Showing posts with label hybrid. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hybrid. Show all posts

Monday, June 15, 2026

2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Platinum Max: The Brand’s Three-Row AWD Turbo Hybrid

 

Highlight: The Hybrid Max powertrain produces a net 362-horsepower.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $60,770 (Base LE MSRP): $46,705

Seating Capacity: 6 to 7

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; a rear camera; a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system; a rear cross traffic alert system; and a tire pressure monitoring system; and a pre-collision system

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Nightshade: A Sexy Hatchback Exuding Coolness

Highlight: The driving range for the plug-in model is 44 miles.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $41,304 (Base MSRP): $34,970

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; a rear camera; a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system; a rear cross traffic alert system; and a tire pressure monitoring system; and a pre-collision system

Sunday, February 15, 2026

2025 Subaru Forester Sport AWD: The Boxy Compact Vehicle Adds An All-New Hybrid Powertrain

 

Highlight: The compact Forester is available in a hybrid and a non hybrid configuration.


Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $39,415 (Base Premium MSRP): $38,015

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; AWD; front passenger sensors; a stability control system; traction control; incline assist; automatic emergency braking system; tire inflator/sealant kit; trailer ability assist; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Sunday, January 18, 2026

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE AWD: Relying On An Iconic Name, While Dressed Up As A Subcompact Crossover

 

Highlight: The vehicle is also available as a hybrid.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $35,404 (Base MSRP): $26,085

Seating Capacity: 4

Standard Safety Equipment: a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system; a rear cross traffic alert system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Monday, January 12, 2026

2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD: A Three-Row Crossover Offering A Larger And Bolder Design Language


Highlight: The Hyundai Palisade is available with a built-in dash cam. 

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $58,800 (Base SE Trim MSRP): $40,535

Seating Capacity: 7 or 8

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a backup camera; a blind spot collision avoidance assist; rear cross traffic avoidance; a lane keep assist system; a lane following assist system; a high beam assist; a forward collision assist system; a vehicle stability system; a tire pressure monitoring system; a hill start assist; a hill start assist system; Bluelink; dash camera; a temporary spare tire and a tire pressure monitoring system

Sunday, January 11, 2026

2026 Toyota Crown Nightshade AWD: The Brand’s Flagship Sedan

Crown Nightshade (Photo Credit: Toyota)

Highlight: The Crown is only available in an all-wheel drive configuration.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $49,900 (Base MSRP): $42,575

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; a rear camera; a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system; a rear cross traffic alert system; and a tire pressure monitoring system; a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection; left turn oncoming vehicle detection/braking; lane tracing assist; automatic high beams; and a tire repair kit

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

2026 Toyota Camry Nightshade AWD: The Hybrid Sedan with a Sporty Appeal

 

Highlight: The Toyota Camry is only available as a hybrid.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $38,519 (Base MSRP): $30,295

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; a rear camera; a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system; a rear cross traffic alert system; and a tire pressure monitoring system; and a pre-collision system

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

2025 Toyota Crown Signia AWD: The Brand’s All-New Lexus-Like Midsize Hybrid Crossover

Highlight: The Crown Signia has a total driving range of 551 miles.


Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $52,340 (Base MSRP): $45,285

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; a rear camera; a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system; a rear cross traffic alert system; and a tire pressure monitoring system; a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection; left turn oncoming vehicle detection/braking; lane tracing assist; and a tire repair kit

Sunday, August 17, 2025

2025.5 Volvo XC90 Plug-In Ultra AWD: The Brand’s 6-Seater Flagship SUV/Crossover

 

Highlight: All-wheel drive is standard on the vehicle.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $88,695 (Base Trim Plug-In MSRP): $73,195

Seating Capacity: 6 (Test Vehicle)

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a backup camera; collision avoidance features; a blind spot system; driver alert control; lane keep assist; forward collision warning; a tire repair kit; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Standard Equipment (Test Model): 21-inch wheels; 6 bucket seats; panoramic sunroof with sunshade; Nappa leather seats; ventilated front seats; a four-zone ventilation system; heated steering wheel; heated front and rear seats; a keyless ignition starter; a manual operated tilt/telescopic steering wheel; and a variety of driver modes

Friday, August 1, 2025

2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid: The Corolla’s First Crossover

Highlight: The vehicle is being manufactured in Huntsville, Alabama.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $34,705 (Base MSRP): $29,845

Seating Capacity: 4

Standard Safety Equipment: a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system; a rear cross traffic alert system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Standard Equipment (Corolla Cross Hybrid):

Friday, July 11, 2025

2025 Range Rover Sport Dynamics SE Plug-In: The British Brand’s Sporty Looking Off-Road SUV

 

Highlight: The Range Rover Sport is available in a pricier high-performance SV trim, producing over 626-horsepower.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $106,865 (Base Trim: $85,325)

Seating Capacity: 5 (Test Model)

Standard Safety Features (Test Model): airbags; ABS; a 360-degree rearview camera; a terrain system for on/off road driving; a hill launch assist system; a traction control system; a tire pressure monitoring system; a blind spot electronic system; a radar activated cruise control system; a lane keep assist system; a rear traffic monitor system; parking aids; a roll stability control system; and stability control

Friday, April 11, 2025

SiriusXM's 'Auto Trends' Talks Trumps 25% New Car Tariffs, 1st Quarter Sales & More with Two Auto Analysts (Two Shows)

 

Steve Fiorani, the vice president of AutoForecast Solutions, and Kevin Tynan, the director of research for The Presidio Group, joins Auto Trends with JeffCars.com, a syndicated multicultural automotive program, to analyze first quarter sales and what it means to consumers and the industry.

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

2024 Hyundai Santa FE Calligraphy Hybrid AWD: The Brand’s Midsize Three-Row Crossover Gives Off Ford Flex Vibes


Highlight:  This Santa Fe Hybrid has a driving range between 602 and 637 miles according to fueleconomy.gov.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $51,405 (Base Model: $35,565)

Seating Capacity: 6 to 7 (depending on trim)

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a stability control system; a blind spot collision rear cross traffic avoidance system; a rearview camera; forward collision brakes; lane keep assist system; a high beam assist system; a driver assistance warning system; a heated side mirrors with turn signals; blind spot collision avoidance assistance; temporary spare tire and a tire pressure monitoring system

Thursday, March 20, 2025

2024 Kia Sorento X-Line SX Prestige: The Brand’s Midsize Crossover/SUV

 

Highlight: The Sorento is available with three rows.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $48,285 (Base$31,990)

Seating Capacity: 5 -7 (depending upon trim)

Standard Safety Features: air bags; ABS; hill start assist; stability control system; a tire pressure monitoring system; a spare tire; a rearview camera; an electronic blind spot system; lane keep assist system; a lane departure warning system; a lane following assist system; and a highway beam assist system

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

2024 Toyota Prius Limited AWD: The Brand’s Sexy Fuel-Efficient Compact Hybrid


Highlight: According to fueleconomy.gov, the Toyota Prius LE has a fuel driving range of 644 miles.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $39,819 (Base Model – LE): $28,545

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: air bags; ABS; a radar activate cruise control system; a pre-collision system with pedestrian protection; a lane departure alert system with steering wheel assist; a brake assist system; an electronic blind spot monitor system with rear cross traffic alert; a hill start control assist system; a heated power outside folding mirrors; a back up camera; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Friday, February 14, 2025

2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring AWD: The Brand’s Roomy Compact Crossover


Highlight: The front wheel drive CR-V hybrid is capable of racking up 560-miles on a full tank, according to fueleconomy.gov.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $42,605 (Base Sport Trim MSRP): $36,045

Seating Capacity: 5 passenger seating

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a back up camera; a collision mitigation braking system; a road departure mitigation system; a lane departure warning system; a forward collision warning system; a lane keep assist system; a blind spot information system; a cross traffic monitor system; a traffic jam assist system; automatic high beam headlights; a vehicle stability system; a tire pressure monitoring system; a hill start assist; a hill descent control system; and a tire repair kit

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

2025 Volvo XC60 T8 AWD Polestar Engineered Plug-In: The Brand’s Performance Oriented Midsize Hybrid


Highlight: Google built-in is standard on the XC60 T8 Recharge.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $77,345 (Base Model Core Dark): $59,195

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; AWD; a tire repair kit; a blind spot information system; automatic braking after a collision; a lane departure warning system; a lane keeping aid; oncoming lane mitigation; run-off road mitigation and run-off road protection; a hill start assist system; a hill descent control system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Saturday, December 21, 2024

After Two Decades, The Iconic Honda Returns In 2025

 
Honda Preludes future and past. (Photo Credit: Honda)

After being absent from the Honda lineup for over two decades, the iconic Prelude returns in late 2025. Unlike the previous Prelude, this model will only be available in a fuel-efficient hybrid powertrain. 

Honda says the coupe with debut with an innovative new drive mode. They're claiming the vehicle will provide an engaging driving experience. 

As of now, these are all the details we know.