10 Biggest News Stories of the Week: Toyota Prius Miles Ahead of Jeep Compass, Ram 1500
To quote Adam Driver’s Enzo Ferrari in the new “Ferrari” film, “When a thing works better, usually it is more beautiful to the eye.” Similarly — as in the case of the latest incarnation of the Toyota Prius hybrid — perhaps when a thing is more beautiful to the eye, it works better. In addition to its new, surprisingly sexy exterior styling and improved performance, the redesigned-for-2023 Prius also gets better fuel economy, almost across the board, than the 2022 version. And lest we lose sight of an important detail as we transfix on its aesthetic beauty, the Prius’ primary reason for being has always been to save gas.
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We prove as much in Cars.com’s most popular news article of the past week, in which we recount our real-world mileage testing of the redesigned Prius to impressively efficient effect. The Limited trim we tested on our 200-mile drive across multiple roadway types and speeds ultimately returned a 56.3 mpg real-world fuel-economy figure, besting every single 2022 model’s lowest mpg, not to mention its own EPA-rated 52 mpg combined. So, should you buy one? Follow the link below to the No. 1 news story of the week for our expert opinion on that, specific pricing for the model we tested and a note about the drawbacks of the redesign.
If value is a bigger priority than gas mileage as you shop for a new car for the new year, look no further than our end-of-2023 roundup of the best deals we could find on new cars — and if you take it easy on New Year’s Eve, you’ll still have a little time left to snag one, as each of these offers runs through Jan. 2. The 2023 Jeep Compass compact SUV can be found with a factory discount of up to 15% off; the 2023 Ram 1500 half-ton pickup truck can be picked up with a factory discount of 10% to 15% off; and the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee is available for a discount of as much as 10%.
For the full details on all three discounted models on our list of best new-car deals for December, follow the link below to the No. 4 news story of the week.
Beyond that, we’ve got headlines on the Rivian R1S, Ford Mustang, Honda Passport and much more — so don’t stop reading till the digits double. Here are the top 10 news stories Cars.com readers couldn’t get enough of in the past week:
1. What MPG Does the 2023 Toyota Prius Get in Real-World Driving?
2. 2023 Rivian R1S Review: Upstart’s Second Model Is Actually the Better One
3. How Long Do Hybrid Batteries Last?
4. What’s the Best New-Car Deal for the End of 2023?
5. Thinking About Buying a Hybrid? Here Are Some Pros and Cons
6. Here Are the 11 Cheapest Electric Vehicles You Can Buy
7. Which Electric Cars Are Still Eligible for the $7,500 Federal Tax Credit?
8. Is the 2024 Ford Mustang GT a Good Sports Car? 6 Pros, 3 Cons
9. 2024 Honda Passport Review: Your Ticket to (Mild) Adventure
10. Electric Cars With the Longest Range
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