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The 2023 Outlander PHEV benefits from the same interior upgrades that made its gas-engine sibling much more competitive, while its plug-in hybrid powertrain adds quickness, all-electric range, heft and cost.

By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor

The 2023 Prius hybrid and Prius Prime plug-in hybrid are redesigned with a more aerodynamic exterior, increased power and efficiency, and upgraded tech and safety features.
By Jane Ulitskaya
November 16, 2022

Hyundai and Genesis add 15,000 vehicles to recall involving exploding seat belt pretensioners.
By Corinne Vercoe
November 3, 2022

An issue with the high-voltage battery pack in certain Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4xe plug-in hybrids is prompting Stellantis to recall over 13,700 vehicles.
By Corinne Vercoe
October 21, 2022

More refined than the Wrangler 4xe, the Grand Cherokee 4xe lacks any other off-road-oriented hybrid competition, and while it holds its own against gas-only competition like the Land Rover Defender, it doesn’t outshine it.

By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor

With no changes other than a $255-$405 price bump for 2023 depending on the variant, shoppers can save by going with a 2022 model while it is still available.
By Jane Ulitskaya
October 3, 2022

The 2023 Outlander PHEV offers 38 miles of all-electric range from its 350-volt, 20-kWh lithium-ion battery pack — 14 more miles than the previous model.
By Jennifer Geiger
September 27, 2022

The Kia Sorento PHEV returns for the 2023 model year, but Kia has “streamlined” the plug-in hybrid lineup to a single trim.
By Brian Normile
September 19, 2022

The Grand Cherokee 4xe and Wrangler 4xe were the first Jeep models to usher in the brand’s electrified future; now the plug-in hybrids are going back in time with a pair of retro-inspired variants.
By Jane Ulitskaya
September 14, 2022

The Lincoln Corsair returns for 2023 as the smallest SUV in the brand’s lineup, bringing a new face and updated advanced driver assistance tech.
By Brian Normile
September 12, 2022