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Specs
- MPG
- 27
- Range
- 383 mi
- Seats
- 5
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Fuel type
- Gas
- Body style
- Crossover/SUV
Performance
- Total range (mi)
- 383
- Acceleration 0-60 mph (sec)
- 7.8
Affordability
- Starting MSRP
- $36,200
- Est. price
- $16,000
- Est. monthly payment*
- $286
- Energy cost per mile*
- $0.14
- Monthly fuel cost*
- $156
- Total monthly cost*
- $442
Sustainability
- Annual CO₂ emissions (tons)
- 4.9
- EPA smog rating
- 6
*Assumptions: 13,500 miles driven annually; 60 monthly payments; 6.63% interest rate for new vehicles; 11.38% interest rate for used vehicles; does not include incentive savings. Energy costs are $0.166/kWh and $4/gallon. Estimated vehicle prices are based on historical pricing data from Driveway.com and the manufacturer's suggested retail prices. Emissions, charge times and vehicle efficiency are based on EPA estimates. PHEVs assume 7% of driving on electricity and 93% on fuel.