Best Hybrid & PHEV SUV Crossovers for 2020 and 2021 | Upcoming fuel efficient SUVs

[Music] getting the versatility of an suv with the fuel economy of a hybrid is a win-win hybrid suvs have gotten so good and so affordable that the best ones come with almost no compromise at all without further ado let's dive into top nine hybrid suvs for 2020 and 2021 and please don't forget to like comment and subscribe number nine 2021 mitsubishi outlander plug-in hybrid the plug-in hybrid variant of the outlander five-seat crossover suv will get a larger gas engine than the current 2-liter inline-four and a larger more refined hybrid battery system expected to boost electric range beyond the current 22 miles 2021 model will be 4 000 more than their 2020 predecessors the price hikes are largely because mitsubishi also announced the 2021 model will be the first to include two-way or bi-directional charging capabilities allowing it to be used to both store and discharge energy to and from the home and grid [Music] number eight 2021 ford explorer plug-in hybrid the 2021 ford explorer plug-in hybrid has remained almost unchanged outside the existence of plugs for charging the hybrid system consists of a 3.0 liter 350 horsepower v6 engine and a 99 horsepower electric motor built into the gearbox the maximum combined strength is 450 horsepower the battery that drives the electric motor allows according to ford a range of 27 miles this is a lithium ion and has a capacity of 13.1 kilowatt hours located on the right floor of the body [Music] number seven 2020 the ford escape plug-in hybrid [Music] the escape plug-in hybrid is powered by ford's 2.5 lift takkens and cycle i4 that traditional gas power plant is paired with a permanent magnet synchronous motor and the liquid cooled 14.4 kilowatt hour lithium ion battery to produce a combined targeted output of 209 horsepower which flows to the front wheels through an electronic continuously variable transmission when running strictly on gasoline the escape plug-in hybrid carries an epa estimated rating of 41 miles per gallon or an epa estimated all-electric fuel economy rating of 100 g combined which is best in class the escape plug-in hybrid will travel up to 37 miles on battery power alone too aside from the powertrain the escape plug-in hybrid falls in line with the standard model it's a big improvement over the previous generation escape thanks to more interior room better tech and a handsome new design [Music] [Music] number six 2021 the kianero hybrid the kia niro hybrid is a compact crossover suv which means it has spacious interiors better seating visibility and a raised driving position nero boasts sev hybrid and plug-in hybrid models and is going to bring more of these on the roads in the coming years the nero hybrid for 2021 is not just about exterior or interior changes which are generally expected but comes with updated hybrid technology as well [Music] number five 2021 toyota venza hybrid so the all-new 2021 toyota venza is a hybrid crossover with solid fuel economy ratings an upscale cabin and comfortable seats toyota venza is a good suv though it isn't the most dynamic performer on the road this hybrid has ample power as well as poised handling and a smooth ride inside this crossover is attractive and upscale with supportive seats and a lot of standard features however it also has less cargo space than many rivals and lacks athleticism [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] number four 2020 the subaru crosstrek hybrid [Music] [Music] for something on the more adventurous side of hybrid suvs consider the outdoorsy subaru crosstrek hybrid this is a good subaru and a good hybrid it has respectable off-road chops with standard all-wheel drive and a generous ride height it's also a plug-in hybrid with an epa estimated combined 90 mpg rating that can go 17 miles on electricity alone it comes loaded with lots of standard features but cargo space is a little tight because of the hybrid battery [Music] [Music] [Music] number three 2021 toyota highlander hybrid the 2021 toyota highlander hybrid uses a 2.5 liter four-cylinder paired with electric motors that produce a net output of 243 horsepower front wheel drive is standard but another electric motor can be added to the rear axle to provide optional all-wheel drive no three-row crossover comes close to its fuel economy 35 miles per gallon combined with all-wheel drive or 36 miles per gallon with front-wheel drive [Music] number two 2021 the honda crv hybrid honda started selling a hybrid version of the crv in europe last year which available now in north american market the new hybrid will only be available with all-wheel drive and is set to face off against other hybrid compact suvs such as the toyota rav4 hybrid and ford escape hybrid the 2020 crv hybrid is offered in four trim levels lx ex ex-l and turing each version comes with a 2-liter four-cylinder engine paired to a hybrid system combined output is 212 horsepower [Music] number one 2021 toyota rav4 hybrid [Music] toyota has long been a leader in hybrids and that expertise culminates in the latest iteration of the toyota rav4 hybrid this hybrid crossover simply does everything well it returns 41 city 38 highway miles per gallon comes standard with all-wheel drive has a roomy interior for both passengers and cargo and it even has respectable performance with 219 horsepower this is one of the most well-rounded compact crossovers money can buy [Music] thanks for watching please subscribe for more suv crossover and truck videos and feel free to comment like and dislike we value your feedback [Music] you

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Length: 15min 17sec (917 seconds)

Published: Mon Nov 02 2020