Hybrid SUVs are all the rage at the moment, so we’ve pitted the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid mid-sizer against its two latest challengers, the related Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Nissan X-Trail ePower.
That’s right; it’s a family SUV showroom with a hybrid twist! The RAV4 Hybrid has a ‘self-charging’ series-parallel hybrid system, while the Outlander PHEV has a plug-in version of the same set-up that drives the wheels via a petrol engine and/or electric motor, albeit with a much larger battery that enables a long electric-only driving range.
But then there’s the X-Trail ePower, which goes it alone with a self-charging series hybrid system that only uses its petrol engine as a power generator for its relatively small battery, meaning its wheels are exclusively driven by its dual electric motors, just like a proper electric car.
Confused? Fear not, because in this expert comparison review, CarsGuide Senior Journalist Richard Berry goes through all the hybrid ins and outs while on his way to finding out which of the three family SUVs has the best hybrid system, from both driving and fuel efficiency perspectives.
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00:00 Intro
00:48 Pricing and features
01:47 Practicality
02:39 Under the bonnet
02:46 RAV4 – Under the bonnet
03:15 Outlander – Under the bonnet
04:10 X-Trail – Under the bonnet
04:37 RAV4 – Driving
05:52 Outlander – Driving
08:29 X-Trail – Driving
12:13 Outlander – Driving
12:40 X-Trail – Driving
13:02 RAV4 – Driving
13:29 Fuel efficiency
14:54 Verdict
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