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Hyundai has unveiled the fifth-generation 2027 Tucson, a compact SUV that adopts a rugged, boxy aesthetic and drops the plug-in hybrid option. The new model features a 1.6-liter turbo engine or a 233-hp hybrid, larger dimensions, and advanced interior tech, aiming to stand out in a crowded market.
Toyota has introduced the Woodland Edition for the 2027 Grand Highlander, a new trim level designed for active lifestyles. This addition joins the existing LE, XLE, Limited, and Platinum grades. The new model features all-terrain tires, increased ground clearance, and specific off-road styling cues. It is powered exclusively by the 2.5-liter hybrid system with all-wheel drive. Pricing for the broader lineup starts at $42,560 for gas models and $45,910 for hybrid models. Production continues at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing plant in Princeton, Indiana.
A year after the federal $7,500 EV tax credit ended in Sept. 2025, U.S. EV sales dropped about 24% in the first half of 2026 versus a year earlier as automakers scaled back pure-electric models in favor of hybrids. California introduced a $3,750 instant rebate to boost demand, while several automakers cut back on low-selling EVs (Ford shifting the F-150 Lightning to a hybrid, Honda canceling planned EVs, Lamborghini pivoting to hybrids) and Tesla signaled a shift away from Model S/X production toward robotics. By Aug 2026, EV sales rose 2.5% from July but were still roughly 47% below Aug 2025, with the market showing signs of maturity through more affordable EVs, higher used inventories, and continued state incentives. A ZETA poll indicates younger Americans are more likely to consider EVs, suggesting demand may persist despite policy changes.
Nissan's 2027 Rogue Hybrid is the United States’ first e-Power model, a range-extended EV that uses a turbo 1.5L engine to charge a small battery that powers two electric motors for all-wheel drive. It outputs 225 hp and is rated at about 38 mpg combined (36 city/40 highway). The Rogue Hybrid goes on sale this fall starting at $37,065, with higher trims adding features like a 14.3-inch display and optional Bose audio; a non-hybrid Rogue variant is planned for later next year. Interior space ranges from 31.1 cu ft (rear up) to 65.9 cu ft with seats folded, and styling includes a sharper grille and LED lighting.
McLaren is reportedly planning to discontinue the Artura in 2028, six years after its launch, as part of a lineup reshuffle under CEO Nick Collins. A new hybrid coupe, code-named P34, is expected for 2027, delivering more than 800 hp combined. The move signals a shift in strategy amid Artura’s troubled start and quality issues, though McLaren has not officially confirmed the exit.
Toyota’s redesigned 2026 RAV4, now all-hybrid, is selling so fast that dealer inventories are vanishing and factory orders aren’t available, leaving customers waiting for up to six months as production catches up; some buyers are steered toward other Toyota hybrids like the Camry or rivals such as the Honda CR-V Hybrid.
Lexus refreshes the second-gen NX with a dramatic exterior update and an all-new interior, adopting the sixth-generation hybrid system. The NX 450h+ gains a 23.0 kWh battery for up to 62 miles of EV range and roughly 303 hp in Europe, while the NX 350h uses a lighter lithium-ion pack borrowed from the ES 350h with improved cooling for more output. The cabin features a 14-inch infotainment display, a 12.3-inch driver display, capacitive HVAC and camera controls, and a redesigned center console, plus reduced noise and increased rigidity. Europe-bound availability is spring 2027; U.S. pricing and timing have not been announced.
Toyota’s redesigned RAV4 is now sold only as a hybrid with limited initial production, causing a dealer shortage and very low inventory even as demand remains strong amid high gas prices. Buyers face weeks to months of wait for the popular SUV, though Toyota expects production to ramp up gradually, and U.S. sales for 2026 have remained positive due to brand loyalty and the growing share of hybrids.
Toyota’s 2027 Land Cruiser 300 in Japan switches from a gas V6 to a high‑output hybrid (i‑Force Max) delivering 457 hp, while a 3.3L twin‑turbo diesel remains available. The hybrid arrives on ZX and GR Sport trims with updated tech and styling; a new GX Diesel joins the lineup as the entry. Japanese pricing leaks place GX Diesel from ¥6,300,800, GR Sport Diesel up to ¥9,150,900, HEV ZX at about ¥9,801,000, and HEV GR Sport starting around ¥10,200,300, with the diesel ZIP and other markets receiving similar updates earlier in the year.
Lincoln will revive the Corsair as a hybrid-only model for 2027, importing it from a China plant with standard all-wheel drive and a 305-hp hybrid powertrain linked to the Nautilus. The refreshed crossover gets styling tweaks and a refined interior (including 24-way seats on higher trims), starts around $48,790 including destination, and orders are open as Lincoln shifts more production plans toward eventual U.S. assembly by 2030.
Lamborghini’s Revuelto SV upgrades the flagship hybrid with 1,065 hp from a 6.5L V12 plus three electric motors, a bigger 7.3 kWh battery, and extensive carbon-fiber weight savings to improve consistency and aero; it gains 80% more downforce, a redesigned front bumper and rear wing, 30% faster transmission shifts, and a new Pilota mode, delivering 0–62 mph in 2.4 seconds and an electric-only range of about 10 miles, with pricing expected to start around $750,000.
Lamborghini unveiled the Revuelto SV, a limited-edition hybrid variant of its V12 Revuelto that becomes the company's fastest and most powerful car, delivering over 1,050 hp from a V12 plus three electric motors, accelerating from 0 to 62 mph (0-100 kph) in 2.4 seconds; production is capped at 1,963 units with a starting price of $741,172, and it features sharper aerodynamics, a tuned suspension, carbon-ceramic brakes, a track-ready Pilota Mode, and a racecar-style interior.
Lamborghini unveils the Revuelto SV, a 1,050bhp V12-hybrid with a larger 7.3kWh battery, three electric motors and aero upgrades that deliver 80% more downforce, a 0–62 mph time of 2.4 seconds and a top speed over 214 mph. Limited to 1,963 units, it features Pilota drive mode, centerlock wheels, carbon components and an enhanced braking system guided by a 6D sensor to improve stability and braking performance.
Ford previews a Porsche Panamera-sized four-door Mustang prototype with a sub-$40,000 base price and 0-60 mph under four seconds, possibly including a hybrid option and reportedly better rear-seat space than the Panamera; the automaker also tees up a new affordable small SUV starting around $25,000 (gas and hybrid) due in 2029, though its final design and name aren’t finalized.
Road & Track compares the 2024 Corvette ZR1X, a 1,250-hp hybrid with a front electric motor, to Porsche’s 918 Spyder, noting electrification as the modern path to extreme performance. The ZR1X adds 186 hp from its front motor to a 1,067-hp twin‑turbo V‑8 for a 2.1-second 0–60 mph time (and a higher weight/cost), while the 918 delivers 887 hp with a 12-mile EV range and a more visceral, engine-centered experience (0–60 in about 2.5 seconds). The Corvette is easier to live with and more engine‑centric, whereas the 918 set the hybrid performance standard that helped shape today’s electrified exotics. Prices highlight the gap: about $252k as tested for the ZR1X vs. roughly $845k MSRP for the 918. The piece presents the ZR1X as a glimpse of Corvette’s electrified future built on lessons from the 918’s legacy.