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As before, our benchmark is NRCan’s “combined” rating, which reflects 55% city driving and 45% highway driving. The style year 2024 is our railing. It’s worth noting that hairdressers will probably lather up in the coffee about the difference between “crossover” and “SUV,” but keep in mind that, in this case, we use SUVs for the sake of brevity.
We will add a vital caveat to this article. Any vehicle designed to save fuel works like a training program: it will help you reach your goals, but you need to dedicate yourself to the concept to get genuine results. In other words, driving like Chase Elliott on the road to victory will likely derail those numbers.
With that said, let’s get to know the champions.
The small Kia Niro continues to defy categorization, sharing showroom with similarly sized cars like the Seltos, but defying the conference by appearing with a variety of electrified powertrains and a colored lance that contracts only at the rear side doors. the so-called “blades” in Audi R8 supercars.
Equipped with the popular hybrid powertrain, the Niro is officially the most effective hybrid vehicle in Canada, as measured through NRCan’s combined driving cycle. It uses a 1. 6-liter four-cylinder engine with around 140 horsepower, all powered by a six-speed transmission. DCT gearbox to the front wheels.
Ibid. , et al, etc. You know we had to repeat Niro’s applause at one point in this article; After all, the overall winner will logically also be the most elegant in his individual segment. It’s exciting to score the figure of 4. 4 L/100 km, a figure that can be molded from all points of view, but especially in a vehicle in the form of a compact SUV.
The venerable Toyota RAV4 has been a mainstay of Canadian roads for decades, and for good reason. Quality, convenience, and resale price tend to be high on most families’ priority lists, not to mention the fact that the style has been built correctly. here in Canada for years. The addition of impressive fuel economy figures only adds to its appeal.
Not so long ago, even terrible entry-level economy cars couldn’t reach 6. 0 L/100 km in combined driving conditions. The RAV4 Hybrid can reach this figure thanks to a 2. 5-liter four-cylinder engine. with electrified aids while providing 37. 4 cubic feet of rear-seat shipping area and all-wheel drive. Notable.
Like the midsize RAV, this larger style of the Big T also wins praise in terms of fuel economy, thanks to a 2. 5-liter four-cylinder engine that combines the so-called hybrid synergy formula to deliver punchy power in this massive SUV. Although the 2024 Toyota Highlander may not win any endurance racing competitions, it’s more than enough in terms of strength for the vast majority of drivers.
The company will then combine this economy with forged build quality, all-wheel drive, and the ability to accommodate up to 8 people. It can also tow up to 3500 pounds when well equipped, has 8 inches of floor clearance, and a huge shipping capacity. . It’s no wonder there are so many winning lists, adding up to this one.
Dearborn has had a bit of good luck with the Ford Maverick small pickup truck. This is partly due to its adapted dimensions, its ability to tow and, as shown here, its fuel economy. Drivers will only want 6. 3 litres of regular water. According to NRCan’s measurement labs, gasoline is needed to travel about 100 kilometers.
The decision by Ford’s designers to incorporate so-called “real truck” features into this model, such as a trailer brake controller just for Henry, a feature absent in some of its rainy noodle competitors, contributed to the Maverick’s popularity. The affordability and hybrid powertrain doesn’t hurt either.
By combining a 3. 5L twin-turbo V6 engine with hybrid gubbins, Ford has created one of the toughest non-Raptor pickup trucks ever to come out of a Blue Oval factory. This powertrain produces a total of 430 horsepower and 570 lb-ft of torque, is capable of towing up to 12,700 pounds when properly equipped, and can be equipped with an onboard generator that can produce 7. 2 kW of power for equipment or camps.
This value is for the cheapest configuration in which you can get the PowerBoost, i. e. a SuperCrew cab with all-wheel drive and XLT trim. It’s encouraging that Ford has to make the hybrid powertrain for an entry-level XLT rather than force it. consumers opt for a more expensive Lariat or King Ranch.
Stop us if you’ve heard this before, but the Toyota Sienna is powered by a 2. 5L four-cylinder engine that works in tandem with Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive system. If this sounds familiar, it’s because distinctly similar shredders can be found in the RAV4 and Highlander described elsewhere on this list. With a powertrain like this, it makes sense that the logo would appear multiple times in our roundup of the most effective hybrid vehicles.
It’s worth noting that the all-wheel drive adds 0. 1 L/100 km on the combined cycle according to the federal government, and will cost $1,800 more than the van’s retail price. These are huge numbers for a huge gearbox on wheels that can send force to its 4 corners for stability in greasy conditions.
While it may look like a messed up record, the Japanese logo leads the passenger car segment in terms of fuel economy with the Corolla Hybrid, a gas-sucking device, a device that uses a 1. 8-liter engine with 138 horsepower. and a lithium-ion battery for teeth grinding. It pumps while some of its competitors drink deeply from the internal combustion well.
Like the minivan described above, the Corolla Hybrid is available with all-wheel drive, a feature that adds less than 1. 0 L/100 km of total fuel consumption. This reliable protection can prove convenient for new drivers or simply in snowy conditions. regions of our country. There are seat belts for five other people and 13. 1 cubic feet of shipping area in the trunk.
We know that the little skate called the Lexus UX 250h is officially classified through NRCan as a compact car, but, in our eyes and those of top buyers, it looks like an SUV. This explains why the Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 is the winner in this segment, even though the Lexus gets 6. 0 L/100 km according to the government.
Meanwhile, the CLA 250 has the appearance of a sedan, with 4 doors and a trunk. It’s powered by a turbocharged 2. 0L inline-four engine with mild hybrid drive, intelligent for 221 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. It propels the vehicle to highway speed in 6. 4 seconds. If that doesn’t impress the neighbors, that badge on the grill is the solution.
At the most sensible of its passage through the wheelhouse of the NX is the hybrid variant of this popular SUV. Its 240 horsepower allows it to far outperform entry-level variants, whether in terms of horsepower number or its prowess in terms of fuel. Economy, thanks to its naturally aspirated 2. 5-litre four-cylinder engine. The Lexus Safety System 3. 0 appliance package includes a variety of active and passive protection assistants.
All-wheel drive and a frequently variable transmission are standard. Up front, the Lexus badge adds a touch of luxury to its driveway that neighbors can appreciate, while the SUV’s shape offers up to 22. 7 cubic feet of shipping area behind the rear seat. Note that ground clearance is 7. 3 inches on this hybrid compared to 8. 1 inches on its gas-powered siblings.
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