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Government implements a new, more realistic gas mileage test for 2008
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New 2008 models sold in the U.S. will
undergo new gas mileage testing and feature a new
fuel
economy label. The new test is designed to more accurately
measure fuel economy by modifying driving conditions and driver
characteristics to more accurately reflect how people actually drive.
The new test results in most fuel economy ratings dropping 15%-25% from
the old rating. Hybrid cars and trucks are hit particularly hard.
Some examples:
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Vehicle |
Old Rating-city/hwy |
New Rating-city/hwy |
| 2007 Chevy Tahoe 4wd |
15/21 -- 17 mpg overall |
14/19 -- 16 mpg overall |
| 2007 Honda Civic LX |
30/40 -- 33 mpg overall |
25/36 -- 29mpg overall |
| 2007 Lincoln Town Car |
17/25 -- 20 mpg overall |
15/23 -- 18 mpg overall |
| 2007 Nissan Altima 4 |
26/34 -- 29 mpg overall |
23/31 -- 26 mpg overall |
| 2007 Jeep Commander 6 |
16/19 -- 17 mpg overall |
14/18 -- 15 mpg overall |
| 2007 Mazda Miata 5M |
25/30 -- 27 mpg overall |
22/27 -- 24 mpg overall |
| 2007 Toyota Prius |
60/51 -- 55 mpg overall |
48/45 -- 46 mpg overall |
| 2007 Dodge Charger 5.7 |
17/25 -- 20 mpg overall |
15/23 -- 18 mpg overall |
| 2007 Toyota Highlander 6 |
18/24 -- 21 mpg overall |
16/22 -- 19 mpg overall |
| 2007 Ford Fusion 4 |
23/31 -- 26 mpg overall |
20/29 -- 23 mpg overall |
| 2007 Honda CRV |
22/28 -- 24 mpg overall |
19/26 -- 22 mpg overall |
| 2007 Saab 9-3 |
21/30 -- 24 mpg overall |
19/28 -- 22 mpg overall |
| 2007 Ford F150 2wd 4.6 |
15/20 -- 17 mpg overall |
13/18 -- 15 mpg overall |
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