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Old 04-29-2016, 02:23 PM   #1 (permalink)
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CR: Toyota RAV4 is most fuel efficient SUV ever tested



CR says that at 31 MPG US overall, the RAV4 hybrid is the most fuel efficient SUV they've tested.

They saw "26 mpg city and 36 mpg highway—better than most midsized sedans".

The EPA ratings are: 34 city / 31 highway / 33 combined.

Source article: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Most Fuel-Efficient SUV Ever Tested

To me, it just begs the question: if you want a fuel efficient Toyota "utility vehicle"...



Toyota Prius V EPA: 44 city / 42 hwy / 40 combined

Seriously, how many people really need the ground clearance or electric-AWD of the RAV?

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