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The 2025 Mazda CX-5 has all-wheel drive across the trim levels: S, S Select Package, S Preferred Package, S Carbon Edition, S Premium Plus Package, Carbon Turbo, Turbo Premium Package, and Turbo Signature. The Mazda CX-5 is powered by one of two engine combinations, a 2.5L 4-cylinder with 187 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of torque or a 2.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder with 227 horsepower and 310lb-ft of t..... |
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The 2025 Nissan Rogue is available in four trims: S, SV, SL and the top-of-the-line Platinum while the new Rock Creek trim is only available in the all-wheel drive trim. Nissan keeps things pretty simple with powertrain options for the Rogue. Power comes from a 1.5L turbocharged 3-cylinder engine making 201 horsepower and 225 pound-feet of torque, which Nissan claims is top in its class. Nissan ma..... |
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The Chevrolet Equinox is an impressive contender in the compact crossover/SUV segment. It exists on a shared platform with the GMC Terrain and Buick Envision.
The Equinox has one engine, a 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder that makes an impressive 175 horsepower and 203 lb. ft. the front-wheel drive is mated to a CVT transmission while the all-wheel drive is mated to an 8-speed transmission.
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At the heart of the Niro is a compact 1.6L 4-cylinder gasoline engine producing 103 horsepower. This engine alone would make the Niro a poor performer, but luckily there is an electric motor as well helping to motivate the vehicle. Combined with the electric motor, the Niro produces 180 horsepower and a very robust 195 foot-pounds of torque. Power is sent to the front wheels through a 6-speed dua..... |
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The Encore GX is available in front-wheel and all-wheel drive both with three trim levels: Preferred, Sport Touring and Avenir. Power is supplied by either a 137-hp 1.2-liter turbocharged engine or a 155-hp 1.3-liter turbocharged engine. The front-wheel drive model is mated to a CVT transmission while the all-wheel drive sports a nine-speed automatic transmission.
The base trim Preferred stand..... |
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The Volkswagen Taos is offered in several different trims ranging from a base S up through SE, to the top-of-the-line SEL. The SEL trim is only offered in all-wheel drive.
No matter which model buyers choose, the Taos is powered by a 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, making 174 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. On all Taos models, a 8-speed DSG automatic transmission. Volkswagen's 4Mo..... |
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A huge part of why the Ford Escape is so special has to do with its drivetrain options. Gone are the days of naturally aspirated V6's providing robust power at the cost of fuel economy. Escape owners will get to choose from one of three efficient powertrain options. A 1.5L turbocharged 3-cylinder engine makes 180 horsepower and paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. And even though it's a ..... |
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The standard RAV4 is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine sending power to either the front or to all-four wheels. Hybrid and PHEV models all come in all-wheel drive, thanks to the rear wheels being powered by an electric motor. The standard gasoline uses eight-speed automatic transmission while the hybrid and PHEV versions use a continuously variable transmission.
Expect the hybrid model to re..... |
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