As with all PHEVs on the market today, the 2020 Kia Niro PHEV is a bit of a split personality. It’s not the fastest CUV on the market today, and it’s EV-only range is not spectacular, but when it comes to total range and economy, it is one of the best.
Regardless if your family is just starting out or are empty-nesters, the 2021 Nissan Rogue should be on your consideration list.
If you want a European look to your compact crossover, then look no further than the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan.
The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime is a genuine PHEV that has an awesome EV-only range, rated at 42 miles, and in our tests, we think they sandbagged that range a bit as we beat it by 50 percent.
The 2020 Buick Encore GX Essence FWD is a nice, comfortable crossover that gets 30+ mpg and has ample storage and passenger space. The design is easily among the best among its peers, and the quiet ride is a bit more premium than others in this category.
The 2020 Honda HR-V, refreshed in 2019, continues to be a good value with a roomy interior and 30+ mpg.
As a PHEV, the 2020 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid offers significantly more electric range than the hybrid, but is still lugging around a gas tank, engine, radiator, etc., which you’ll need when you want to drive more than 26 miles without charging up.
Crossover SUVs are getting better and better all the time, and the 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid AWD has earned a place in my Top 10.
If you like BMWs and want a crossover, the 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e is a good option.
This week Audi did a virtual unveiling of the Audi Q4 E-tron Coupé concept, a barely veiled version of a model that will hit the market next year.