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That's good they brought the Escape Hybrid back. It was weird they had the C-Max which didn't sell well, then they just went without a hybrid hatchback.
AWD on the highlander uses an electric motor to power the rear, it is not full-time AWD. That's why it's called i-AWD, it is completely electric. Only comes on when slip, it is really just an FWD SUV.
The Toyota Highlander which starts at $37,000 is one of the real SUV hybrids, as is the Mitsubishi Outlander starting at $35,795.
How do you define SUV?
Although the Highlander and the Outlander are larger than a RAV4 or CRV, they are still crossovers (CUVs). True SUVs are built on truck platforms, and CUVs are built on car platforms.
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How do you define SUV?
Although the Highlander and the Outlander are larger than a RAV4 or CRV, they are still crossovers (CUVs). True SUVs are built on truck platforms, and CUVs are built on car platforms.
I agree, in which case there are very few real SUVs, but common usage has changed the definitions over the years. Really most of them are simply a station wagon with 4wd, except for the Expedition, Tahoe, Yukon, Suburban, Escalade etc.
I have seen CUV defined as Crossover Utility Vehicle and also as Compact Utility Vehicle. Then there is the actual station wagons now called a Shooting Brake. Like this:
Subaru is bringing back a Crosstrek hybrid for 2020- MSRP is $35K. It's definitely in the CUV range, but if you only need 4 seats and don't tow things, it does what it does cheerfully and well.
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