Category: hybrid vehicles
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2021 BMW 4-Series Convertible – Drive Review
BMW has brought back a soft top on the 4 Series convertible. Riding on an all new platform the soft top also brings weight reduction, greater cargo space and a lower center of gravity for improved handling. There’s a choice of the 430i convertible powered by a 255-hp twin-scroll turbo 2.0-L 4-cylinder. Or, the M440i…
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2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe – Drive Review
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe was the best-selling plug-in hybrid in the U.S. in May. Named Green SUV of the Year by leading industry publication Green Car Journal the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is the first PHEV from the Jeep brand. The Jeep 4xe Charging Network of EV Level 2 charging stations located at Jeep…
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2021 Lincoln Corsair – Drive Review
The 2021 Lincoln Corsair now offers a new Grand Touring Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) model. It’s powered by a 2.5-L 4-cylinder engine paired with two electric motors with a total system output of 266-hp. Corsair is also available with either a 250hp turbo 2.0-L or a 295hp turbo 2.3-L engine in Standard and Reserve models. Check…
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2021 Hyundai Santa Fe – Drive Review
The fourth generation Hyundai Santa Fe has gotten a mid-cycle refresh with design changes and many new features for the 2021 model. A new, range-topping Calligraphy trim which has more content and differentiation has been added. Changes have occurred both outside and in. And, there’s three powertrains available, one of which is a hybrid. Check…
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2021 BMW 330e Sedan – Drive Review
The BMW 330e plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is back for 2021 with some improvement. BMW calls it a performance plug-in-hybrid with the choice of either the 330e rear-wheel drive or the 330e xDrive all-wheel drive model. A brand-new feature in the 330e and 330e xDrive Sedans is XtraBoost. If you follow motorsports, it’s like the push-to-pass…
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2022 Hyundai Tucson – All-new, First drive
Hyundai has revamped its best-selling Tucson for 2022. It’s longer, wider and a bit taller. There’s more room for the passengers and more room for cargo. There are three engines to choose from. Two of them are hybrids, which is a first for the Tucson. Check out what’s new here. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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2021 Kia Sorento – Drive Review
The new 2021 Sorento’s fresh looks help make it stand out from the competition. The new power train and technology features should attract more buyers. The interior is comfortable, refined and has a premium look. LX and S trims with 191-hp are 7-passenger with a three-person second-row bench. EX, SX and SX Prestige trims with…
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2021 MINI Cooper SE Countryman ALL4 PHEV
The new 4-door 2021 MINI Cooper Countryman has been updated with new exterior and interior design elements along with enhancements in technology and equipment offerings. The 2021 MINI Cooper SE Countryman ALL4 PHEV is the plug-in hybrid variant. It is powered by a 134hp turbocharged 1.5-L 3-cylinder mated to a 6-speed automatic. This is paired with…
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2021 Land Rover Defender – Drive Review
For 2021 this British legend Land Rover Defender 110 is joined by the short wheelbase Defender 90. The three-door 90 seats five or six with an available front center seat. The five-door 110 has the option of five, six or 5+2 seating. Two engines are available. The turbocharged four-cylinder P300 engine and the six-cylinder P400…
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2021 Toyota Venza – Drive Review
The Venza nameplate is back in the Toyota model mix for 2021. Now, the Venza midsize 2-row, 5-seater is offered only in all-wheel drive (AWD) and only with a hybrid drivetrain. Positioned as the “ultimate urban crossover,” the Venza offers versatility and distinction with a “quiet confidence.” Check out more details here. @!ChicagoCarGuy
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