Model Tested: 2020 Lexus RX 450h F Sport Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 plus two electric motors, 308 horsepower combined, 247 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 31-mpg city, 28-mpg highway, 30-mpg combined Base Price: $50,550 As Tested: $60,025 Performance: Console dial for Eco, … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV GT S-AWC 4-Door SUV Engine:2.0L inline four-cylinder, 117 hp and 137 lb-ft torque plus two 80 hp electric motors Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 25-mpg gasoline, 74 MPGe Base Price: $41,495 As Tested: $43,205 Performance: Level … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Plug-In Hybrid Engine:2.0-liter flat-4 plus two electric motors, 148-horsepower combined Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city, 33-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $34,995 As Tested: $38,470 Performance: Pleasant highway ride Not a road rocket like Subaru … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Toyota Highlander Gas & Hybrid Versions Engine: 3.5-Liter, DOHC V6 — Gas Toyota Hybrid System — Hybrid Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic — Gas Continually Variable Transmission — Hybrid Horsepower: 295/Gas • 306/Hybrid EPA Ratings: 20/City • 26/Highway • 22/Combined — Gas … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE AWD Engine:2.5-liter I-4 + electric, 219 combined horsepower Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 41-mpg city, 38-mpg highway, 40-mpg combined Base Price: $33,700 As Tested: $37,899 Performance: Very good power and acceleration Excellent fuel economy—our best … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Limited Engine:3.6-liter V-6 eHybrid, 260-horsepower Transmission: CVT automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 30-mpg gasoline only, 82-mpg electric + gasoline Base Price: $45,545 As Tested: $50,005 Performance: Strong acceleration with electric assist Smooth highway ride Excellent safety features Electric … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Lexus NX 300h 5-Door SUV Engine:2.5-liter hybrid I-4, 194-horsepower 152 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 33-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 31-mpg combined Base Price: $38,835 As Tested: $49,507 Performance: Power is adequate, but not impressive Fuel economy … read more