Anonymous
08/27/2021 12:00
Subject: Re:Hybrid SUV, 3 rows, non plug in, higher end but luxury not required
Using the RAV4 Hybrid vs. RAV4 Prime as an example, the plug-in Prime would give you a performance advantage even if you never plugged it in. Since it, unlike the regular hybrid, is designed to be usable with the gas engine not running, the electric motors are more powerful. I assume they provide this power, along with the gas engine, for peak acceleration even if you never plug it in.
Anonymous
08/27/2021 10:53
Subject: Re:Hybrid SUV, 3 rows, non plug in, higher end but luxury not required
Lincoln Aviator. It’s pretty amazing.
Anonymous
08/27/2021 10:52
Subject: Re:Hybrid SUV, 3 rows, non plug in, higher end but luxury not required
We had the Volvo XC 90 and replaced it with Toyota Highlander. Never missed the XC 90; loved the Highlander.
Anonymous
08/27/2021 10:34
Subject: Hybrid SUV, 3 rows, non plug in, higher end but luxury not required
Thank you so much for the responses. That makes sense. Our street parking set up makes setting up a plug in station at home difficult.
Anonymous
08/27/2021 00:06
Subject: Hybrid SUV, 3 rows, non plug in, higher end but luxury not required
Yeah - you don't have to plug in. But you are paying a lot for a plug in hybrid that will go about 20 miles without gas. Personally, I love my plug-in hybrid because it gets me to work and back on a nightly charge, and I have not filled up gas in about 5 months, since I took my last long road trip.
Anonymous
08/26/2021 21:00
Subject: Hybrid SUV, 3 rows, non plug in, higher end but luxury not required
Anonymous wrote:Okay, that’s good to know. Is that rue for all hybrid plug ins? That you can get away with not plugging them in?
That might actually work if I could plug it in at work every once in a while…
Yes but the weight penalty of the large batteries decreases your mpg if you don’t plug in.
Anonymous
08/26/2021 20:53
Subject: Hybrid SUV, 3 rows, non plug in, higher end but luxury not required
Bump
Anonymous
08/25/2021 20:39
Subject: Hybrid SUV, 3 rows, non plug in, higher end but luxury not required
Anonymous wrote:Okay, that’s good to know. Is that rue for all hybrid plug ins? That you can get away with not plugging them in?
That might actually work if I could plug it in at work every once in a while…
Does anyone know if you can just never plug in a Volvo XC90 hybrid?
Anonymous
08/24/2021 22:59
Subject: Hybrid SUV, 3 rows, non plug in, higher end but luxury not required
Thank you!
Anonymous
08/24/2021 14:44
Subject: Re:Hybrid SUV, 3 rows, non plug in, higher end but luxury not required
Kia Sorento hybrid - love it. Getting >40 mpg, mixed city/highway.
Anonymous
08/23/2021 19:39
Subject: Hybrid SUV, 3 rows, non plug in, higher end but luxury not required
Any more thoughts?
If you considered a Highlander hybrid but bought something else with three row option, what’d you get?
If you considered a Highlander hybrid but bought something else with three row option, what’d you get?
Anonymous
08/22/2021 17:10
Subject: Hybrid SUV, 3 rows, non plug in, higher end but luxury not required
Try the Lexus 450HL
Anonymous
08/22/2021 17:04
Subject: Hybrid SUV, 3 rows, non plug in, higher end but luxury not required
Okay, that’s good to know. Is that rue for all hybrid plug ins? That you can get away with not plugging them in?
That might actually work if I could plug it in at work every once in a while…
That might actually work if I could plug it in at work every once in a while…
Anonymous
08/22/2021 16:36
Subject: Hybrid SUV, 3 rows, non plug in, higher end but luxury not required
Anonymous wrote:Would love the Volvo 90 hybrid except it is plug in. Anything similar that is hybrid but not plug in? Thinking Toyota Highlander is next best option. I want a flexible third row option for kids but we will not use often.
Thank you for your insights!
Well you don'y have to plug it in, still gives you hybrid benefits. You'll pay more for it but likely still qualifies for a tax credit. And in DC you get some other tax break. I have a BMW X5 plug in that is similar but sadly no third row.
Anonymous
08/22/2021 16:22
Subject: Hybrid SUV, 3 rows, non plug in, higher end but luxury not required
Would love the Volvo 90 hybrid except it is plug in. Anything similar that is hybrid but not plug in? Thinking Toyota Highlander is next best option. I want a flexible third row option for kids but we will not use often.
Thank you for your insights!
Thank you for your insights!