Clear the air.How do you make an SUV clean enough to win a coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. Clean Air Vehicle rating in pollution-conscious California? If you're Toyota, you roll out the 2006 Highlander Hybrid. The younger cousin of the supercool su·per·cool v. su·per·cooled, su·per·cool·ing, su·per·cools v.tr. To cool (a liquid) below a transition temperature without the transition occurring, especially to cool below the freezing point without Prius, Toyota's newest hybrid is an SUV without the guilt. A spirited V6 engine, all-wheel drive, and plenty of amenities complement car-like handling. What's more, an onboard computer schools you on how to stretch Highlander's already stingy stin·gy adj. stin·gi·er, stin·gi·est 1. Giving or spending reluctantly. 2. Scanty or meager: a stingy meal; stingy with details about the past. gas consumption to the max. Using the feedback from the car's readouts, I was able to coax the Highlander to periods of 60 miles per gallon Noun 1. miles per gallon - the distance traveled in a vehicle powered by one gallon of gasoline or diesel fuel unit, unit of measurement - any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange; "the dollar is the United States unit of or better. Mind you, this hybrid SUV still gulps more petrol than the Prius. And everybody still asks, "How often do you have to plug it in.? For the 50th time, Blanche, never. Completely self-contained, the hybrid runs on gas and even generates power, capturing energy during braking. Sound good? It's a breath of fresh air. |
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