With the all - new 2017 Niro, Kia has upped the standards for what's possible
in the hybrid segment.
Of course, competition is still rather sparse
in the hybrid segment, and the Prius C has few rivals.
Set to go on sale at dealers in April, the new three - row crossover once again raises the bar for design and innovation
in the hybrid segment.
Audi has also committed to building their plug -
in hybrid segment in a big way.
Honda will show a prototype of a new, improved Insight at the Detroit Auto Show and we'll be looking forward to hearing about how it's become a more worthy competitor
in the hybrid segment.
Competition
in the hybrid segment has also helped lower the entry costs dramatically.
Not exact matches
Those interested
in what the brand calls the «first dedicated
hybrid in the premium compact
segment» can expect it to arrive
in early 2011.
There aren't a whole lot of direct competitors
in the full - size luxury plug - in hybrid sedan segment, but the 2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug - In Hybrid sets the bar (and, for that matter, the price) pretty hig
in the full - size luxury plug -
in hybrid sedan segment, but the 2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug - In Hybrid sets the bar (and, for that matter, the price) pretty hig
in hybrid sedan segment, but the 2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug - In Hybrid sets the bar (and, for that matter, the price) pretty
hybrid sedan
segment, but the 2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug -
In Hybrid sets the bar (and, for that matter, the price) pretty hig
In Hybrid sets the bar (and, for that matter, the price) pretty
Hybrid sets the bar (and, for that matter, the price) pretty high.
While the ad campaigns do a good job of showing off key features of the new minivan, they fail to mention that the Pacifica is available as a
hybrid, which is a first
in the
segment.
The Regera will be Koenigsegg's first foray into the
hybrid hypercar
segment, and a combined power figure
in excess of 1,300 hp is possible.
Assuming the integration of the various electrical and mechanical systems is up to snuff, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this car to anyone looking for a
hybrid in this
segment.
The concept behind the car is one of efficiency, maximising the potential of a small
hybrid drivetrain, showing the direction
in which the company wants to move its B -
segment (Yaris sized) car.
A plug -
in hybrid is coming, and if typical of this brand, will be placed on the value end of the
segment, but we don't expect it any earlier than 2019.
What isn't mentioned
in the new commercials are any of the powertrain details, which is interesting, considering that the Pacifica is available
in hybrid form, a first
in the minivan
segment.
More plug -
in VWs are planned, however, and Neusser can see a time when every VW
in each
segment the brand competes
in has a plug -
in hybrid variant.
Those cars are the Chevrolet Sonic sub-compact, the Volt plug -
in hybrid, and the Chevrolet Avalanche large pickup (which narrowly beat the
segment leader, the Ford F - 150).
Despite pioneering the technology behind hydrogen fuel cells, Honda is lagging far behind arch-rival Toyota
in the
hybrid and electric vehicle
segment.
The Pacifica
Hybrid outperformed the average vehicle
in its
segment by 34 percent, blowing away all of its competitors to become the clear winner of the Best Environmental Performance and helping it achieve Best All - Around Performance as well.
«What you're seeing here is a clear indication of our direction
in the compact luxury -
hybrid segment,» said...
The 377 horsepower66 Sport
Hybrid shares supercar technology with the NSX for an immediate, powerful driving experience unmatched
in the
segment.
(Photo: AFP Relaxnews) Moving down a size
segment but up
in terms of exclusivity, the Mini Countryman will also be coming to LA representing the largest car
in the brand's 57 - year history and its first - ever
hybrid.
Pacifica
Hybrid earned a class - leading environmental performance rating, outperforming the average vehicle
in its
segment by 34 percent
The 2015 Ford Taurus is a full - size, 4 - door family sedan that the automaker claims is the most fuel - efficient vehicle
in its market
segment aside from
hybrid models from competing automakers.
The US auto industry offers very small options when it comes to competing with the Germans
in the luxo sedan
segment, and apart from the new Fusion
hybrid, Japan's got us spanked
in fuel efficiency.
For the last two decades, the Toyota Prius has been a true leader
in the
hybrid car
segment.
The luxury
hybrid car niche is getting croweded, and Lexus leads the pack
in this market
segment.
Experience driving perfection
in the 2018 Ioniq
Hybrid This 4 door, 5 passenger hatchback leads among competitors
in its
segment.
The
Hybrid continues to be one of the most fuel efficient vehicles on the road,
in addition to ranking as one of the lowest carbon dioxide offenders
in its
segment.
With a base price of $ 42,000 for both the 2.0 and the
hybrid, the MKZ is priced among tough competition
in the mid-size premium sedan
segment.
The upcoming Outlander PHEV crossover, available at Biggers Mitsubishi, is the only model
in the
segment to offer a
hybrid powertrain.
As the first plug -
in hybrid model
in the premium SUV
segment, the
hybrid system includes a 333 - horsepower 3.0 - liter supercharged V - 6 and a 95 - horsepower electric motor for a total output of 416 horsepower, which is actually more than the diesel and nearly identical to the S trim.
Comfort and convenience The Ioniq line - up delivers great driver and passenger convenience, bringing to the
segment a range of considerations for which other
Hybrid, Plug -
in Hybrid and Electric vehicles may have compromised.
It's a monumental moment
in Toyota history as the debut of the all - new 2016 Toyota RAV4
Hybrid marks the creation of a much - needed niche
in the compact crossover
segment.
If, however, you're looking to save fuel, the Pacifica
Hybrid offers a solution unique
in the minivan
segment, and rare across all three - row vehicles.
«When the all - new Lexus CT 200h enters the market, it will be the only
hybrid vehicle
in the emerging premium compact
segment,» said Mark Templin, Lexus division group vice president and general manager.
Either way, the GS450h should be an important product for Lexus, as both the originator of the luxury
hybrid segment, and a critical new introduction
in a market that is...
Under the bonnet will be a choice of two powertrains, with the 121bhp
hybrid powertrain creating the first
hybrid vehicle
in its
segment and mated to a CVT, and the 1.2 litre turbo petrol delivering 114bhp with either a six - speed manual or CVT.
Thanks to the i8 and the BMW iPerformance models, BMW is the world's most successful maker of plug -
in hybrid models
in the premium
segment.
A new continuously - variable transmission, a supercharged 2.5 L four - cylinder engine and an front - drive
hybrid system should all arrive on the new Nissan Altima for 2013, helping Nissan stay competitive
in an increasingly tough
segment.
It will compete directly with the Toyota Camry
Hybrid in this rather niche
segment.
And we're gonna stick to our proverbial guns: the ES300h is a better choice
in this strange, near - luxury
hybrid drivetrain
segment.
Besides, the S - Cross is the most fuel - efficient offering
in its
segment, thanks to the new mild -
hybrid tech that also assists its diesel engine as and when required.
This is why, back
in 2010, we were the only OEM worldwide who decided to offer all types of drives
in all vehicle
segments from the next decade on, and to do so depending on market demands: state - of - the - art, efficient, clean combustion engines; plug -
in hybrids starting
in 2015; and fully electric, battery - powered drives from 2021 onward.
Safety Features: This luxury
hybrid sports car has several advanced protective features, which safeguards the occupants like no other vehicle
in this
segment.
It represents another step forward
in Kia's EcoDynamics fuel - saving, emissions - reducing strategy and is the first D -
segment petrol
hybrid on sale
in Europe.
The
hybrid will offer all the accommodations someone wants
in the premium
segment and even more, with a hefty price for a Mitsubishi.
The mild
hybrid version works
in tandem with the diesel engine and further improves the fuel efficiency of the C -
segment sedan.
All - new this year, the Niro is the only dedicated subcompact
hybrid crossover on the market, but there are competitors offering a
hybrid trim of their gas models
in this
segment.
The i8 is a plug -
in hybrid in its own
segment.
We think
hybrid power for a car
in this
segment would be great; while it would complicate the drivetrain, it would also extend the usability of Nissan's internal combustion V - 6, an engine that,
in our opinion, could use a refresh.