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We compared our long-term Toyota 4Runner Hybrid TRD Off-Road Premium to a Toyota Tacoma Hybrid TRD Off-Road Premium, and these are the results.
By Mike Hanley and Brian Normile
September 14, 2026
We took our long-term Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium and a Tacoma TRD Off-Road Premium on our real-world road-trip fuel-economy route, and each outperformed their EPA estimate.
By Mike Hanley
September 14, 2026
The 2027 Honda CR-V is an excellent small SUV that’s spacious, comfortable and efficient, and also remains unchanged from 2026.
By Jared Gall
September 10, 2026
Thanks to a new traditional eight-speed automatic transmission, the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT is one of the most well-rounded and satisfying mid-size, three-row SUVs available.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
The 2027 Toyota Corolla is one of the most affordable and efficient cars available. Its base price is $24,620 (all prices include destination); the Corolla Hybrid starts at $26,470.
By Jared Gall
September 8, 2026
Shoppers should consider their needs before buying an EV, hybrid or PHEV, as well as charging limitations, how their climate will affect range, longer charging times, and potential local tax incentives or subsidies.
By Cars.com Editors
September 3, 2026
The redesigned 2027 Lexus NX switches to a fully electrified lineup consisting of the hybrid NX 350h and plug-in hybrid NX 450h+. Sales start later this year.
By Jared Gall
September 3, 2026
The 2026 Lexus RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid and 500h hybrid sit at the top of the RX lineup, and there are some significant differences between them.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
Read on for a quick look at five things we like about the 2026 Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid Wagon and two things we don’t after driving one.
By Jim Travers
August 28, 2026
The 2027 Kia Niro combines space, value, affordability and efficiency in a fresh-faced package, with pricing for the updated subcompact SUV starting at $31,385 (with destination).
By Jared Gall
August 28, 2026