Model Tested: 2022 Toyota Avalon XSE Hybrid Nightshade Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 215 combined horsepower and 163 lb.-ft torque Transmission: ECVT automatic transmission, front-wheel drive EPA Rating: 43-mpg city, 43-mpg highway, 43-mpg combined Base Price: $40,600 As Tested: $44,157 Performance: Excellent fuel economy in … read more

Model tested: 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid EX Engine: 1.6-liter turbocharged plug-in hybrid powertrain Transmission: 6-speed automatic w/paddle shifters Horsepower: 227 Torque: 258 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 39/city, 35/highway, 37/combined Base price: $35,990 As tested: $37,820 Overview: The 2022 Kia Sorento is a three-row crossover … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 and three electric motors, 308 horsepower and 247 lb.-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 31-mpg city, 28-mpg highway, 30-mpg combined Base Price: $53,820 As Tested: $62,450 Performance: Strong … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid Touring Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 212 horsepower and 232 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 40-mpg city, 35-mpg highway, 38-mpg combined Base Price: $37,400 As Tested: $38,625 Performance: Hybrid provides extra off-the-line acceleration Electric-only for … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Toyota Sienna XSE Hybrid Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 245 horsepower and 176 lb-ft torque Transmission: ECVT automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 36-mpg city, 36-mpg highway, 36-mpg highway Base Price: $42,100 As Tested: $46,455 Performance: Impressive fuel economy for its size Our best … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE AWD SUV Engine: 2.5-liter I-4 plus plug-in hybrid, 302 net horsepower and 168 lb-ft torque Transmission: ECVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 94 MPG-equivalent, gas only 38 MPG, all-electric range 42 miles Base Price: $41,425 As Tested: … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e Hybrid Engine:  1.8-liter gas/electricI-4, 121 horsepower, 105 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 51-mpg city, 47-mpg highway, 49-mpg combined Base Price: $29,575 As Tested: $31,629 Performance: Incredible fuel economy—our best was 53.5-mpg Smooth, comfortable … read more