My tester takes that window sticker a little higher the Premium Plus trim, in addition to options like fancier paint, navigation, a Bang & Olufsen sound system and bigger wheels, brings my tester's out-the-door price to $60,740. While a base 2021 Audi Q5 will set you back $44,395 (including $1,095 in destination charges), the PHEV is a little pricier, starting at $52,995 before any EV-related federal or local incentives. The Premium Plus trim adds adaptive cruise control, active lane-keep assist and a surround-view camera system, all of which are easy to use and make daily commutes a less frustrating affair. Standard kit includes automatic emergency braking, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, parking sensors and automatic high beams. Andrew Krok/RoadshowĪudi has always been good at offering a complement of standard safety technologies, and the story is the same with the Q5 PHEV. Whether it comes with one screen or two, Audi's MMI Touch interface is one of our favorites across the industry. One final word of warning here: The Q5 PHEV's gas tank had to shrink to accommodate the hybrid bits, condensing from 18.5 gallons to 14.3 gallons. In my week with the Q5, I find the Audi's EPA estimates to be easily reachable with regular access to a plug or a public charger. ![]() That said, PHEV efficiency varies wildly in real-world situations, depending on how often the battery is charged and how long trips take. Overall, the EPA rates the 2021 Audi Q5 PHEV at 50 mpge, which is a bit lower than what you'll find from competitors like the BMW X3 xDrive30e (60 mpge) and the Mercedes-Benz GLC350e (68 mpge). The brakes do have a bit more bite than the base variant, but pedal modulation is dead simple, and the blend between regenerative and friction braking is nearly impossible to suss out. The standard RAV4 Hybrid receives a new mid-range XLE Premium trim for 2021, but the big news this year is the introduction of the plug-in hybrid RAV4 Prime models. The suspension does a good job of eliminating nasty roads underfoot, even with my tester's larger alloy wheels. And when petrol power took over, the Kuga returned 52mpg, trouncing the XC40’s 34.5mpg and the. The NX 450h+, which is the plug-in hybrid version of the NX SUV, is comfortable, fuel-efficient and loaded with in-car tech and driver aids. Otherwise, the Q5 PHEV's driving experience is absolutely lovely, just as it is with the base model. That’s almost 50 further than its Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Volvo XC40 T5 rivals managed. It's really only when the gas engine starts up as the transmission shifts to second gear. Stepping up from that is the SE Hybrid (29,780. ![]() That’s the one with the best possible gas mileage. ![]() Giving the Q5 PHEV a little extra gas pedal when starting from a stop can eliminate the powertrain hesitation. The 2021 Camry Hybrid starts at 28,265 (including destination fee) for the base LE Hybrid.
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