Hybrids
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An issue with the gasoline engine in some hybrid models from Kia and Hyundai has triggered a recall—and in some cases, a warranty extension.
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Preview drive: 2022 Volvo mild hybrids boost efficiency, electrify the new normal
Volvo's multi-pronged march towards electrification includes swapping out its T5 and T6 gas powertrains for mild-hybrid B5 and B6 versions, which are first found in the 2022 XC60 and V90 Cross Country.
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2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV revealed: With bigger battery, will it top 42-mile RAV4 Prime?
The upcoming Outlander Plug-In Hybrid will have a larger battery than most other plug-in hybrids—including the RAV4 Prime. Will that mean more range?
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Review update: 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid EX delivers value and nearly 40 mpg
The Sorento Hybrid delivers on its efficiency claims and interior comfort, but you’ll need to overlook some awkward bits.
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First drive review: 2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge plug-in hybrid delivers more range and power
More battery for the XC60 Recharge T8 gives it an estimated 32 electric miles, quicker acceleration, and the only one-pedal driving mode in a PHEV.
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2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid pickup hits 42 mpg city, but it’s a limited offering
Ford anticipates it won't be building as many of its 42-mpg pickups as shoppers want.
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The next-generation Outlander PHEV will get more range and a third row, but Mitsubishi teased more modes and perhaps more trail ability versus the current model.
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2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid: 25 electric miles, will tow 6,000 pounds
A plug-in version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee is arriving in early 2022, and Jeep says it will offer low-range off-roading and all the towing capability of other Grand Cherokees.
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Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid will get a more super all-wheel-drive system
Mitsubishi's so-called Super All-Wheel Control is getting more super in the next Outlander Plug-In Hybrid—with the addition of brake-based torque vectoring at the rear wheels.
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2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid pricing undercuts Toyota RAV4 Prime
The Tucson Plug-In Hybrid doesn't quite hit the Prime's numbers for acceleration, electric range, or mpg, but it's lower-priced.
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Toyota reveals a hybrid pickup, high mpg clearly not the top priority
Toyota is nixing the V-8 and taking its largest pickup hybrid—but still aiming for big payload and towing. How will it fit in next to electric trucks?
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Tested: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime is better off-road with EV Mode
Keeping the plug-in hybrid's gasoline engine off and using EV Mode results in more confident traction in low-speed trail driving, we found.
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With 32 miles of electric range, the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid could cost less than some non-hybrids if buyers can claim the EV tax credit.
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Tested: 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Roofnest are go-light getaway gear
A roof-top tent and plug-in hybrid SUV go together like camping and starry nights.
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Nissan spices up e-Power hybrid system for sporty Note Aura Nismo hatchback
A sportier tune for Nissan's e-Power hybrid tech is likely the way it would bring the system to the U.S., although this hatch is definitely not U.S.-bound.
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2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid gets 32 electric miles—more than other three-row PHEV SUVs
The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid gets 34 mpg otherwise, using a 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with a single electric motor and 6-speed automatic transmission.
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2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid rated at 33 electric miles, 35 mpg
The Tucson plug-in hybrid doesn't quite measure up to the Toyota RAV4 Prime or Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid, but it might top them on value.
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First drive review: 2021 BMW 530e earns its hybrid halo, misses the mark as a plug-in
BMW’s electrified mid-sizer misses the point, but doesn’t miss the mark.
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WIth the federal EV tax credit and other potential incentives, the Santa Fe PHEV will add plug-in range to the hybrid without extra cost.
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2022 Lexus UX: 39-mpg urban luxury crossover refresh doesn't include a charge port
Lexus has carried over its UX hybrid with new colors, but there's no indication the fully electric UX 300e is coming to America.
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Hyundai Mocean brand revives all-inclusive EV subscription for the UK—but not the US quite yet
Hyundai plans to offer EVs, hybrids, and PHEVs by subscription through its Mocean mobility brand. U.S. involvement in the program isn't yet confirmed.
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40-mpg Ford Maverick hybrid pickup will be in tight supply, Escape Hybrid is now widely available
The 40-mpg versions of Ford's upcoming smaller pickup might not be easy to find at first at dealerships, due to supply issues and the semiconductor shortage.
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First drive review: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid finds a new middle ground for efficient family SUVs
The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is rated at 32 mpg combined and is a pleasant-driving alternative sized between the Toyota RAV4 and Highlander Hybrids.
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Next Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid will have more range, three rows of seating
A new version of the Outlander PHEV is due in 2022 and could extend the current model's success with more range—and this time, third-row seats.
Bengt Halvorson