Considering it’ll be revealed in late 2020 or early 2021, the chances of the Polestar 3 being available during MY 2020 are very slim. However, being as compelling as it is, we simply couldn’t pass on the opportunity to present it among the best 2020 hybrid SUVs and all-electric SUVs and crossovers. The Cayenne Hybrid due out in 2020, to put it simply, is a beautiful vehicle. Starting at just over $65,700, owners will experience a luxurious ride that offers all-day in-city driving without having to utilize your gasoline engine at all, with the ability to reach a top speed of 85-mph. But what about performance? Mileage on the highway?
The hybrid crossover segment has a pretty short roster ofcompetitors, which currently includes newcomers like the Kia Niro and MINI CountrymanE Hybrid, along with the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, a legendary stalwart that likes tosit at the top of the list, until now.
Enter the 2020Honda CR-V Hybrid. A formidable competitor with specs and features that issure show the RAV4 Hybrid that being the best comes down to a game of inches.
Late to the game
Honda typically likes to show up fashionably late. Whether it’s via certain tech features or worthy category competitors, the brand has shown time and time again that they know how to follow suit, even if it takes a minute or a year. That’s basically the case for the new CR-V Hybrid as the model showed up in the European market last year and finally has arrived on U.S. shores complete with a fuel-efficient powertrain and a new facelift.
Powertrain
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This is the first hybrid CR-V that Honda has ever produced, so it’s not too shocking that they sourced the powertrain from their tried-and-true Accord Hybrid. That’s not a bad thing, though, as the 2.0-liter, 16-valve Atkinson Cycle engine, which is combined with two electric motors, nets 212 total horsepower and 40 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway, 38 mpg combined. The engine and motor combination is hooked up to a CVT transmission that puts the power to all four wheels, thanks to a standard Real Time AWD setup.
Safety
As with the gas-powered CR-V, the 2020 CR-V Hybrid comes standard with the Honda Sensing suite of driver-assist features. This package includes driver aids like adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, collision mitigation braking system, and road departure mitigation. On top of all of that, the CR-V Hybrid did receive top marks from the IIHS, as it earned a Top Safety Pick rating along with a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from NHTSA.
Design
The Honda CR-V Hybrid has a new front-end design for 2020and it will come well-equipped almost exactly like its gasoline-onlystablemate. Standard features like dual-zone climate control, LED headlights,and Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto lock can be found on the base LX trim.While stepping up the EX-L and Touring trims will offer features like leatherseats, a power tailgate, heated steering wheel, parking sensors, and anupgraded 330-watt premium sound system. As with all other Honda models, the CR-VHybrid is loaded with value.
Pricing
The base model LX will start at $27,750 (without destination)and on up to $35,950 for the Touring trim level. Those keeping score willnotice that the CR-V Hybrid pricing is $2,700 more than the regular CR-V. Whileit might seem like a premium price to pay, consider that it does get better fueleconomy and comes standard with all-wheel drive.
Is it the best?
In the hybrid crossover world, competitiveness mostly depends on pricing and fuel economy, at least on paper. In the race between the CR-V Hybrid and the RAV4 Hybrid, the RAV4 has the fuel economy advantage as its rated at 40 mpg combined (compared to 38), while the CR-V starts a lower price.
They both have all-wheel drive as standard and are available with same types of features, so it all comes down to personal preference. In case you’re in the market for one of these fuel-sipping crossovers, we recommend driving them, although, you may have to wait as they just started showing up in dealerships as of March 1st.
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Luxury Crossover SUVs continue to gain popularity in 2020 - 2021. This is due to the increased road safety and high ground clearance. We need to review which brands will be most in demand this year. Japan promises to update all cars, which automatically increases interest in their products. All of this is expected this year! Given the popularity of the previous generation, they will be able to take one of the first places.
The following are possible new items from American manufacturers, which are preparing to release new medium and small size Luxury SUVs.
The availability of parts and the low price may affect their coverage in those market segments where Asian factories previously dominated. German products occupy the first lines in the middle price segment due to its special reliability and relatively inexpensive repair.
Let's see which luxury SUVs are popular in 2020 - 2021.