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EV and Hybrid Reviews

Hands-on reviews covering everything electric: EVs, hybrids, and plug-in hybrids across every segment.

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2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Review

Luxury Mid-Size SUV & Crossover Chris Chase -
Acura's hybrid SUV is the best-selling three-row luxury sport utility of all time (we had no idea). So we put the Japanese family hauler in the Sport Hybrid trim to the test to see for ourselves.

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Review: Part 2 of 2

Graham Heeps -
Pioneering hybrid minivan brings refinement and fuel economy to summer family vacation. Our review with interior, driving impressions & more.

2017 BMW i3 Review: Electric Hatch with Bold Looks and Price to Match

BMW EV & Hybrid Chris Chase -
BMW's nimble 2017 i3 electric four-door hatchback has concept-car looks with everyday practicality but does it justify the upscale price tag?

2017 BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance Review

BMW EV & Hybrid Amee Reehal -
BMW’s popular X5 SUV combines all-wheel drive with eDrive hybrid power for the first time. Say Hello to the xDrive40e iPerformance.

2017 Toyota RAV4 SE Hybrid Review

Compact Crossovers Graham Heeps -
The 2017 Toyota RAV4 SE Hybrid is undoubtably a fuel-efficient compact CUV but lacks a better driving experience to complete the package.

2017 Ioniq Electric Review: Hyundai’s All-New EV Hatchback

Electric & Hybrid Chris Chase -
Less space-agey design compared to rivals, the Ioniq Electric hatchback was developed from the ground up with electric propulsion at its core.

2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Review

Chris Chase -
The 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid is around $4000 more than the top-end Accord Touring. So is the choice to go green worth it?

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Review: Part 1 of 2

Chrysler Pacifica Chris Chase -
A high price and fuel figures missing the mark, the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid does offer smooth, quiet performance in all-electric mode.

2016 Lexus NX 300h Review

EV and Hybrid Reviews Russell Purcell -
The compact luxury sport utility arena is a crowded one, but the 2016 Lexus NX 300h is well positioned to carve out a larger share of this popular segment for automaker.

First Drive: 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Review

Amee Reehal -
Toyota gives its top-selling compact RAV4 a facelift for 2016, and adds new hybrid with standard AWD. Our full review of performance & cabin.
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