Mitsubishi i rated at 112 MPGe with 62 to 98 mile range

Posted on | July 8, 2011 | No Comments

mitsubishi iMitsubishi is nearly ready to join North America’s nascent all-electric parade. The 2012 Mitsubishi i will be available sometime early next year, and the automotive world has been speculating on the type of electron-powered economy one can expect to achieve when behind the wheel. The speculators can take a break because the EPA has finally released its ratings for the Mitsubishi i.

How does a mile per gallon equivalent of 126 city and 99 highway sound? That’s a combined MPGe rating of 112. The EPA also subjected the 2012 i to its LA4 driving test, also known as the city test. This subjects the vehicle to numerous starts and stops, as one would encounter when cruising through town. The electric four-door achieved a max cycle range of 98 miles.

From an efficiency standpoint, the 2012 Mitsubishi i stacks up nicely against its electricity-drinking competition. The Tesla Roadster 2.5 has a 119 MPGe combined rating while the Nissan Leaf sports a rating of 99 MPGe combined.

Check out our photos of the Mitsubishi i in the gallery below, and be sure to keep reading for the full press release. Autoblog.com

 

2011 MINI Cooper Clubman

Posted on | June 29, 2011 | No Comments

mini_cooper_clubman_2011The 2011 Cooper Clubman is a 3-door, 4-passenger family coupe, or sports coupe, available in 3 trims, ranging from the Base to the John Cooper Works.

Upon introduction, the Base is equipped with a standard 1.6-liter, I4, 121-horsepower engine that achieves 27-mpg in the city and 35-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The John Cooper Works is equipped with a standard 1.6-liter, I4, 208-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 25-mpg in the city and 33-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. Mini is made by BMW. If you’re looking for a preowned BMW, visit Trusted dealers.

The 2011 Cooper Clubman is freshened for 2011.

MSRP  $21,100 – $31,300
Invoice $18,990 – $28,170

2011 Hyundai Sonata

Posted on | June 25, 2011 | 1 Comment

hyundai sonata 2011The 2011 Hyundai Sonata is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan, available in 9 trims, ranging from the GLS Manual to the Hybrid.

Upon introduction, the Hyundai Sonata GLS Manual is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4, 198-horsepower engine that achieves 24-mpg in the city and 35-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. The Hybrid is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4, 166-horsepower, hybrid engine that achieves 35-mpg in the city and 40-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

The 2011 Hyundai Sonata is redesigned for 2011. Read more

Proton Inspira

Posted on | June 6, 2011 | 1 Comment

A smart driver who’s made a smart decision. That’s the statement you’re making when you’re driving a Proton Inspira. With a vehicle that’s designed and engineered to give you a thrilling driving experience, it’s easy to see why.

The Proton Inspira scores top marks for its secure and agile handling, precise and progressive steering response and outstanding stability in cornering and changing lanes.

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