Model Tested: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid Touring Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 212 horsepower, 232 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 40-mpg city, 35-mpg highway, 38-mpg combined Base Price: $35,950 As Tested: $35,950 Performance: Smooth highway ride, quiet, refined Hybrid more powerful than standard … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE Sedan Engine:2.5-liter I-4, 208 net horsepower Transmission: CVT automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 44-mpg city, 47-mpg highway, 46-mpg combined Base Price: $32,550 As Tested: $39,766 Performance: Impressive fuel economy—50-mpg not unheard of Drive modes: Eco, Normal, Sport, … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Lexus UX 250h F Sport Engine: 2.0-liter I-4 hybrid, 181 horsepower Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 41-mpg city, 38-mpg highway, 39-mpg combined Base Price: $36,350 As Tested: $44,450 Performance: Strong fuel economy—our best was 43.1-mpg highway EV mode for limited … read more

Model tested: Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE Engine: 3.5-liter 4-cylinder with Hybrid Synergy Drive system Transmission: Electronic continuously variable transmission (CVT) Horsepower: 208 Torque: 184 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 44/city, 47/highway, 46/combined Base price: $32,550 As tested: $39,766 Overview: The venerable Toyota Camry is one … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Honda Insight 4DR Touring Engine: 1.5-liter I-4, engine + hybrid output 151 horsepower, 99 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 51-mpg city, 45-mpg highway, 48-mpg combined Base Price: $28,340 As Tested: $29,270 Performance: Smooth highway ride Acceptable acceleration Paddle … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Lexus NX300h 5-Door SUV Engine: 2.5-Liter Inline 4-cylinder w/Electric Motor Transmission: Electric Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Horsepower: 194 Torque: 197 lb. ft. EPA Ratings: 33/City 30/Highway 31/Combined Base Price: $39,070 As Tested: $50,343 Overview: If a Lexus RX or GX … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Honda Insight 4-Door Touring Engine: 1.5-Liter V-Tech 4-Cylinder w/Electric Motor Transmission: Electric Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Horsepower: 151 Torque: 197 lb. ft. EPA Ratings: 51/City 45/Highway 48/Combined Base Price: $28,340 As Tested: $29,270 Overview: The Honda Insight hybrid is a … read more