As you know, SUVs are currently the most popular cars among European customers and beyond. Statistics show that this segment has grown rapidly in recent years, which is why manufacturers offer a wide range of such models.
We are in a transition period from cars equipped with thermal engines to those with electrified propulsion systems. This is why more and more hybrid SUVs have started to appear on the market, offering not only low emissions and good performance, but also generous space for large families.
At the same time, the sales growth of these models has also increased due to the increasingly affordable prices.
If you’re not ready to go straight to an all-electric car, then a hybrid SUV might be the perfect fit for you. Below we present a top 10 of the best hybrid SUVs you can buy in 2022.
1. BMW X5 xDrive45e
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The new BMW X5 plug-in hybrid has gained two cylinders and has become more efficient, at least in the official WLTP cycle. This was mainly made possible by a significant increase in battery capacity, which now has 24 kWh compared to 9.2 kWh on the previous generation X5 xDrive40e. Thus, the range in pure electric mode is also increased to 60 kilometers.
2. Toyota RAV4 PHEV
Although they bear different names, the two SUVs are identical, being built on the same TNGA platform. This means they both use Toyota’s same 2.5-liter plug-in hybrid powertrain, which promises a range of around 48 miles in electric mode. If you have access to a wallbox, it is very likely that you will hardly want to use the gasoline engine.
3. Land Rover Discovery Sport P300e
The Discovery Sport P300e is perhaps not the most visually successful SUV compared to the Evoque PHEV. The British model makes up for it, however, with more than generous interior space and enviable off-road capabilities. The car combines a new Ingenium 3-cylinder petrol engine and a powerful rear-mounted electric motor. The package also includes a 15 kWh battery, which ensures a range of 65 kilometers, and an 8-speed automatic gearbox.
4.Volvo XC60 T6
Like the rest of Volvo’s plug-in range, the XC60 has received a number of electrical hardware updates. The biggest change is the new, larger 18.8 kWh battery, which extends the range in electric mode to 80 kilometers, according to WLTP data. As before, there is a T8 version, which offers a combined power of 395hp, as well as a T6, which delivers 345hp and a 0-100km / h sprint of 5.7 seconds, which is enough for an SUV. of nearly two tons.
5.Peugeot 3008 hybrid
A recently applied makeover added further charm to the French crossover. The car received a completely new and more attractive front and a set of new equipment. From a technical point of view, however, nothing has changed, which means that there are two plug-in hybrid variants. The first has front-wheel drive and an electric motor that develops 222 hp, the second uses two 296 hp electric motors and four-wheel drive.
6. Ford Kuga plug-in hybrid
Now in its third generation, the American SUV received a top-of-the-range plug-in hybrid. The hybrid system uses uin a 2.5-liter Atkinson petrol engine, which works in conjunction with an electric one. The assembly helps the car sprint from 0-100km / h in less than 10 seconds, a competitive time for a car like this. In purely electric mode, the Kuga PHEV can travel at least 30 kilometers.
7. Mercedes-Benz GLE 350de 4Matic
One of the latest plug-in hybrids launched by Mercedes-Benz is the GLE 350de model. The main asset of the Stuttgart SUV is the electric range of 100 kilometers. This value is excellent for this segment and may cause you not to use the 2.0-liter 4-cylinder diesel engine too often. The car also has a towing capacity of up to 2.7 tons, which is far above the competition.
8. Kia Sorento PHEV
The South Korean model is one of the few seven-seater plug-in hybrids on the market. It uses a 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline engine and an electric drive. The assembly also includes a larger 13.8 kWh battery. The car can travel in electric mode up to 60 kilometers. The quality of the materials and finish may not be as good as some European rivals, but not many 7-seater SUVs can comfortably accommodate adult passengers in the third row.
9. Volvo XC90 T8 charging
A hybrid alt SUV which offers up to 7 seats is the Scandinavian model. The plug-in hybrid package provides a total power of 390 hp. The 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder heat engine provides 303 “horsepower” of this total and contributes 400 Nm of torque for a total of 640. The whole is completed by an 88 hp electric motor located on the rear axle. , which provides all-wheel drive. It is powered by an 11.6 kWh battery, which provides a range of 60 kilometers in all-electric mode
10. BMW X3 xDrive30e
The electrified version of the X3 uses the same 2.0-liter petrol engine and 12 kWh battery as the 330e. Unfortunately, as it is a larger and heavier car, the performance cannot be compared to that of the Bavarian sedan. moreover, the electric range is quite small, that is 20 kilometers. But the X3 xDrive30e still remains a competitive variant in the PHEV segment in terms of BMW brand-specific space and comfort.
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