First Drive Reviews

The Mach-E is the first non-Tesla to be able to hit 300 miles of range in some forms; we take a first drive in a Premium 4X version rated at 270 miles.

The 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge is Volvo's first electric car, and it lays out a straightforward driving experience for the brand's EV products.

At up to 54 mpg, the Elantra Hybrid offers a perkier, more conventional driving experience than the eco-focused Ioniq hybrid—and a strong value vs. rivals.

Familiarity and ubiquity are what have made the Accord such a longtime sales success, but technology makes the Accord Hybrid anything but boring.

Toyota hybrid gas mileage and an interior redesign help remake the minivan without corrupting it—although a Sienna Prime sure would be nice.

The Venza earns 40 mpg city, 37 highway, and occupies a midpoint between Toyota best-sellers such as the RAV4 Hybrid, Camry Hybrid, and Avalon Hybrid.

The 2020 Tesla Model Y is the first in a series of affordable electric crossovers, and it has set the bar for the competition.

The 2021 RAV4 Prime offers 42 miles of all-electric driving, followed by 38-mpg hybrid operation, plus punchy performance.

We drove the new all-electric Mini Cooper SE around Downtown Denver to see how the future of Mini could be.

The 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid might be the best-positioned high-mileage machine for American exurb commuters and vast, open parking lots.

Honda’s two-motor hybrid system makes the CR-V more enjoyable to drive as well as up to 50 percent more efficient.

The Vanderhall Edison provides an all-electric powertrain a classic roadster look—on three wheels.

The Taycan electric car aims for consistency in range and characteristic Porsche performance, and the 4S will prove this in the real world.

The Polestar 1 is a first in many ways—a plug-in hybrid from a new brand, with a carbon-fiber body and dual-motor rear-wheel torque vectoring.

Audi is cramming its lineup with as many plug-ins as possible, and the Q5’s popularity might make this PHEV a brand MVPs for selling electric motoring.

The Buggy gives us our first taste of the MEB platform coming to the U.S. soon.

With Porsche banking its performance future on electric, the latest Cayenne E-Hybrid is a mainstream move and an incremental step.

In Bentley's first hybrid vehicle, an electric motor complements the Audi V-6, with a 17-kwh battery pack enabling some all-electric range.

The Explorer Hybrid isn't particularly impressive in its fuel economy numbers, but Ford says it's part of a strategy to make the Hybrid uncompromised.

Audi claims there’s more to it, pointing to the faster charges and more consistent real-world range thanks to battery thermal management.