Hyundai plans to expand its electrified lineup from a couple hybrid cars to five plug-in hybrid and battery electric crossover SUVs by the end of 2022, the South Korean automaker announced Wednesday. Its electrified lineup of 10 vehicles will roll out to consumers throughout 2021 and 2022. In addition to …
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After nearly two years of running the Motor1.com long-term test fleet, we’ve covered everything from the adorable Mazda3 hatchback to the family-friendly Honda Pilot. With our latest long-term candidate, we’re shaking up the recipe, testing our first premium brand, and first plug-in. Specifically, we’re spending a few months behind the …
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For a brand that’s almost 80 years old, change comes slowly. Jeep’s latest evolution also will come silently. On Thursday, the brand unveiled its 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe SUV, which is the first plug-in hybrid Jeep on sale in the U.S. The boxy off-roader will be the first of many, …
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The police officers stopped where I was parked on the sidewalk in front of one of Chicago’s landmark attractions. I hustled to get one last picture of the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid, and told them I’d be on my way. “Is that the electric one?” One officer asked. …
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BMW’s newest crossover with a plug will manage more than double the all-electric range of its predecessor, the automaker announced Wednesday. The 2021 BMW X5 xDrive 45e upgrades from a 308-horsepower turbo-4 with a 9-kwh battery to a 389-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 with a 24-kwh battery. All performance measures improve …
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The 2020 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid has an EPA-estimated 37 miles of electric range and starts at $ 34,285, including $ 1,245 destination, the automaker announced Monday. The Escape PHEV comes in SE, SEL, or Titanium trim, and the Titanium nudges the price over $ 40,000. The 14.4-kwh lithium-ion battery …
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The quickest Toyota RAV4 SUV will also be the most expensive—at least initially. That’s according to Toyota, which announced Friday that the 2021 RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid crossover will cost at least $ 39,220 when it goes on sale around the end of June or early July. The 302-horsepower plug-in …
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The EPA this week released its ratings for the upcoming 2021 BMW 330e plug-in hybrid sedan and said the updated powertrain can manage up to 23 miles of all-electric range on a single charge. The 330e xDrive all-wheel-drive version is rated for up to 20 miles of electric range. The …
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Where have all the $ 20,000 cars gone? If you’re looking for an inexpensive new car, you might have missed your window. The number of new vehicles that start below $ 20,000 is at a low point, and it appears to be getting worse. Review update: The 2020 Volvo S60 …
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