Reviews Product Reviews Wed, 13 May 2026 18:47:33 +0000 Wed, 13 May 2026 18:47:33 +0000 CleanMPG http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?forums/42/ 2016 Lexus RX 450h Regional Preview Sun, 04 Aug 2019 07:11:36 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/52566/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/52566/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel The new RX 450h receives the new Lexus face, new interior, new safety and an F-Sport Hybrid variant.

[​IMG]Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Oct. 31, 2015

All-new 4th gen 2016 Lexus RX 450h hybrid FWD - $52,235 to start (AWD at $53,635 and F-Sport AWD at $57,045) with EPA ratings of 31/30/30 and 30/28/29 mpgUS city/highway/combined...

2016 Lexus RX 450h Regional Preview]]> 19 CleanMPG First Drive Review of the 2012 Toyota Prius c Tue, 23 Jul 2019 14:32:52 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/43213/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/43213/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel 85 mpgUS on an all-highway drive is beyond fantastic!

[​IMG]Wayne Gerdes - CleanMPG - March 19, 2012

2012 Toyota Prius c – $18,950 to start and a 53/46 mpgUS city/highway rating that proved to be far below its actual capability...

San Diego, CA -- In the city rated as having the best weather of any major metropolitan locale in the entire US...

CleanMPG First Drive Review of the 2012 Toyota Prius c]]> 98 2016 Range Rover Sport HSE with the 3.0L Td6 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 03:46:52 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/53336/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/53336/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel
Why would I want to be in a 2016 Range Rover Sport HSE with the 254 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel with Auto Start/Stop mated to a smooth shifting 8-speed?


This pic could be one reason. ;)

This week's beauty arrived loaded for Bear! As in ... Well, just look at the Monroney...

2016 Range Rover Sport HSE with the 3.0L Td6]]> 7 CleanMPG Previews the 2008 GMC Yukon 2-Mode Hybrid Sat, 21 May 2016 17:17:28 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/7448/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/7448/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel It’s big, it’s bad, and it’s both comfortable and safe. Most surprising of all, it is fuel efficient given its size.

[​IMG]Wayne Gerdes - CleanMPG - Nov. 26, 2007

Although GM has been developing hybrid drivetrains for automobiles of one sort or another since...

CleanMPG Previews the 2008 GMC Yukon 2-Mode Hybrid]]> 9 Honda at the 2014 LA Auto Show – It’s called the HR-V Thu, 21 Jan 2016 17:34:18 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/51050/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/51050/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel Based on the Fit, Honda adds its chip to the Subcompact CUV table.

[​IMG]Wayne Gerdes - CleanMPG - Nov. 18, 2014

2016 Honda HR-V – Pricing and EPA TBA at a later date. Possibly as early as tomorrow!

Honda’s all new entry Subcompact CUV entry is known as the HR-V. In just a few hours, it will be on stage and introduced...

Honda at the 2014 LA Auto Show – It’s called the HR-V]]> 52 2016 Chevrolet Silverado HD Preview Sun, 15 Nov 2015 19:11:12 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/52539/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/52539/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel In two weeks we will take a turn behind the wheel of a Chevrolet big work HD offering.

[​IMG]Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Oct. 25, 2015

2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Standard Cab Work Truck with the $8,395 6.6L Duramax Turbo Diesel upgrade - $42,570 to start. $3,500+ off for a new 2016 and over $6k off for a 2015.

We have...

2016 Chevrolet Silverado HD Preview]]> 22 LED Headlight bulbs Wed, 16 Sep 2015 17:37:15 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/6282/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/6282/ invalid@example.com (msantos) msantos LED Headlight bulbs.

A few months ago I decided to take my 12V energy savings one step further especially after receiving news of improved high intensity LED die manufacturing. At the time, I looked around and found a few suppliers eager to sell me a couple of units apparently suited for headlight use.

These new bulbs are manufactured with 1W LED dies and they vary in design as well as quality. The prices have come down but depending on the quality they can still remain north of $30 per bulb.

Here are the new bulbs I ordered & tested:...

LED Headlight bulbs]]> 18 CleanMPG Reviews the 2012 Hyundai Accent Thu, 10 Sep 2015 16:07:28 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/42637/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/42637/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel Hyundai’s 3rd 40_mpg rated automobile and for a price anyone can afford.

[fimg=right]http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/523/2012_Hyundai_Accent_Review_Pup.jpg[/fimg]Wayne Gerdes - CleanMPG - Feb. 5, 2012

2012 Hyundai Accent – $12,545 to start and rated at 30/40 mpgUS city/highway. With a little Cinnamon on top for her own first review ;)

Beginning with the release of the current generation Hyundai Sonata in 2011 and followed soon after...

CleanMPG Reviews the 2012 Hyundai Accent]]> 42 CleanMPG's First Drive Review of the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder and 2014 Hybrid Preview Sat, 22 Aug 2015 06:07:43 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/46743/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/46743/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel All-new 2013 Pathfinder provides unique safety and utility features all the while selling really really well.

[fflash=right]http://www.youtube.com/v/IFDI7AFV2uY?version=3[/fflash]Wayne Gerdes - CleanMPG - Dec. 3, 2012

2013 Nissan Pathfinder - $28,270 to start and a 20/26/22 mpgUS city/highway/combined rating in FWD format and 25/27/26 mpgUS city/highway/combined in 2014 Hybrid form.

Nissan’s Pathfinder was first introduced in 1986 as a...

CleanMPG's First Drive Review of the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder and 2014 Hybrid Preview]]> 14 CleanMPG Reviews the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Fri, 01 May 2015 14:57:05 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/44636/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/44636/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel The all-new 2013 Elantra GT has proven itself cross country and now at its limits, creates a place it can call its own in the thin air.

[fimg=right]http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/523/Elantra_GT_at_Julian_Pie_Company_News.jpg[/fimg]Wayne Gerdes - CleanMPG - Aug 17, 2012

2013 Hyundai Elantra GT with a remarkably smooth 6-speed stick at the Julian Pie Company in Julian, CA - $18,395 to start and a 27/39/31 mpgUS city/highway/combined...

CleanMPG Reviews the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT]]> 49 CleanMPG First Drive of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco Mon, 23 Mar 2015 06:39:34 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/42801/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/42801/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel Not the most value oriented or fuel efficient hybrid in the mid-size class, the Malibu ECO provides a quiet ride, handles well and offers an upscale interior few competitors have matched to date.

[fimg=right]http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2013_Malibu_ECO1.jpg[/fimg]Wayne Gerdes - CleanMPG - Feb 19, 2012

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco - $25,995 to start including D&H and a 25/37 mpgUS city/highway rating.

In a short GM release, the 2013...

CleanMPG First Drive of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco]]> 83 CleanMPG Reviews the 2013 Mazda CX-5 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 00:25:46 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/43832/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/43832/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel Quite simply the most affordable and highest fuel economy compact crossover available in all of North America.

[​IMG]Wayne Gerdes - CleanMPG - May 10, 2012

2013 Mazda CX-5 – $20,695 to start and rated at 26/35 mpgUS city/highway.

Mazda bet the bank on a core group of technologies it developed called SKYACTIV and expects to enter the...

CleanMPG Reviews the 2013 Mazda CX-5]]> 114 Jeff Townsley reviews the 2007 Mazda 3 S Touring for CleanMPG Sun, 05 Oct 2014 17:23:48 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/6215/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/6215/ invalid@example.com (psyshack) psyshack An automobile that by nature wants to take the road less traveled.

[xfloat=left]http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/523/First_Image_Mazda_3_Side.jpg[/xfloat]Jeff Townsley - CleanMPG - Sept. 6, 2007

The 2007 Mazda3 S Touring. A performance oriented hypermiler’s dream come true.

As many members here know, I am a big fan of hybrids. I love the technology, engineering and results...

Jeff Townsley reviews the 2007 Mazda 3 S Touring for CleanMPG]]> 18 CleanMPG First Drive Review of the 2013 Lexus GS 450h Tue, 09 Sep 2014 19:42:51 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/43445/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/43445/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel In 23 minutes or less.

[fimg=left]http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/523/GS_450h_Dark.jpg[/fimg]Wayne Gerdes - CleanMPG - April 8, 2012

2013 Lexus GS 450h showing an enticing dark side – At $58,950 (unchanged from the previous generation) and rated at 29/34 mpgUS city/highway, it will surely disrupt the status quo in the mid luxury segment.

Las Vegas -- Sin city and home to the notorious one armed bandit, it was recently host to a unique...

CleanMPG First Drive Review of the 2013 Lexus GS 450h]]> 17 CleanMPG’s First Drive Review of the 2013 VW Beetle Convertible Wed, 30 Jul 2014 19:01:15 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/45859/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/45859/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel Turbo Diesel Efficient and Sun Tan Approved.

[fimg=left]http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2013_VW_Beetle_Convertible.jpg[/fimg]Wayne Gerdes - CleanMPG - Dec 3, 2012

2013 VW Beetle starts at $24,995 with the $27,895 TDI variant providing its owners with a 28/41 mpgUS highway rating the highly recommended 2.0L turbo diesel and 6-speed manual.

Santa Monica, CA -- Remember the song "It Never Rains in Southern California"? While it has a dark...

CleanMPG’s First Drive Review of the 2013 VW Beetle Convertible]]> 8 CleanMPG First Drive Review of the 2013 Nissan Sentra Sun, 20 Jul 2014 19:03:21 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/45592/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/45592/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel Nissan finally gets serious about its C-segment offering.

[fimg=left]http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2013_Nissan_Sentra.jpg[/fimg]Wayne Gerdes - CleanMPG - Nov. 8, 2012

2013 Nissan Sentra -- $15,990 to start with the 6-speed stick and sports a 30/40 mpgUS city/highway rating in FE + trim with the CVT.

Following on the heels of the very thrifty, well appointed and affordable all-new 2013 Altima, the all new 2013 Sentra provides all...

CleanMPG First Drive Review of the 2013 Nissan Sentra]]> 13 CleanMPG Reviews the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid Sun, 22 Jun 2014 16:25:08 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/46704/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/46704/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel A tale of two hybrid vehicles… The nice C-MAX and the evil one.

[​IMG]Wayne Gerdes - CleanMPG - Feb. 1, 2013

2013 Ford C-MAX - $25,995 to start including destination and handling and a 41/37/39 (forget the EPA figures) mpgUS city/highway/combined rating.

Los Angeles, CA -- The all-new 2013 Ford C-MAX made its mark on the American roadway...

CleanMPG Reviews the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid]]> 12 CleanMPG First Drive Review of the 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV Sat, 10 May 2014 00:30:00 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/45009/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/45009/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel Expensive compliance or somewhat affordable local utility, the RAV4 EVs range is way beyond that of a LEAF, Focus Electric or iMiEV… And so is its straight-line performance!

[fimg=right]http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2013_RAV4_EV.jpg[/fimg]Wayne Gerdes - CleanMPG - Sept. 13, 2012

2012 RAV4 EV - $49,800 to start, an all-electric range (AER) of 103 miles and a 76 MPGe combined rating.

Toyota this morning finally announced the For...

CleanMPG First Drive Review of the 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV]]> 12 CleanMPG Previews the All-New 1948 Ford F1 Truck Lineup Sun, 23 Mar 2014 00:01:46 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/46379/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/46379/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel First Post-World War II consumer products from the Ford Motor Company.

[​IMG]Wayne Gerdes - CleanMPG - Jan. 16, 1948

1948 Ford F-1 – MSRP to be announced and fuel economy is unknown.

In a release from the Ford Motor Company, the all-new lineup of Ford trucks brings about improved driver comfort and efficiency and will be shown to...

CleanMPG Previews the All-New 1948 Ford F1 Truck Lineup]]> 21 CleanMPG First Drive Review of the 2013 Chevrolet Spark Sat, 01 Mar 2014 23:36:24 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/45543/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/45543/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel Cute and inexpensive to own thanks to its most endearing attribute, it's affordable for most anyone.

[fimg=right]http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2013_Chevrolet_Spark.jpg[/fimg]Wayne Gerdes - CleanMPG - Nov. 4, 2012

2013 Chevrolet Spark – $12,245 to start and a 32/38 city/highway rating with the 5-speed stick. The auto is rated at a much less enticing 28/37 mpgUS city/highway.

Chicago, IL -- Members of the Midwest Automobile Media...

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