utility program spending, Energy Efficiency Resource Standards (EERS), appliance efficiency standards, building codes, combined heat and power, mass transit spending, state facility and fleet management, and vehicle fuel economy.