Hottest New SUVs and Hybrid Crossovers with Best Fuel Economy

SUVs and crossovers, despite the latest eco-trends in automotive manufacturing, still belong to the list of the most popular vehicle body types. But still car manufacturers try to make their production greener and more fuel efficient by releasing hybrid or PHEV versions of their popular models.



We tried to put together a list of the most exciting upcoming SUVs with the plug-in option. Here is the a brief presentation:



Best Plug-In Hybrid SUV: Top 5 Upcoming Crossover Concepts

Volvo XC90 T8

XC90 is a full-size crossover, manufactured by the Swedish company, known as Volvo Cars. The debut of the first generation car was at the Detroit Auto Show back in 2002. The second generation of the crossover was introduced in August 2014. But the new plug-in hybrid version has just been presented and will hit available in local dealerships very soon.

The modern version of the car will not only have everything good we know about Swedish cars, but also will have incredible technical details, which will make it the most powerful and fuel efficient vehicles in its class.



Find out why #Volvo XC90 T8 was able to beat its competitors.

Mercedes GLE 500e

One of the most interesting PHEV vehicles to hit the market this year will be GLE 500e. This German hybrid SUV will have an additional 85 kW electric motor and the lithium-ion battery (8.7 kWh). Mercedes has designed GLE 500e to fit all modern trends. As expected from modern plug-in SUVs, these cars are no longer suitable just for picking up groceries.

The tandem of an electric motor and a V6 turbo enable GLE 500e to rocket to 100 kilometers per hour in just 5.3 seconds. In the all-electric mode the SUV is will be enough to drive for 30 km.

According to the manufacturer, this is the range, which is being covered by an #average German to work or back on daily basis. If the calculations are correct, all weekly driving may be handled with no gasoline money spent. Yet another interesting bonus is the quick charging time - it has been reduced to just three hours.



But there’s way more information to know about this vehicle, please refer to this review: #Mercedes GLE 500e.

Audi Q7 e-tron Quattro

Apart from using 3.0-liter turbo-diesel engine, Audi Q7 e-tron Quattro draws its acceleration power from an additional 94 kW electric motor on. The total capacity of two power units, fitted inside the first Audi crossover with a plug-in option, will reach 378 horsepower and 700 Nm of torque.

Thanks to the 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive Quattro system and lithium-ion batteries with a capacity of 17,3kW, this PHEV car will reach the speed of 60 miles per hour is just 6 seconds.

Other important stats include: the maximum speed is limited to 140mph, but it should be noted that the top speed in the electric-only mode is limited to 80 mph. Finally, the electric only range is approximated at 56 km and both diesel and electric motors can be fueled by full tanks for about 930 miles.



Don’t forget to read the full review of #Audi Q7 e-tron Quattro on this blog.

Peugeot Quartz

This Peugeot concept was used as a production experiment to combine the SUV features with the next-generation, high-performance technologies, which will make this vehicle go fast, without using too much fuel and harming the environment much. Its impressive sporty design is highlighted by the used of innovative materials.

Peugeot was one of the first manufacturers to digital fabric and materials, which were created from recycled parts.



In this brief overview we have covered just basic facts about the model but you are sure welcome to take a look at full review of #Peugeot Quartz on our website.

BMW X5 eDrive

The fans of the beloved X5model by BMW should be excited about having the upgraded version of their favorite X5-style vehicle. This one is expected to be more efficient and technologically advanced.

The car is expected to be brought to motion with the help of a 4-cylinder internal combustion engine and an electric motor powered by a block of lithium-ion batteries.

Such economic setup allows the driver to save fuel, as the new BMW X5 eDrive can do 61mpg, while the acceleration from zero to 100 km/h shouldn’t take more than 7 seconds.



More about car’s technical characteristics one may find in the #BMW X5 eDrive post on our website.

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