Posts from ‘Hybrids’
First Spin: 2020 Ford Explorer
2020 Ford Explorer ST
Although it looks much like the outgoing version, the redesigned 2020 Ford Explorer hides what is almost a seismic, “full circle” shift: Having switched from its original 1991 truck-based rear-drive architecture to a car-based front-drive one for 2011, it returns to a rear-drive platform for 2020, though this time, sans an underlying truck-type frame. Meanwhile, it also adopts new powertrains – including a hybrid version – and some newly added features, some of them being standard.
2020 Ford Police Interceptor
Ford says that one big reason its redesigned 2020 Explorer was switched from a front-drive platform to a rear-drive-based one was to improve front/rear weight balance and thus handling … and that’s largely to appease departments that use the Police Interceptor version for law enforcement.
And a lot of departments use them for law enforcement.
2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE in Blizzard Pearl (a $395 option)
2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE
Class: Compact Car
Miles Driven: 817
Fuel Used: 15.3 gallons
Test Drive: 2019 Audi A7 Prestige
2019 Audi A7 quattro Prestige in Triton Blue (a $595 option)
2019 Audi A7 quattro Prestige
Class: Premium Midsize Car
Miles Driven: 289
Fuel Used: 13.9 gallons
First Look: 2020 Lexus RX
2020 Lexus RX 350 F Sport
When introduced as an early 1999 model, the Lexus RX 300 became the first “premium” crossover, setting the stage for many to follow. It quickly became the company’s best-selling vehicle, something it continues to be to this day.
In its last full redesign, the 2016 edition went wild. Smooth, rounded styling was replaced by sharp creases and swooping curves, and numerous new high-tech features were added.
2019 Honda Insight Touring in White Orchid Pearl
2019 Honda Insight Touring
Class: Compact Car
Miles Driven: 253
Fuel Used: 6.5 gallons
2019 Lexus UX 250h in Ultrasonic Blue Mica (a $595 option)
2019 Lexus UX 250h F Sport
Class: Premium Subcompact Crossover
Miles Driven: 618
Fuel Used: 16.2
2020 Toyota Highlander
Toyota released the fifth generation of its wildly popular midsize crossover at the 2019 New York International Auto Show. It’s again offered in gas and hybrid versions with 7- or 8-passenger seating, but brings more cargo room, a number of newly available features, and better hybrid fuel efficiency.
Test Drive: 2019 Toyota Prius c
2019 Toyota Prius c LE in Tide Pool Pearl
2019 Toyota Prius c LE
Class: Subcompact Car
Miles Driven: 357
Fuel Used: 9.1 gallons
2019 Ram 1500 Limited Crew Cab 4×4 in Delmonico Red Pearl (a $100 option)
2019 Ram 1500 Limited Crew Cab 4X4
Class: Large Pickup Truck
Miles Driven: 222
Fuel Used: 15.2 gallons
