Starting at $28,545, the 2022 Kia Sportage Hybrid is the only sub-$30,000 vehicle in its class. The SUV comes in three trims, the first of which, the LX is FWD, and the latter two, the EX and SX-Prestige, are AWD. Kia is earmarking the SUV to deliver a combined 39 mpg. Read more
The 2022 Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid’s powertrain consists of a turbocharged 1.6L inline-4, an electric motor, and six-speed automatic transmission. According to official EPA ratings, the SUV gets 30 miles on electric charge alone. Cars.com got better results of 39 miles on electric charge alone during its test drive. Read more
Cars.com’s Mike Hanley carried out several tests of the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid’s towing capacity. The items towed were the Taxa Cricket, a lightweight single-axle camper, the 1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, the Airstream Flying Cloud 25FB, a 25 ft travel trailer, and the 2002 Ford SVT Focus. The most fuel-efficient trip was 16 mpg over 285 miles with the…
Earlier this month, Cars.com carried out an electric range test of the BMW 530e. In EV-only mode, the vehicle hit 28.4 miles, far above the rated 21 miles. The BMW 530e has a 12kWh battery, and is powered by a 2L, turbocharged 181hp engine and a 107hp electric motor. Read more
With the combination of a respectable $47,820 price tag, fuel efficiency of 30 mpg combined, and standard all-wheel drive, the 2021 Lexus RX 450h is one of the best Hybrid SUVs. The vehicle’s V-6 engine and three electric motors combine for 308hp, lending to a powerful but smooth driving experience. The RX450h flexes a roomy interior with high-quality material and…
The 2021 Crosstrek Hybrid will be available for sale this winter at a starting price of $36,395. The car’s 2-liter four-cylinder engine and electric motor combine to give it 35 mpg. For an extra $2,500, buyers can select the premium package, adding a moonroof, heated steering wheels, navigation system, and Harman Kardon stereo.Read more
The 2021 Camry Hybrid’s mpg vary depending on trim; the base trim, the LE, gets 52 mpg combined, while the higher trims, the SE, XSE, and XLE, get 46 mpg combined. The LE does weigh less and has different wheels and tires. Cars.com carried out a test drive in southeast Michigan — 50 miles of city driving and 150 miles…
Last week, Kia release pricing for the 2021 Sorento Hybrid, which will be available in the S or EX trims. The Sorento Hybrid S and EX carry price tags of $34,760 and $37,760. The vehicle boasts a fuel efficiency rating of 37mpg combined. .Read more
Cars.com has released its review of the Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid, dubbing it a “rare winner of its kind.” The vehicle carries an EPA rating of 44/40/42 mpg, made possible by a 103hp, 1.5L engine in combination with two electric motors. The total system power for the Clarity PHEV is 212hp. Honda has given the vehicle a number of modes,…
Cars.com recently ranked the best hybrids for the money in 11 different categories. And the winners are… Subcompact Car: 2014 Toyota Prius c ($19,890) Compact Car: 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid ($25,425) Mid-Size Hatchback: 2014 Toyota Prius ($25,010) Mid-Size Sedan: 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid ($27,095) Full-Size Hatchback: 2014 Ford C-Max Hybrid ($25,995) Full-Size Sedan: 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid ($36,365) SUV/Crossover: 2014 Nissan…