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Efficient Hatchback:
2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

July 29, 2019 by admin 5 Comments

The Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid is available in three trims.

We’ve passed the tipping point where crossovers and similar people movers are outselling cars across the United States. Truly, the majority of customers shopping for a new vehicle prefers a utility vehicle or pickup truck to the coupes, sedans, and wagons that once represented the car market.

An important sub-set of the market are hybrid electric vehicles, popularized by the Toyota Prius, but also offered by a variety of manufacturers, including Hyundai. Indeed, Hyundai has been producing hybrid vehicles about as long as have Toyota and Honda, but it wasn’t until 2011 that the first Sonata Hybrid rolled out stateside.

Today, Hyundai has a lot more to show for it than its midsize Sonata Hybrid. Beginning in 2017, the automaker released its Ioniq line of electrified vehicles, which now includes hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric variants. Auto Trends has tested two: the standard hybrid and the electric variant, the latter just briefly at a Hyundai media event in 2017.

The Ioniq line takes aim at the Toyota Prius, which is comprised of standard and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Toyota doesn’t have an all-electric Prius, although it does offer a fuel-cell Mirai, which competes with the Hyundai Nexo fuel-cell electric vehicle.

As for this review, our model is the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Limited. The Ioniq is a compact sedan, whose nearest competitor beyond the Prius is the all-new 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid.



2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Overview

Hyundai offers the 2019 Ioniq Hybrid in Blue ($22,400), SEL ($24,950), and Limited ($28,550) trims. You’ll also add a $930 destination charge to this front-wheel-drive model with room for five.

Here are the highlights of the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid:

1. Standard, loaded, and over-the-top trims.

Hyundai could have offered the Ioniq Hybrid in one trim, just like the Corolla Hybrid. Instead, you’ll find three trims: Blue, SEL, and Limited.

The Blue trim is the most efficient of the three (more about that later) and comes with standard automatic headlights, door handle approach lights, and 15-inch wheels. Other standard features include keyless entry with push-button start, a tilt-and-telescopic steering column, climate control, cloth seats, and a split-fold-down rear bench seat. Further, you’ll find full power accessories, an audio package with a 7-inch color display, and smartphone compatibility with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay included. This is no strip model as you can deduce.




The SEL trim is likely where most shoppers will start their search. This one adds heated front seats and a power-adjustable driver’s seat with adjustable lumbar support. You’ll also find such safety features as adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert, and lane-keep assist. Lastly, Hyundai adds a 7-inch LCD for the instrument panel.

At the top of the range is the Limited, which quite frankly brings in many premium features and offers the lone package option. Here, you’ll find high-definition headlights with LED accent lighting, automatic high beams, 17-inch alloy wheels, a power tilt-and-slide sunroof, and Hyundai Blue Link connectivity services.

Only the Limited trim offers the Ultimate package ($2,200). This package adds such things as dynamic bending light technology, which expands nighttime lighting as the headlights pivot slightly. You’ll also find navigation, an 8-inch color touchscreen display, an 8-speaker audio system, wireless device charging, and a cargo cover.

2. You’ll pay $3,450 more for one.

The Ioniq and Hyundai Elantra share a common platform. In fact, both models measure 106.3 inches long between the wheels. If you’re comparing hatchbacks, the Ioniq and Elantra GT are just $1,700 apart.

Averaging 55 mpg to the Elantra’s 35 mpg means huge savings at the pump. With gas costing an average of $2.65 per gallon, this means it costs $31.54 to fill an Ioniq Hybrid, while the Elantra comes in at $37.10. The hybrid has an 11.9-gallon fuel tank to the Elantra sedan’s 14.0-gallon tank.



For individuals driving 15,000 miles per year, the Elantra sedan would consume 428.57 gallons of gasoline, but just 272.73 in the hybrid. The fuel costs in the gas model would come in at $1,135.71, while the hybrid would cost $722.73. The difference is $412.98 annually, but that’s as long as gas prices hold steady.

How long will it take to recoup the extra cost of the Ioniq Hybrid over the Elantra sedan? About 8.35 years ($3,450 divided by $412.98). You’ll see a shorter recoupment period with the Elantra GT although it isn’t as efficient as the sedan.

3. Super fuel-efficient.

On paper, the Hyundai Ioniq is as fuel-efficient as they come. The standard Blue model carries an EPA rating of 57 mpg in the city and 59 mpg on the highway for a combined 58 mpg. For the other two trims, the rating comes in at 55 mpg in the city, 54 mpg on the highway, and 55 mpg combined.

These numbers are incredible and come in slightly higher than the standard-bearing Toyota Prius and its top 56 mpg rating. But what’s achieved on paper is often different in real life. Factors such as weather conditions and driving habits must be considered. Indeed, at least some of my drive time took place with the mercury approaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Optimum conditions for a hybrid are generally in the 70s. Cold weather can impact fuel economy too.

Like other hybrids, the Ioniq prominently posts fuel economy information on the instrument panel to get you to drive conservatively. As with every hybrid I drive, I routinely ease up on the gas pedal and ease down on the brake pedal to maximize efficiency.

My fuel economy ranged as high as 60.1 mpg, before finishing at 49.3 mpg.

On the Road

The Hyundai Ioniq is motivated by a 104-horsepower gas engine with an electric motor adding its own power as needed. Under full throttle, the Ioniq delivers a combined 139 horsepower and that’s close to the 147 horsepower of the Elantra.

Also when operating under full throttle, the Ioniq demonstrates that it isn’t merely an economy car. It isn’t especially fast, but it’ll get you down a freeway entrance ramp with confidence. Steering is light and sufficiently weighted; handling is competent. This car delivers braking with only a minimal amount of squishiness was noticed.

Unlike some competing models, Hyundai eschews a continuously variable transmission, choosing a six-speed dual-clutch automatic to route power to the front wheels. The transmission shifts smoothly while also keeping engine noise from whining.



Parting Thoughts: 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

As long as fuel prices remain relatively low (below $3 per gallon), hybrid electric vehicles remain a tough sell. But if you’re looking to conserve fuel and do your part to limit emissions, then a hybrid makes sense. Importantly, range anxiety isn’t a concern as it is with pure electric models.

Hyundai may not have the hybrid recognition of Toyota, but it is a factor in the market. Importantly, its Ioniq line gives customers a variety of options not matched by any other model. Keep in mind that the Ioniq Electric is available in select states: California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Vermont, while the other two models are available everywhere Hyundai dealers are found.


2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Specifications


Hyundai 2019 Ioniq Hybrid
Segment Compact hatchback
Base Sticker Price $23,330 (including a $930 destination charge)
Price as tested $31,760
Standard Engine 1.6-liter, inline-four
Horsepower 139 @ 5,700 RPMs
Torque (lb.-ft.) 109 @ 4,000 RPMs
Transmission Six-speed dual-clutch automatic
Seating 5
Curb Weight (pounds) 2,966 to 3,115
Wheelbase (inches) 106.3
Length (inches) 176.0
Width (inches) 71.7
Height (inches) 56.9
Head room (f,r…inches) 39.1, 37.4
Leg room (f,r…inches) 42.2, 35.7
Shoulder room (f,r…inches) 56.1, 55.0
Hip room (f,r…inches) 53.8, 52.9
Storage (cubic feet) 26.5
Gross vehicle weight (pounds) 3,935
Towing (pounds) NR
Payload (pounds) NR
Fuel Regular
Fuel Tank (gallons) 11.9
EPA Fuel MPG (city/highway) 55/54/55 city/highway/combined
Manufacturing Plant Ulsan, South Korea


See Also — Nothing Ironic About the Hyundai Ioniq

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Filed Under: New Car Reviews Tagged With: front-wheel drive, HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE, Hyundai, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Elantra GT, Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, Toyota Corolla Hybrid, Toyota Prius

Hybrid Finesse: 2017 Hyundai Ioniq

October 5, 2017 by admin 5 Comments

Hyundai’s Ioniq line of electrified vehicles is here.

2017 Hyundai Ioniq Limited

The Prius has long been synonymous with “hybrid” ever since Toyota launched this model two decades ago. Since then, various manufacturers have attempted to replicate Toyota’s success, but nearly every new model has failed to make a dent in Toyota’s dominance.

But that hasn’t stopped Hyundai from launching its own line of electrified vehicles. Moreover, its all-new family of Ioniq models goes one step further than Toyota does with the Prius — it includes a full-electric model as well as standard and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

The front-wheel drive Ioniq trio are in the midst of a months long roll out with the standard hybrid arriving first followed by the EV (California only). This fall, the PHEV version debuts, supplying a happy medium between the two earlier models.

2017 Hyundai Ioniq

2017 Hyundai Ioniq LimitedRecently, a 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid passed through my press fleet rotation. This wasn’t the first time I drove one, but my full week with it afforded me with the opportunity to spend much more time with one than I was able to do this past February during an all-too-brief media event.

Hyundai offers the Ioniq in three trims: Blue ($22,200), SEL ($23,950), and Limited ($27,500). Add $835 for destination. My test model was an Ioniq Limited, which added a $3,000 Ultimate Package.

The Ultimate package brings in such safety items as automatic headlamps with dynamic bending technology, rear parking sensors, and automatic emergency braking with smart cruise control. The latter two combine to not just keep a safe distance between the Ioniq and the car immediately in front, but stop this vehicle if you don’t take action quickly. The remaining items in this package include navigation, an 8-speaker Infinity audio system, a wireless device charger, cargo cover, and a Blue Link guidance package.

Exterior Highlights

2017 Hyundai Elantra LimitedTake a quick look at the Ioniq and you may see the Elantra. This isn’t a mistake — Hyundai built its fleet of electrified cars on the Elantra’s platform. But there are some differences evident, particularly the tapered rear end that forms the Ioniq’s hatchback. From a three-quarter view, it appears unfinished or at least it seems like a cross between a trunk and a hatch.

Hyundai’s broad grille is evident — wider at the top and narrower at the bottom. The headlights flow out from the top; at the bottom corner are pronounced pockets for the available fog lamps. Front to back you’ll find clean lines, sculpting and on some models trim embellishments. The Ioniq certainly doesn’t employ the controversial styling cues of the Prius, but it does share its split rear window look. My test model also featured wraparound LED tail lamps along with diffuser-like trim.

2017 Hyundai Ioniq LimitedAll Ioniq models come with active grille shutters for improved fuel efficiency, a rear spoiler, and dual manual-folding body color power side mirrors. You’ll also find projector headlights with daytime running lights, automatic headlights, and even has door handle approach lights — the same as you’ll find in far more expensive models.

Additional features found on the other trims include heated side mirrors, chrome trim, HID headlights, and LED taillights. The previously mentioned Ultimate Package for the Limited trim also brings in dynamic bending light technology — I tried it and it works very well: hit any corner and the lights tilt slightly as you turn your wheel before correcting. With it, you’ll enjoy a wider angle view on dark roads, which means you’ll also pick up eye shine sooner and hopefully avoid hitting a deer.

Most models are outfitted with what Hyundai calls 15-inch Eco-spoke wheels. On the Limited, the wheels measure 17 inches.

Interior Overview

2017 Hyundai Ioniq LimitedYes, you can fit five people in the Ioniq. Hyundai models are typically very roomy and often measure at the top of each respective segment’s passenger volume limit. You’ll find comfortable bucket seats up front and a 60-40 split fold-down bench seat in the second row. Definitely, the rear seat is best for two, but you can fit three in a pinch.

The focal point of the this model is the instrument panel, which includes hybrid gauges to help you enhance fuel economy. Truthfully, I looked at the gauges a lot, especially when I wanted to reach my next mpg threshold.

I’m a fan of Hyundai’s center stack/console. The layout is clean and the bottom part of the stack features a large open area to hold your smartphone with the USB port conveniently placed nearby. The under-the-armrest storage area is deep and includes a removable tray. There are lots of other storage areas in the Ioniq too, including in the doors.

Standard equipment includes keyless entry with push-button ignition, full power accessories, a tilt-and-telescopic steering column, steering wheel-mounted controls, air conditioning, manually operated front seats, and cloth seats. Upgrades include a power driver’s seat, leather-covered seats, heated front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, an automatic dimming rearview mirror, and LED interior illumination. A cargo cover, floor-mounted rear vents, and a driver seat memory system is included with the Limited’s Ultimate package.

Safety Features and Ratings

2017 Hyundai Ioniq LimitedYou won’t find safety ratings yet from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) nor from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). We expect some sort of crash testing to be conducted in the near future and likely on the hybrid model.

That said, we’re confident the Ioniq delivers on all the important crashworthiness categories given that the very similar 2017 Elantra pulled down a Top Safety Pick+ rating, the Institute’s highest score.

Top Technologies

2017 Hyundai Ioniq LimitedTech and Hyundai go hand in hand. Yes, the same can be said about other manufacturers, but when it comes to Hyundai products, they seem to always go a step further. The 2017 Ioniq reflects that care.

Standard equipment includes an audio package with HD Radio, satellite radio, Bluetooth connectivity, USB and auxiliary input jacks, and a 7-inch color display. You’ll also find Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone compatibility.

Optional equipment brings in an 8-speaker Infinity audio system, an 8-inch color display with navigation, Blue Link telematics, and a wireless phone charging pad at the base of the center console.

On the Road: 2017 Hyundai Ioniq

Hyundai’s first try at a hybrid employs a familiar engine: the 1.6-liter four-cylinder powerplant found in such models as the Accent and Elantra. But there is a difference here as this version runs on the efficient Atkinson cycle and features a long stroke and optimized cooling.

You’ll also find a permanent magnet electric motor and a dual-clutch six-speed automatic transmission optimized for the engine and electric motor. Electric power is stored in a lithium-ion polymer battery.

By itself, the gas engine might be too weak for this model. Fortunately, when you need to floor it, the Ioniq responds in kind, pushing 139 total system horsepower. Also aiding and abetting in all this is the Ioniq’s relatively lightweight frame — nearly 3,000 pounds.

The 2017 Ioniq hybrids does what it needs to do — deliver top fuel economy. Steering is light to the touch, handling is surprisingly agile thanks to the multi-line rear suspension, and braking feels like it does in most any other hybrid — squishy at the outset before firmly bringing this hatchback to a stop. Should you tire of the default eco mode, you can switch to sport mode to maximize performance. Of course, in doing so fuel economy suffers.

Because you have gauges to guide you, it isn’t too hard to optimize your fuel economy. I averaged 50.6 mpg over one segment compared to the 54 mpg posted. Although I came up short, temperatures were above average for the week I had this model. Thus, unless you’re driving during optimum ambient conditions — somewhere around 72 degrees — you’re likely to come up short. Still, 50.6 mpg is amazing.

2017 Hyundai Ioniq Limited

Parting Thoughts: 2017 Hyundai Ioniq

So, Hyundai has finally done it: they’ve given consumers a compelling alternative to the Toyota Prius. This model costs less than the Prius, offers better fuel economy, and it doesn’t have the controversial styling of the Toyota. It also offers a lifetime warranty on the battery pack — if you experience complete failure (not degradation), then

Although I’m not recommending the base model, the Blue’s $23,085 base price point puts a high-mileage hybrid in the price range of more consumers. Sure, you could opt for a similarly equipped Elantra and pay thousands less, but with the potential for fuel economy in the high 50s mpg, you’re looking at a compelling reason to go green.

Still, I typically recommend shoppers look one grade above the base model to get at least some of the amenities they want. For just $1,750 more than the Blue, the SEL adds heated front seats, leather touches, a more detailed instrument cluster, improved exterior trim, along with blind spot detection with rear-cross traffic alert and lane change assist.

Some buyers may want to hold off and wait for the PHEV Ioniq to appear as it’ll provide even better fuel economy. Importantly, most consumers should qualify for a federal tax credit, which should offset some of the premium cost of the plug-in model. A tax credit is available with the electric Ioniq too, but not with the standard hybrid.
2017 Hyundai Ioniq Limited

2017 Hyundai Ioniq Limited

2017 Hyundai Ioniq Limited

2017 Hyundai Ioniq Limited

2017 Hyundai Ioniq Limited

2017 Hyundai Ioniq Limited


2017 Hyundai Ioniq Limited

  • Sticker price from $27,500 (plus $835 destination fee)
  • Price as tested: $31,460
  • Seats five
  • Engine: 1.6-liter I4 gas, Atkinson cycle
  • 104 horsepower @ 5,700 RPM
  • 109 foot-pounds of torque @ 4,000 RPM
  • Electric motor: 125 foot-pounds of torque
  • 139 total system horsepower
  • 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission/li>
  • Wheelbase: 106.3 inches
  • Length: 176 inches
  • Width: 71.7 inches
  • Height: 56.9 inches
  • Passenger volume: 96.2 cubic feet
  • Storage volume: 26.5 cubic feet
  • Towing capacity: NR
  • EPA: 55/54 (standard) 57/59 (Blue) mpg city/highway
  • Regular gasoline
  • Fuel tank: 11.9 gallons
  • Curb weight: From 2,996 to 3,172 pounds
  • IIHS safety rating: NR
  • Limited vehicle warranty: 5 years/60,000 miles
  • Powertrain warranty: 10 years/100,000 miles
  • Corrosion warranty: 7 years/unlimited miles
  • Electric battery warranty: Lifetime/unlimited miles
  • Vehicle assembly: Ulsan, South Korea

2017 Hyundai Ioniq Limited


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Filed Under: New Car Reviews Tagged With: 2017 cars, 2017 Ioniq, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, BLUE LINK, ELECTRIC VEHICLE, hybrid, HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Ioniq, Toyota Prius

Weekly Driver: Second-Generation Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

December 10, 2015 by admin 7 Comments

Hyundai rolls out the second iteration of its only hybrid model. For 2016, a plug-in variant is also offered.

Unless your name is Toyota, sticking with hybrids can seem like a losing proposition. Indeed, Toyota outsells all manufacturers combined by a 2-to-1 margin and that leaves the remaining companies to do battle for a share of the shrinking2233 vehicle electrification pie.

Blame much lower fuel prices for hamstringing hybrid sales. And with current prices below $2 per gallon in most states, consumers know that they’ll never recoup their investment unless the manufacturer offers them stepped up incentives.

Hyundai, like many other Toyota competitors, must continue with hybrids to meet ever more stringent federal fuel economy standards. Hyundai may be a in a better position than most major manufacturers as it doesn’t have pickup trucks and full-size SUVs to skew its fuel economy ratings. Still, like every other manufacturer, they’ll need both standard and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to reach the 54.5 mpg average come 2025.

Over the past 30 months, I’ve had five Hyundai Sonata models to test drive. The first and most recent models were the Sonata Hybrid Limited, the top-end edition of this electrified midsize sedan.

2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid.
2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid.

Second-Generation Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

That initial model represented Hyundai’s first generation Sonata Hybrid. Beginning in 2016, the second-generation model arrived, powered by a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and an electric motor. The current electric powertrain combination makes 193 horsepower compared with the 199 horsepower the previous model with a 2.4-liter engine delivered.

That translates into a notable boost in fuel economy from 36 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway (38 combined) for the 2015 edition to 40 mpg in the city and 44 mpg on the highway for the 2016 model (42 combined). Take off 1 mpg for the 2016 Sonata Hybrid Limited as its 63 extra pounds of bulk weighs in.

The 2016 hybrid is based on the seventh-generation Sonata, released in 2015. As is sometimes customary, Hyundai waited a full model year to bring out the new hybrid model. This approach gave Hyundai the opportunity to refine its new hybrid as well as draw extra attention to the model. And for the first time, the standard hybrid is now joined by a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), a trend most manufacturers are embracing.

Refreshed and Slippery Exterior

As before, there are some important styling differences between the gasoline and hybrid models, especially as found in the front and rear fascias. Those changes are mostly functional, which enables the hybrid to tie the pure electric Tesla Model S in the coefficient of drag with both vehicles coming in at 0.24.

The new hybrid has gained a larger grille, a design unique to the line, special front and rear bumpers, front and rear lights, chrome side sill moldings, and eco-spoke alloy wheel designs. The expected hybrid “blue drive” badging is also present.


See Also — High Efficiency: Hyundai Sonata Hybrid


Inside, the Sonata Hybrid offers one of the largest cabins in its class. Notably, the cabin size is so large that the EPA rates this sedan as a “full size” model. And you still have the larger Azera, Genesis and Equus to consider!

The cabin is smartly and elegantly laid out with all controls at the ready and easy to decipher. I especially appreciated the uncluttered center console with its easy-to-read navigation screen on top, followed by knobs and switches to operate the audio and climate control systems.

At the base of the console is a covered compartment, where two USB ports, a 12-volt outlet, and an auxiliary input port are present. A dedicated smartphone cubby sits in front of the compartment for easy connectivity. The transmission shifter, electronic parking brake, two cup holders and a covered storage compartment split the front seats. Each door comes with storage pockets and cup holders; two additional cup holders are in the rear middle seat position.

Roomy and Comfortable Interior

Driver comfort was never an issue with this hybrid as sufficient bolstering and lumbar support does the trick. The back seat is especially roomy and can fit three adults with ease. That’s an advantage Hyundai has over most of its competitors and something that shouldn’t be overlooked. It probably also explains why the only slightly larger, but more expensive Azera doesn’t sell well — it simply isn’t necessary.

Hyundai held the Sonata Hybrid’s price in check for 2016, giving it a $26,000 base price. Choose the Limited and you pay $30,100, getting a whole host of goodies: 17-inch alloy wheels, HID Xenon headlights, a heated steering wheel, a power driver’s seat with lumbar support, heated front and rear seats, ventilated front seats, leather seats, a 60-40 split-folding rear bench seat, rear window manual sunshades, and blind-spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert.

Sonata Hybrid, As Tested

My test model also included the Limited Ultimate package ($4,500), what brought in a navigation system with an 8-inch color display, a panoramic sunroof, an Infinity premium audio system, an electronic parking brake and several safety features, including lane departure warning, forward collision warning, smart cruise control, and automatic high beam assist. You’re looking at $35,000 for a fully optioned hybrid.

Start the ignition and you’ll be met by dead silence. Prepare to roll away from a stop on electric power, something that can be maintained at speeds of up to 74 mph. But don’t worry: when you need full power, the engine kicks in. Importantly, both the engine and the electric battery pack will send power to the front wheels together from time to time, especially when you enter a highway or ascend a hill.

You’ll have proof of that dual power too, found smack dab in the middle of the instrument panel. That’s where you’ll find the energy flow meter, but you have to look for it. Simply adjust the info controls on the steering wheel and you’ll find the meter. What’s especially welcome here is that the meter shows you exactly what is taking place when you drive.

The schematic shows an outline of the engine along with the two front wheels and the battery pack. Flowing lines reveal when the engine is sending power to the wheels and/or to the battery pack. When the battery pack is sending power to the front wheels, and when both the engine and battery are sending power to the front wheels — that’s when the full 193 horsepower is at work.

It’s one of the more helpful gauges present, although on the left side of the instrument panel you have additional EV information to consider. In all, I managed to average 39 mpg — an outstanding number considering my lead foot and the cold morning temperatures that always adversely impact any EV’s fuel economy.


2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

  • Sticker price from $26,000
  • Price as tested: $34,600 (estimated)
  • Seats 5
  • 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder gasoline engine
  • Interior-permanent magnet synchronous motor
  • Lithium-polymer battery; 56kW output
  • 154 horsepower @ 6,000 RPM (net 193 horsepower)
  • 140 foot-pounds of torque @ 5,000 RPM
  • 3.19 inches bore by 3.82 inches stroke
  • Engine compression ratio: 13.5-to-1
  • 6-speed manual transmission
  • Wheelbase: 110.4 inches
  • Length: 191.1 inches
  • Width: 73.4 inches
  • Height: 57.9 inches
  • Passenger volume: 106.1 cubic feet
  • Storage volume: 13.3 cubic feet
  • Towing capacity: NR
  • EPA: 39 mpg city, 43 mpg highway
  • Regular grade gasoline
  • Fuel tank: 15.85 gallons
  • Curb weight: From 3,497 pounds
  • IIHS safety rating: Top Safety Pick+ (2016)
  • Limited vehicle warranty: 5 years/60,000 miles
  • Powertrain warranty: 10 years/100,000 miles
  • Corrosion warranty: 7 years/unlimited miles
  • Hybrid warranty: 10 years/100,000 miles
  • Vehicle assembly: Montgomery, Alabama

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Filed Under: New Car Reviews Tagged With: 2016 cars, HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE, HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID, LITHIUM-POLYMER BATTERY PACK, Midsize Sedan, PHEV

Gone Green: 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid

February 21, 2014 by admin 8 Comments

Its not easy being green.

Five Subaru models have come and gone from my driveway, weekly loaners that ranged from the very good to the outstanding. Subaru’s consistent quality, dependability, and reliability has not been lost on me nor on the many new and returning buyers who continue to drive brand sales to record levels.

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid
2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid.

First-Ever Gas-Electric Hybrid

In 2013, Subaru introduced the XV Crosstrek, a model that comes in slightly smaller than the Forester, but shares the Foresters $21,995 base price. Both models provide a crossover utility vehicle entry point to the Subaru brand with the larger Outback and still larger Tribeca its two other crossovers.

As Subaru’s fourth and most recent crossover, the XV Crosstrek has helped fuel the automakers growth given that 53,741 units were sold in 2013, its first full calendar year of production. This spring, a hybrid version debuts, extending the models sales possibilities further. It is Subaru’s first hybrid offering, but some improvements need to be made as its fuel economy disappoints and seating comfort falls short.

Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid

When it goes on sale in spring 2014, the Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid will be sold in standard or base ($25,995) and Hybrid Touring ($29,295) editions. The standard hybrid version carries a $4,000 price premium over the base gas model, but also includes automatic climate control, keyless entry and push button start, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an upgraded instrument cluster and other enhancements that effectively cuts that price premium in half.

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid

A typical practice of car manufacturers is to deliver hybrid models with improved content over comparable base gas models, as is evident in the Subaru. But, that practice can confuse consumers who may think that they have to pay $4,000 to $5,000 more in a bid to save a few mpg and achieve a corresponding reduction in emissions. It pays to explore the available trim levels to make a realistic comparison.

Fuel Economy Falls Short

And it is a robust miles per gallon (mpg) boost that hybrids should deliver across the board, right? Well, that isn’t how it works with this Subaru. It comes in at an EPA-rated 29 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway, while its gas-only counterpart is rated at 25 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway. Thus, the mpg gains are realized around town only, not on the highway.

As tested, this model delivered 27 mpg across 280.1 miles of driving. For the first 140 miles that average was just 22.3 mpg until I took the Crosstrek on a non-stop, 124-minute drive that was 95 percent highway riding, covering 116 miles. That trip yielded an average 32.7 mpg or very close to the EPA stated highway mileage.

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid

Certainly, cold weather affected fuel mileage earlier in the week (temperatures in the 20s to 40s) with the Fahrenheit hitting 55 degrees as I completed my extended drive time. All hybrid models are impacted by weather conditions and will at times deliver less than stellar fuel economy just count on that.

Hybrid Drivetrain System

Subaru’s hybrid system marries its 2.0-liter boxer four cylinder engine with a continuously variable automatic transmission, integrating the latter with an electric motor. The gasoline engine is the same one used in the BRZ where its dual active valve control enhancement produces 200 horsepower. That feature is not part of the hybrids makeup, thus you get a maximum 160-hp with this Crosstrek.

Step on the accelerator and away you go. Power is sufficient, but not noteworthy. What you cant miss is the whine of the engine and the noticeable rubber band pulling effect of the CVT: very present annoyances that detract from the drive.

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid

Ground clearance comes in at 8.7 inches, matching the Forester and the gas-powered Crosstrek. You get the familiar symmetrical all-wheel drive system, what delivers a sure grip on wet roads. The hybrid stays true to other Subaru benefits including very good steering and braking. No disappointment for buyers there.

The Crosstrek offers a familiar Subaru face with its signature grille flanked by flared, projector beam automatic headlamps. Fog lights are standard as is a rear spoiler and a rear wiper/washer. This model also comes with heated side mirrors with turn signal indicators, wheel arch cladding, LED tail lights, raised roof rails, and chrome touches. Its dark-gray aluminum-alloy wheels are shod within 17-inch all-season tires.

Cabin Comfort and Features

Inside, seating is for five, but is most comfortable for four with the rear center arm rest folded down. All models are equipped with front bucket seats and a 60/40 fold flat rear seat. Heated cloth seats are standard; the Hybrid Touring edition gets leather-appointed seating.

The drivers seat offers 6-way manual control. I found that seat uncomfortable most of the time and tolerable at other times. Back support and bolstering are simply not sufficient. Can you say, lower back pain? My family also aired their complaints about the back seat, describing the seats as hard and not comfortable. Uncomfortable seats alone are enough to redirect my attention to a different model such as the Subaru Forester.

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid

The instrument panel features speedometer and odometer analog displays with a bright blue background. In the center of the panel is a drivers information center featuring a fuel read out and other details. Centered on top of the dashboard is a nifty digital screen that displays climate information, current time, and overall mpg. It also provides trip information including elapsed time, miles driven, and average mpg. It automatically resets every time you stop the vehicle.

Subaru’s First Hybrid Electric Vehicle

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Soft touch materials, textured plastic and brightwork trim are found throughout the cabin. This model offers eight drink holders: beverage holders are found in all four door pockets and cup holders are located in the front center console and in the rear drop down arm rest.

There is a sufficient number of storage compartments inside of the cabin. The two grocery bag hooks and four tie-downs in the rear storage compartment are a nice feature.

The heated seats were also a welcome feature, offering two-level temperature settings (low/high), taking the edge off of the hard seats. Subaru equips the XV Crosstrek Hybrid with a 6-speaker audio system, but there is no SiriusXM satellite radio at this price point. Yes, thats what tuning to local stations is like I had nearly forgotten.

To get an enhanced audio system with iTunes tagging and HD radio youll need to choose the Hybrid Touring edition. With the top-end model you also get a navigation system.

Subaru, But Not This One

Though the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid fell short of my personal expectations, it did nothing to diminish my overall positive perceptions of the brand. Given that it is Subaru’s first attempt to produce a gas electric hybrid, improvements will come and make this model more competitive.

I would also like to see Subaru engineers recalibrate the automatic stop/start feature so that it does not kick in so quickly. As currently engineered, it cuts the engine off nearly the moment you come to a stop even as you enter an intersection and pause to make a left turn. A five-second longer delay would eliminate that sensation with little effect on fuel mileage.

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid

  • Sticker price from $25,995
  • Price as tested: $26,820
  • Seats 5 occupants
  • 2.0-liter 16-valve four cylinder boxer engine
  • Maximum 160 horsepower (148 gas engine)
  • Maximum 163 foot-pounds of torque (145 gas engine)
  • 3.31 inches bore by 3.54 inches stroke
  • Engine compression ratio: 10.8-to-1
  • Continuously variable automatic transmission
  • Lithium-ion battery pack
  • Electric motor: 13.4 hp; 48 lb.-ft. torque
  • Hybrid battery: 13.5kW, 100.8V nickel-metal-hydride
  • Wheelbase: 103.7 inches
  • Length: 175.2 inches
  • Width: 70.1 inches
  • Height: 63.6 inches
  • Passenger volume: 97.5 cubic feet
  • Storage volume: 21.5/50.2 cubic feet
  • Towing capacity: N/R
  • EPA: 29 mpg city, 33 mpg highway
  • Regular grade gasoline
  • Fuel tank: 13.7 gallons
  • Curb weight: From 3,451 pounds
  • Vehicle assembly: Japan

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Filed Under: New Car Reviews Tagged With: all-wheel drive, boxer engine, CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION, four-cylinder engine, HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE, lithium-ion battery, SEATS, STOP/START TECHNOLOGY, Subaru Forester, SUBARU XV CROSSTREK HYBRID, XV CROSSTREK HYBRID

Toyota Prius: Innovation Breeds Success

November 7, 2013 by admin 1 Comment

When you are hot, you are hot. When you are not, then you must be one of the few manufacturers that are taking on the Toyota Prius. These manufacturers currently number just two: Honda and Ford, but each one has much catching up to do if they’re to make a laudable challenge to the hybrid leader.

It isn’t that the Honda Insight and Ford C-MAX are not worthy competitors. It is that consumers are fixated on the Prius name, one that has built up a cachet of goodwill since its introduction.

2013 Toyota Prius Three
Autumn Delight: Toyota Prius Three.

Prius = Hybrid

Prius is synonymous with hybrid, a model released to the US market in 2001 and now on its third generational platform. The Prius family also represents four different vehicles, with three new ones added since 2012. I got to play around with a Toyota Prius Three for a week recently and can say that I now have a much better understanding why this models appeal is so strong.

The standard Prius model comes in five trim levels, with four offered in the United States: Two, Three, Four and Five. Its a simple nomenclature that you wont find etched on the cars body as you would with other models (e.g. Toyota Corolla LE), and that probably suits Prius owners just fine. After all, the Prius is a status symbol for the environmental sustainable set, individuals that may be much more interested with viewing the dashboard-placed instrument panel than anything else.

And it is the Prius hybrid innovation that keeps customers coming to a model that seats five comfortably and averages a whopping 50 mpg. Toyota calls its patented technology Hybrid Synergy Drive, what seamlessly switches between gasoline and electric power, or combines the two when optimum power is needed. And that combination brings out a certain fun factor or a surprise that a 1.8-liter four cylinder engine and a electric motor can give you when a potent power boost is desired.

Toyota Prius Three Amenities

As delivered, the Prius Three adds in a few goodies not found in the Two. You get a display audio system with navigation, including a 6.1-inch touchscreen with backup camera display. It also has a three-door smart key system that enables you to unlock the side doors and hatchback, as well as start the Prius when the key fob is present.

Inside, you get a roomy cabin measuring 93.7 cubic feet, nearly matching the 97.5 cubic feet in the 2014 Toyota Corolla. Indeed, both the Prius and the Corolla ride on a 106.3-inch wheelbase, but the Corolla is a half-foot longer. Still, the Prius delivers 21 cubic feet of hatchback storage capacity to the 13 cubic feet found in the Corolla’s trunk.

Design figures in as one of the big appeals for the Prius. Its shape is the result of wind tunnel testing, what delivers a rakish 0.25 coefficient of drag. Its as if Toyota dropped a lump of clay in the tunnel, sculpted the model and voila! a rounded, nondescript shape emerged. Not really, but it works. Inside, you get a space-age look on a budget: where the instrument panel is normally placed, you get a section of the dashboard instead.

Digital Instrument Panel

Centered in the middle of the dashboard is the instrument panel, an electronic interface that rises and peaks in the middle, dishing out digitally delivered information including a speedometer, a fuel gauge, an odometer, instant fuel economy details, a shift-position indicator, and mode indicators.

Consider the instant fuel economy the focal point of the panel, with bars going up as high as 100 mpg or down to 0 mpg. You achieve the higher numbers simply by operating in EV mode around town and going light on the gas pedal. When full power is needed, switch to POWER mode to enjoy every foot-pound of torque-love that this hybrid delivers. And deliver it does: you get a 153 foot-pound boost when you need it, which is usually when you realize that your sustainability efforts are causing traffic to slow down behind you. Do everyone a favor: give the Prius a boost or take it to the back roads to play with the mpg.

Gear Shift Notables

The Toyota Prius goes beyond whisper quiet to deliver an almost eerily, stealthiness that still sneaks up on unsuspecting pedestrians. Toyota tells you when youre ready to get moving by appropriately flashing the word ready on the instrument panel. With your hand resting on the four-gear shift knob, you can put the Prius in D to move forward or R for reverse. The N is for neutral, but the B gear may the least understood, what stands for braking.

Use the B gear when traveling down a long, steep hill to stimulate engine downshifting, delivering a beneficial side effect of creating more electricity to feed the battery. You’ll also place less stress on the brakes, putting some distance between brake pad changes and other brake work.

The Toyota Prius Line Now Numbers Four

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Please Take a Seat

The front bucket seats in the Prius offer average comfort or what you would expect from a moderately-priced car. That average, however, means that the drivers seat is manually operated and does not offer lumbar support. For around town drivers, the basic seating should be fine, but if youre apt to take those long trips to push the Prius to its near 600-mile driving range, youll want to bump up to the Four where the driver comfort level also moves up a welcome notch.

Rear seating passengers will find that the legroom is excellent, measuring 42.5 inches with ample head, shoulder and hip room as well. It is a 60/40 split bench design that significantly expands the already generous storage space considerably. That explains the yard sale going Prius owner who manages to stick a six-foot tall floor lamp and a side chair in the hatch, close it and drive off.

Safety and Warranties

Along with its low carbon footprint credentials, the Toyota Prius has a significant safety quotient. All models come with seven airbags including a drivers knee airbag and side curtain airbags. The driver and front passenger are provided with an active headrest and Toyotas Star Safety System suite is included. That suite offers traction control, stability control, an anti-lock brake system, electronic brake-force distribution, brake assist and smart stop technology.

The Prius warranty package includes three years or 36,000 miles of comprehensive coverage, a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty, corrosion protection, and an 8-year, 100,000-mile hybrid-related component warranty. That hybrid warranty is extended to 15 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first, in some states; the hybrid battery is warranted for 10 years.

For most Prius shoppers the package is all about sustainability. On that level the Prius successfully maintains the benchmark, providing welcome innovation that breeds success.

2013 Toyota Prius Three

 

  • Sticker price from $25,765
  • Price as tested: $27,182
  • Seats 5 occupants
  • 1.8-liter 16-valve I-4 engine
  • 98 horsepower @ 5,200 rpm
  • 105 foot-pounds of torque @ 4,000 rpm
  • 3.17 inches bore by 3.48 inches stroke
  • Engine compression ratio: 13.0-to-1
  • Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
  • 80 horsepower (electric motor)
  • 153 foot-pounds of torque (electric motor)
  • 134 hybrid system net horsepower
  • Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission
  • Wheelbase: 106.3 inches
  • Length: 176.4 inches
  • Width: 68.7 inches
  • Height: 58.7 inches
  • Passenger volume: 93.7 cubic feet
  • Storage volume: 21.6 cubic feet
  • Towing capacity: N/A
  • EPA: 51 mpg city, 48 mpg hwy.
  • Regular grade gasoline
  • Fuel tank: 11.9 gallons
  • Curb weight: From 3,042 pounds
  • Vehicle assembly: Japan

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