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Electronic Throttle Control - Launch Pad - Luxury Hybrid

Who doesn’t want to own a beautiful, luxurious car, with affordable payments, and under $100,000? With prices soaring, and finances dwindling, there are still some things that money can buy and not empty your bank account. You would expect to pay more than $100,000 for cars only the rich can afford. Well, you can become rich too, when you invest in the car of your dreams, for less than what you would expect to pay. Of course, there are numerous vehicle modifications to consider such as a performance chip or electronic throttle control in the meantime while we anticipate our future new ride.

Best MPG Luxury Vehicles

Below are four luxurious vehicles that have a high MPG and come loaded with all the amenities you will ever need. Who says you can’t have the best of both worlds for less? Car manufacturers are putting more designs into play, as they build more cars, to meet the demands of rising prices. Saving money and being able to afford the finer things in life is the American dream.

2022 AWD Tucson

The AWD (All wheel drive) 2022 Tucson Hybrid vehicle offers the best in style and performance. The prices deserve a second look, as the starting price is $29,750.  Now that gas prices are extremely high, it is good to know that you can travel the world and enjoy savings of up to 38 miles per gallon on the highway and up to 59 hp/44.2 kW. Not many vehicles can deliver on style, quality, and affordability. But then again, every vehicle is not a Tucson.

Additional features too good to pass up:

  • Dual automatic climate control
  • Bluetooth technology
  • Three trim levels
  • Heated driver and passenger seats
  • Lumbar support driver seat with power controls
  • Large 8” inch touchscreen media system
  • USB charging ports
  • Cargo capacity with a folded rear seat of 74.5 cubic feet
  • Combined 226 hp
  • Turbocharged 1.6 liters (four-cylinder engine
  • Electric motor
  • Automatic six-speed transmission

2023 Kia Sportage

Starting at $28,585, you can select your own style of Kia trim. The stylish interior displays a large 12.3-inch digital panel and touchscreen display. The model is a front-wheel drive with a 1.6 four-cylinder engine, combined with an electric engine, that puts out 227 horsepower.

Key Features:

  • Automatic transmission
  • Six-speed transmission (automatic)
  • Combined 43 mpg
  • Surround view camera
  • Android and Apple CarPlay
  • 12.3 digital screen
  • Backseat space 39.5 cubic feet
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Metal door handles
  • Collision avoidance assistance in reverse parking
  • Blind spot avoidance collision

BMW 5 Series

BMW has a reputation for being a pricey, luxurious vehicle. That in itself is true. What you didn’t expect is to find that the BMW is more affordable than most luxury vehicles, similar in style and class. Priced at $56,545, the Series 5 comes with the latest in upgrades in Bluetooth technology and more. The BMW Series 5 can go from 0-60 miles per hour in less than 6 seconds. That is impressive.

Other Features:

  • Automatic 8-speed shift transmission
  • 4-cylinder engine
  • Electric and gas engine (hybrid)
  • Charges battery in three hours
  • 64 miles per gallon combined
  • 26 miles per gallon on gas only
  • 12.1 fuel tank capacity
  • Rear wheel drive
  • Seats five people
  • 288 horsepower
  • Four One touch power window

2022 Volvo S90

The name Volvo speaks volumes. A vehicle with the reputation of being dependable, classy, and luxurious, with prices that fit into any budget. For the low, low price of $62,095, the Volvo is comfortable, and spacious and comes with many amenities and built-in safety features. What other have headrests that can adjust in less than a second to prevent whiplash? The interior trim is exceptional in beauty, and, of course, the exterior is just as noticeable. What goes into making the 2022 Volvo S90 Plug-in Hybrid unique? Let’s take a look.

Special Amenities:

  • Four-wheel (AWD) drive
  • 4-cylinder horsepower
  • Fuel tank capacity 15.9 gallons
  • 30 miles per gallon gas only
  • 63 miles per gallon combined (electric and gas)
  • 3 hours charging time

Not many of us can run out and buy a new luxury-hybrid vehicle right now, however, we can still experience a few of the added benefits with an electronic throttle control by Launch Pad. Designed to reduce pedal lag and increase acceleration time, this throttle control is a simple device to install and creates an entirely new driving experience at the same time.