A production iteration would likely use more conventional and less potent powerplants, though this 245bhp four - wheel -
drive hybrid version could be an exciting range topper, and a natural Juke Nismo rival.
with the age - old answer, «Because it can» with the launch of its new, all - wheel -
drive hybrid version of the RLX flagship sedan.
Not exact matches
The concept is powered by a new
version of the Lexus
hybrid drive system, which is related to the 2.5 - litre petrol engine and electric system in the IS300h, which produces about 200bhp.
BMW already says a traditional
hybrid version of the 5 Series, called the ActiveHybrid, but the plug - in will have a much larger battery so it can
drive for moderate distances with the gasoline engine shut off.
Unfortunately, it does so in a $ 120,805
hybrid that gets 23 mpg on the highway — the same highway mileage as the all - wheel -
drive LS 460 and 1 mpg worse than the rear -
drive version.
I took a brief
drive in an early - production
version of the new Accord
Hybrid, and liked it just as much as the current - gen Accord
Hybrid — in other words, plenty.
Despite being visually an SUV there is no four - wheel
drive version, at least until a plug - in -
hybrid model appears in 2019 with an electric motor to
drive the rear wheels.
VW says the Atlas Cross Sport is designed for both the PHEV powertrain and a «mild
hybrid»
version, though its modular transverse matrix, or MQB platform, «can be built with all manner of
drive systems.»
On top of that, MT says that the turbo FR - S sedan will be followed by a
hybrid version, which would still employ Subaru boxer power but also gain all - wheel
drive using in - wheel electric motors.
We had the opportunity for a quick
drive in a prototype right - hand -
drive Nissan Fuga
Hybrid, which is the JDM (Japanese Domestic Market)
version of the M35h on a closed course.
The Prius C employs a new
version of Toyota's
Hybrid Synergy
Drive powertrain with a 73 - hp 1.5 - liter inline - four engine, a 60 - hp AC synchronous motor, and a 144 - volt nickel - metal hydride battery pack.
What you don't see is that the
Hybrid accelerates quicker than the conventional V - 6 model, and the all - wheel -
drive version is quicker than the one with front - wheel
drive — unheard of in regular vehicles.
If you want to tow the
Hybrid itself — say, behind a motor home — you'll need a full flatbed trailer or at least a dolly trailer to support the front wheels of the front -
drive version.
The refreshed 2014 Porsche Panamera will debut later this month at the Shanghai Motor Show, and the biggest news is the addition of a new plug - in
hybrid version that can
drive for 20 miles on electricity alone.
Expected later is an e-tron plug - in
hybrid version that can
drive up to 31 miles on electric power alone and be optionally, wirelessly charged via a garage charging pad.
A
hybrid model and xDrive all - wheel -
drive versions of the new 3er will debut in 2012.
A
hybrid version uses a 2.0 - liter four - cylinder engine and is front - wheel
drive.
MH: Loser I like the XV Crosstrek and think the gas - only
version should do well for Subaru, but the
hybrid's estimated gas mileage — only 3 mpg better in combined city / highway
driving — is a problem in an era when
hybrids must produce big fuel - economy gains to warrant their extra cost.
Unfortunately, while we've
driven the base Cayenne, the S, and the Turbo, Porsche's kept quiet about the
hybrid version.
(An all - wheel -
drive version of the 740i will debut in 2016, along with a four - cylinder plug - in
hybrid called the 740e.)
The plug - in
hybrid version of the X5 gets an EPA - estimated 24 mpg in combined
driving and is powered by a four - cylinder gas engine and electric motor.
X5 xDrive40e The plug - in
hybrid version of the X5 gets an EPA - estimated 24 mpg in combined
driving and is powered by a four - cylinder gas engine and electric motor.
The
hybrid's mileage for similar mixed city and highway
driving is 20 % + better than the gas
version.
The Z5 will share its platform with the upcoming Toyota sports car (possibly dubbed Supra), although the two will not share any sheetmetal and the Japanese
version may offer an all - wheel -
drive hybrid platform using its electric motor technologies alongside BMW combustion engines.
On top of that is a new MDX Sport
Hybrid model, which tacks on extra power along with a
version of the three - motor Super Handling all - wheel -
drive system we've seen in the NSX supercar and RLX sedan.
Well if its of any consequence... I've
driven the new NSX after having
driven every model of the previous NSX available along with a few tuned and modified
versions here in the (not so) good ole US of A and I can state unequivocally that the new NSX is a major disappointment on all fronts... from the pretense of
hybrid... to the asthmatic turbo..
While the standard model with its front -
drive setup won't make
driving enthusiasts salivate, the
hybrid RLX
version just might.
Plus, the new Sport
Hybrid version promises 370 horsepower and 30 mpg combined, with the added bonuses of all - wheel
drive and sharper handling.
The Ford Fusion will also be available in a non-plug-in
hybrid version that is expected to get an EPA rating of 47 MPG in city
driving and 44 MPG on the highway.
Unlike some
versions of the Prius, though, these models don't offer a plug - in feature — the
hybrid battery is filled as the car
drives along and all - electric range is limited.
More recent is the Acura RLX Sport
Hybrid, the range - topping
version of Acura's flagship that features a gasoline engine, three electric motors and all - wheel
drive.
First to market on the new S6 will be four - cylinder
Drive - E powertrains, accompanied by two plug - in
hybrid versions.
2014 Toyota Highlander
Hybrid XLE Driven by Tim Yip Overview Big and comfortable, the hybrid version of Toyota's all - new for 2014 mid-size CUV has rugged good looks Pros Remarkable fuel efficiency, solid build quality, and powerful, with seating for eight Cons
Hybrid XLE
Driven by Tim Yip Overview Big and comfortable, the
hybrid version of Toyota's all - new for 2014 mid-size CUV has rugged good looks Pros Remarkable fuel efficiency, solid build quality, and powerful, with seating for eight Cons
hybrid version of Toyota's all - new for 2014 mid-size CUV has rugged good looks Pros Remarkable fuel efficiency, solid build quality, and powerful, with seating for eight Cons Price.
Unlike previous plug - in
hybrids — the last Prius
version I
drove comes to mind — absolutely no pussy - footing was required, the Sonata's 151 lb. - ft.
There isn't a mention of an all - wheel -
drive system or a
hybrid driveline in this code sheet, so there's still hope for more powerful and stick - shift
versions of the Supra to come later.
PLUG - IN
HYBRID VERSION Even with new plug - in hybrids like the Prius Prime and Chevy Volt in the fray, the 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid Energi holds its own with 21 miles of electric - only driving
HYBRID VERSION Even with new plug - in
hybrids like the Prius Prime and Chevy Volt in the fray, the 2018 Ford Fusion
Hybrid Energi holds its own with 21 miles of electric - only driving
Hybrid Energi holds its own with 21 miles of electric - only
driving range.
A few short years later, Honda introduced a
hybrid version of the Civic utilizing improved technology that allowed buyers to enjoy the well - documented style,
driving dynamics and comfort of a standard Civic while simultaneously reaping the rewards of a highly efficient drivetrain.
Lexus has pulled the curtain back on the
hybrid version of the redesigned GS sedan for a rollout at this week's Frankfurt motor show.The heart of the rear -
drive Lexus GS 450h is a 3.5 - liter V6 engine...
The all - wheel -
drive, plug - in electric
hybrid version of the new second - generation Q7 gas and diesel - only three - row crossover we...
Both engines will be matched with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT), and the
hybrid version, at least, will offer all - wheel
drive in place of the standard front - wheel
drive.
It will be joined by a 2.0 - litre, four - cylinder front - wheel
drive version and a plug - in
hybrid version is also planned for 2017.
The powertrain boasts a
version of the T6 twin - charged engine
driving the front wheels, with an electric motor mounted on the rear axle to create
hybrid all - wheel
drive.
It's worth noting that this
version of the XC60 is quite expensive, starting from almost # 53,000, and you'll only reap the benefits of its
hybrid drive system if you plug it in to charge the battery every time you park it.
«Decent to
drive, generously equipped and the
hybrid version makes a lot of sense as a company car.
Finally, the chassis dynamics of the
hybrid model are compromised, offering less composure through corners and less traction out of corners; the 2.0 is equipped with all - wheel
drive, whereas the
hybrid version is only available in front - wheel
drive format.
It may not offer the design flair or overt sportiness of some rivals but it offers a smooth and unflustered
drive and the
hybrid version adds praiseworthy fuel economy too.
For the most power, the new - for - 2017 Plug - In
hybrid model brings 355 hp (but a smaller trunk,) or there is the plushest Platinum
version with a 335 - hp twin - turbo V6 and all - wheel
drive.
It offers a
hybrid version, for example, as well as more sophisticated optional all - wheel -
drive system.
GM blandly mentions for example that its dual mode
hybrid drive will come in four
versions: Big RWD, Big FWD, Small RWD, and Small FWD.
In addition to combustion engine front - and all - wheel -
drive models, the 2017 MDX will offer a Sport
Hybrid version with the gasoline V6
driving the front wheels, an electric motor optionally providing front traction, and two electric motors (only) providing rear traction.