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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Surprise gas guzzlers identified in vehicle road tests

Eleven of 30 cars tested on Australian roads consumed 10 per cent or more fuel than expected. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

Some of the most popular vehicles in Australia are consuming significantly more petrol than advertised, tests have shown, and hybrid cars rank amongst the most unexpectedly thirsty models. 

Twenty-five of 30 vehicles tested on Australian roads failed to meet their laboratory test results, and 11 of the cars consumed 10 per cent or more fuel than expected. 

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