Tag: Hybrid
First Look: 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
The all-new next-generation 2016 Chevrolet Malibu entered the stage at the New York Auto Show, larger, lighter and more efficient than ever before. With its all-new powertrains and technologies, it appears it's finall...
Reality Check: Ford lowers MPG ratings on 2013-2014 models
Ford owners are getting a reality check this week, in the mail in fact ranging from $150 to over $1000 as good will payments as it lowers fuel economy ratings on several cars. Already having been stung by incorrect...
Test Drive: 2017 Lexus RX450h F Sport
Since the Lexus RX450h was completely redesigned for the 2016 model year, it has also become available in the sportier F Sport trim grade with a host of upgrades that make it handle better, feel better, and look bette...
Under The Hood: 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid
The 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid we tested features an all-new 4th-generation two-motor hybrid powertrain with 204 horsepower and up to 247 pound-feet of torque. In our AWD test vehicle it's rated by the EPA at 40mpg ci...
2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid: Huge Summer Heat MPG Drop!
It's advertised to get up to 42 mpg city and it does in spades. The 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid has been the breakout success of the year by not only delivering on this promise but exceeding often - in the winter wh...
First Look: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
We just test drove the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan earlier this year and raved about its game changing status. Now, Chrysler has really upped the ante with the new plug-in Pacifica Hybrid. The first ever plug-in...
Under The Hood: 2019-2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
The 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid features the brand’s venerable Hybrid Synergy Drive system which is well proven. It starts with a 176 horsepower 2.5-liter Atkinson cycle gasoline engine with D4-S fuel-injection which ...
Under The Hood: 2023 Lexus RX 500h
The 2024 and newer Lexus RX 500h AWD was the first vehicle from the brand to showcase their all-new high-end turbocharged hybrid powertrain option that takes power and driving enjoyment up a few levels from the ba...
Under The Hood: 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid uses essentially the same powertrain you will find in the Toyota Camry Hybrid up front, comprised of a 2.5 liter Atkinson Cycle four-cylinder engine with 150 horsepower. It's mated to Toyota...
Under The Hood: 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid
The 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid we tested features an all-new 4th-generation two-motor hybrid powertrain with 204 horsepower and 247 pound-feet of torque. In our test vehicle it's rated by the EPA at 46 mpg city, 41...
