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Price (base MSRP)$30,500$38,100
Fuel Economy34 / 31 MPG
6.92 / 7.35 L/100km		28 / 28 MPG
8.4 / 8.4 L/100km		 / MPG
/ L/100km
Estimated annual fuel cost Info$1,125.00$1,285.71
Estimated annual fuel use Info375 gallons a year429 gallons a year
Estimated annual greenhouse gas emissions Info7,125 pounds a year8,143 pounds a year
Body Type
SUV
SUV
Technology
Hybrid
Hybrid
Seating57
Pros
  • Most fuel-efficient SUV available today
  • Very smooth transitions between gas and electric
  • 110-volt AC power outlet comes standard
  • Most fuel efficient seven seater
  • Plenty of power wrapped in smooth hybrid system
  • Second row bench seat reclines and slides fore and aft
Cons
  • Not best SUV for towing and off-road use
  • General feeling of heaviness
  • Second-row seating doesn't slide or easily fold
  • Base price north of $38,000 is not inexpensive
  • Third-row seating only for small people
  • Interior materials feel somewhat plasticky
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Estimated annual fuel cost

Based on $2.50 per gallon and 12,000 miles of driving per year

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Estimated annual fuel use

Based on a 55% emphasis on city driving

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Estimated annual greenhouse gas emissions

One gallon of gas produces approximately 19 pounds of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Other GHG pollutants are not included. Only in-use carbon emissions are included.