The BMW X5 xDrive40e plug-in hybrid bagged our ‘Best Large Hybrid’ award in 2021 thanks to its impressive 53 miles of pure electric driving range and intelligent hybrid system this uses the sat-nav to switch between petrol and electric power depending on which is most efficient on your particular route. Families will be able to make good use of the X5 large boot and spacious rear seats, which, as an optional extra, can electronically recline at the push of a button. BMW’s top-of-the-range 12.3-inch iDrive infotainment system comes as standard on all models and is one of the best in the industry thanks to intuitive controls and fast loading times. Like all BMWs, the X5 feels plush inside, with plenty of soft leathers and flashy aluminium trim. The BMW X5 is a spacious SUV with oodles of luxury and a great driving experience. A range-topping plug-in hybrid version is due later this year, which is likely to be even more economical. The RAV4 also impresses with its space and practicality.
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The graphics are outdated and there are confusing sub-menus, but it does now have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Inside, the RAV4 is well-made and well-equipped, but the eight-inch touchscreen lags behind its rivals.
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Up to 50mpg is claimed in front-wheel drive form, and it’s appealing to company-car drivers with its low CO2 output and tax rate.ĭespite that impressive economy, the brisk RAV4 hits 62mph from a standstill in either 8.1 or 8.4 seconds, although the standard CVT gearbox does kill any chance of driving excitement. It’s only available as a ‘self-charging’ hybrid (you don’t have to plug it in), combining a petrol engine and an electric motor. The popularity of the smaller Toyota C-HR has clearly played a part in the new RAV4’s design. The styling is now sharp and aggressive, with pointy headlights, a wide grille and pumped up wheel arches. The previous Toyota RAV4 was a little forgettable but Toyota has completely changed the new RAV4 so it’s more noteworthy this time around. Perhaps even more significantly, company-car drivers’ Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) liabilities are based on CO2 emissions this means the extra cost of hybrid SUVs over their petrol or diesel counterparts can often be offset against your obligations to the taxman. The only drawback is that PHEVs tend to cost more to buy than ‘self-charging’ hybrids that don’t need plugging in.Įven without plug-in functionality, hybrid 4x4s offer far better economy than their predecessors and they also tend to emit relatively little CO2.
Doing so allows you to complete short journeys without using a drop of fuel. Many of the SUVs on this list are PHEVs, which means you need to charge the batteries at home or at a public charging point. This means you can run on electric power in town, while high-speed cruising on the motorway is managed by the petrol engine.
In plug-in hybrid SUVs (PHEVs), these systems can work together to provide maximum acceleration when you need it but can also run independently. Most hybrid 4x4s use a petrol engine and an electric motor to provide power. The rugged looks, raised ride height and off-road capability that SUVs offer used to result in high running costs but cleaner engines and clever hybrid technology has seen many hybrid SUVs emerge in recent years that are significantly more economical than before.
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