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Diesel_Dave · 10-09-2012, 02:29 PM

This article says their EPA combined is going to be about 45 mpg:
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid priced from $24,995*

Just imagine if they'd used a diesel engine. That 2.0L TDI engine already had a highway rating of 42 mpg.

10-09-2012, 02:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
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