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      08-13-2022, 08:56 PM   #1
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Hybrid Small Luxury SUV Options

Trying to help my neighbor pick a new vehicle and looking for input. She is replacing a Q5. She would prefer a hybrid (plug-in or mild) and ideally it would be a little smaller (Q3 size). I see that Volvo and Lexus have options in this space, are there any others that I am missing? Any sense if the choices in this space are reasonably good or really need to go with Q5 size, where it seems like there are more luxury hybrid options?
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For sub-compacts, the choice is either a pure hybrid Lexus UX, or Mild-Hybrid Volvo XC40.

Coming from the Audi, the Volvo will feel more luxurious and spacious than the UX, but does have some larger rear blindspots and an iffy reputation for reliability. Infotainment will be hit or miss also depending on if she likes touchscreens and a lack of buttons.

The Lexus is nice, however is based on the Corolla hatch and it does show in some areas. While she does want smaller this may feel very cramped in comparison.

I would recommend staying in the compact (Q5-sized) class. I feel that most sub-compact Luxury SUV's lack in luxury. The Lexus NX is a great choice that has been fully refreshed and is available in Hybrid and Plug-in-Hybrid models, and has a much nicer interior. In this class, other options will be the XC60 also offered in mild-hybrid and a very expensive plug-in, and the new 2023 MB GLC 300 will be a mild-hybrid as well.

If she is willing to jump to electric, Audi also has a new Q4 SUV coming out very soon.
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If she is willing to step down a little in luxury, the Toyota RAV4 Limited, with “Limited Grade Advanced Technology with options” option almost brings it up into the luxury category.

I’ve done a test drive in one and the hybrid performance is excellent for a small suv. Another plus for these hybrids is that they hold value exceptionally well. If she changes her mind after driving it for a year she can probably trade it in and get all her money back in trade in.
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      08-14-2022, 07:52 AM   #4
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This is how I ended up with the 45e. Coming from a RDX but wanted a hybrid.

In our area (Maryland) the Lexus UX and RX hybrids are going for 10k over MSRP with a bunch of dealer mandatory add ins, making them the same price as the 45e less tax credit. IMO the interior design was ugly for that class of car, and to get adequate handling with the RX would have to get a f-sport.

The Audis are likewise very hard to get in our area - friend has had a q4 etron on order since November with no delivery date.

If she’s set on that size SUV I would either load up a CRV hybrid, jump to the 45e or a EQB, or wait.
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I watch mechanic's channels and they hate the Q3, because it's mechanically similar to the Q5, but way less space to work on and way more of a pain in the butt. The Q3 looks like a lifted Golf.
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I watch mechanic's channels and they hate the Q3, because it's mechanically similar to the Q5, but way less space to work on and way more of a pain in the butt. The Q3 looks like a lifted Golf.
He said size of a Q3 not to buy a Q3.
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There is also the Lincoln Corsair. Its pretty nice and about 60k for the loaded plugin hybrid. It will must likely be the next vehicle my mom buys.
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Wait, there's no hybrid XC40. Just the B4 or B5, or the full BEV. We replaced our Q5 with an XC40. It's such a better car for what my wife wanted. It's actually surprisingly fun to drive, something I would never say about the Audi. The only good thing I can say about the Audi is that it was better than her F30, but that's true of nearly anything.
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This is how I ended up with the 45e. Coming from a RDX but wanted a hybrid.

In our area (Maryland) the Lexus UX and RX hybrids are going for 10k over MSRP with a bunch of dealer mandatory add ins, making them the same price as the 45e less tax credit. IMO the interior design was ugly for that class of car, and to get adequate handling with the RX would have to get a f-sport.

The Audis are likewise very hard to get in our area - friend has had a q4 etron on order since November with no delivery date.

If she’s set on that size SUV I would either load up a CRV hybrid, jump to the 45e or a EQB, or wait.
New 2023 CR-V hybrid and the new Honda interiors look very nice. Mark-ups though.
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The Lexus UX is the exact same thing as the Toyota C-HR. The change in the rear doors and the rear slope for the hatch will probably make the UX more livable than the C-HR. The chassis is great and the car handles very well. It has a fully independent rear suspension.

Being more upscale, the UX will have a better infotainment system than the C-HR but I've read reviews complaining of the clunky touch pad system required to navigate through the system.

The UX has the better powerplants versus the C-HR. The base engine is the same as the 4 out of the Corolla HB which puts out around 160HP and has the physical 1st gear CVT. This engine should have been the standard engine in the C-HR over the turd 144 HP engine they have in it. The hybrid used in the UX has been used overseas for quite some time now putting out around 180HP.
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Wait, there's no hybrid XC40. Just the B4 or B5, or the full BEV. We replaced our Q5 with an XC40. It's such a better car for what my wife wanted. It's actually surprisingly fun to drive, something I would never say about the Audi. The only good thing I can say about the Audi is that it was better than her F30, but that's true of nearly anything.
Picked up a full electric XC40 recharge in December for the wife and she's in love. Don't see her going back to ICE. From my perspective plenty quick and also fun to drive. Would recommend at least a test drive before you rule out a full EV.
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get an EV. you won't regret it
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We have a PHEV and came from a hybrid. We could never go back and the only way forward is pure EV.
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Wait, there's no hybrid XC40. Just the B4 or B5, or the full BEV. We replaced our Q5 with an XC40. It's such a better car for what my wife wanted. It's actually surprisingly fun to drive, something I would never say about the Audi. The only good thing I can say about the Audi is that it was better than her F30, but that's true of nearly anything.
I guess it’s a matter of semantics. Volvo’s website calls the XC40 a mild hybrid, so technically I guess it’s a hybrid? Practically, it does not seem to offer much advantage over a non-hybrid.
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Picked up a full electric XC40 recharge in December for the wife and she's in love. Don't see her going back to ICE. From my perspective plenty quick and also fun to drive. Would recommend at least a test drive before you rule out a full EV.
Well it’s a good suggestion, but she just went on a road trip with friend who has a Tesla, and they got stuck at one point waiting for a charger to open up, and then spending a while charging, so does not have an appetite for an BEV until the charging network is better.

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Thanks everyone for the input. It seems as though staying within the categories “Luxury Subcompact SUV” and “Plug-in Hybrid or Hybrid” the only two choices are Volvo and Lexus. The Volvo mild hybrid is so mild that it doesn’t seem very meaningful, and the Lexus just doesn’t do it for her. She does not want to consider a bigger SUV or non-luxury brands.

So we are back to square one, and square one for her was an X1, before someone told her she should get a hybrid and she decided to go that route.

Problem now is don’t know when a ‘23 X1 will be available for a test drive. One dealer told me they likely will not have one until next year, and another told me probably 1-2 months.
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Wait, there's no hybrid XC40. Just the B4 or B5, or the full BEV. We replaced our Q5 with an XC40. It's such a better car for what my wife wanted. It's actually surprisingly fun to drive, something I would never say about the Audi. The only good thing I can say about the Audi is that it was better than her F30, but that's true of nearly anything.
I guess it's a matter of semantics. Volvo's website calls the XC40 a mild hybrid, so technically I guess it's a hybrid? Practically, it does not seem to offer much advantage over a non-hybrid.
Yeah, seems like it's just referring to a small 48v battery and a little brake regeneration. Our Q5 had that too, not sure either have any real effect on mileage.
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