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For an indication of how much Porsche rates its PHEVs, the fact that the E-Hybrid variants of its Panamera range are the flagship models should give you a good idea. There are going to be two plug-in versions of the stylish compact SUV due - a PHEV and pure EV.
It’s not likely we’ll see the EV in 2018, but that still means a TwinEngine variant will be on sale next year from Volvo, and the Swedish firm’s PHEVs are very good indeed. The XC40 will be the smallest and lightest of its PHEV range, and has the potential for class-leading economy figures. Add in the fact that Volvo has designed the platform and powertrain specifically to be electrified and, like the Kona EV, the XC40 is in the right market at the right time. Again, we predict big things for this plug-in crossover.
Be prepared to pay much more than that, however, as every German luxury automaker offers their base models without even some of the most basic equipment in order to turn your attention from the fact they’re actually extremely expensive. As far as the powertrain itself goes, the X5 xDrive40e finds motivation in a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder mated to a 111-horsepower electric motor and a 9.2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
Total power output comes to 308 ponies which should be enough for most people. Especially considering how comfortable the X5 can be and how unassuming its drive quality is. Germans will even offer you optional third row of seats, but you’ll be lucky if you manage to fit couple of larger bags there.
It’s small even for children and we fail to see the legitimacy of its presence there. There aren’t a lot dedicated hybrid subcompact crossovers on the market right now. In fact, the 2018 Kia Niro is the only one. As a subcompact, Korean hybrid vehicle exhibits a few shortcomings. However, fuel efficiency of the Toyota Prius helps it rank among the best hybrid SUVs 2018 has to offer.
Speaking of Niro’s shortcomings, first and foremost, it lacks the cargo space of its competitors. Being on the small side, however, that’s understandable. Then there’s the issue with its powertrain. As you might have guessed, 1.6L 4-cylinder and electric motor which together make 139 horsepower, aren’t enough to avoid sluggishness. The Kia Niro does offer a Sport mode which serves as a remedy for its sluggish ride, but choosing it dabbles with subcompact’s fuel economy ratings.
And don’t even think about the all-wheel drive as Kia doesn’t offer one with the Niro. Fuel economy in standard Eco mode comes to 52 mpg in the city and 49 mpg on the highway in FE models. Switch to the aforementioned Sport mode with direct shifting gearbox, and you won’t see 50 mpg combined, however. Then again, most models are rated at 49 mpg combined, while the top Touring trim rates much lower at 43 mpg combined.
New for 2018 is a plug-in hybrid version of the car. Although it still hasn’t arrived, the 2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid will feature a larger electric motor and a larger 9.6 kWh battery pack (as opposed to conventional hybrid’s 1.6 kWh lithium-ion unit) for around 25 miles of all-electric range.
