Consumer Reports recently released its 2022 list of the top 17 fuel-efficient hybrid vehicles. The Honda Insight, with a fuel efficiency of 54 mpg combined, was number one across all vehicle categories. For midsized cars, the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord were ranked at the top with an overall fuel efficiency of 42 mpg. The RAV4 took the top spot…
A luxurious alternative for customers who fancy the RAV4, the 2023 Toyota Venza sports a sleek, Lexus-like exterior and an updated interior with a large infotainment screen. The crossover, however, does sacrifice the interior space and is a bit heavier than the RAV4. The 2023 Venza still offers a smooth, fuel-efficient ride.Read more
Now standard for the 2023 Sequoia is Toyota’s hybrid powertrain, the iForceMax, composed of a 3.4-liter twin-turbo V-6 engine and electric motor. The hybrid powertrain improves the SUV’s fuel efficiency to 20/22 mpg from a previous 14/15 mpg. The interior remains spacious though much of the finishes are plastic. Read more
The 2023 Corolla Cross Hybrid is coming to the U.S. later this year and will be available in five trims, including three new sporty (S, SE, and XSE) ones. The crossover will have an estimated fuel efficiency of 37 mpg and a combined output of 194 hp. Read more
As gas prices rise, customers buying a new vehicle can look to these three hybrid SUVs to provide the best value for their money. Starting at $29,075, the 2022 Toyota RAV4 gets 41 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway. The 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid is the most expensive at $31,610 and gets 40 mpg in the…
Starting at $38,855 for the LE version, the 2022 Highlander Hybrid is a great choice for customers looking for an affordable, practical, and comfortable SUV. Powered by a 2.5L inline-4 engine and two electric motors, the SUV performs well with fuel, lasting 35 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. Read more
Autoblog released its list of the 12 best hybrid SUVs of 2022. The list is divided into four categories: small, midsized, luxury, and luxury plug-ins. Included in the small hybrid SUVs were the Honda CR-V, Kia Niro, Hyundai Tuscon, and the Toyota RAV4. Read more
The 2022 Tundra Hybrid features Toyota’s new hybrid powertrain called the i-Force Max that includes a 3.4 L twin-turbocharged inline 6, an electric motor, and a 10-speed automatic transmission. Unlike Toyota’s traditional hybrid powertrains, the i-Force Max places the electric motor in-between the engine and transmission, allowing for more torque. Pricing starts at $53,995. Read more
For the RAV4’s 25th anniversary, Toyota added a new value-minded SE trim to the popular SUV’s lineup. The SE Hybrid slots in above the lower trimmed LE and XLE Hybrids and below the higher trimmed XSE Hybrid and TRD Off-Road trims. The SE Hybrid will be available in two packages: weather and convenience. The weather package will be the standard…
The 2022 Tundra will be Toyota’s first hybrid pick-up truck. A twin-turbocharged V6 engine will combine with an electric motor to power the pick-up truck, delivering 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque. The truck’s towing capacity increases by 1,800lbs to 12,000lbs. The truck also features an improved interior with a redesigned, sleeker touchscreen infotainment center that comes with a…