Upcoming Hybrids 2022-2023

The green revolution is inspiring many people to choose more ecologically friendly options, such as electric vehicles. However, the rapid growth of the electric vehicle market has left EV infrastructure development in the dust. While governments such as California, have generously provided a huge number of charging stations, making it easier to buy an electric vehicle, many others are still catching up.

Now here comes the Hybrids that can perfectly fill the void left by this lag in infrastructure development. They are more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly than conventional IC engines. PHEVs also offer the advantage of running on pure electric power and charging the battery directly, making the short trips completely environment friendly.

Here’s a list of the upcoming Hybrid cars for you which will make the transition from IC to EV cars much easier and smoother.

2022 Lexus NX

June 2022

The new Lexus will go on sale in June and will cost $39,000 USD. It will compete with Audi’s Q3, BMW’s X1 and the Mercedes Benz GLA.

It will come with premium interiors like the new 9.8-inch and a 14-inch touch screen for the center console for higher trims, cloud-connected navigation, leather upholstery and ambient lighting.

A lot of driver assistance systems are offered like Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane-Keeping assist and the standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection. A hybrid powertrain will be offered in the 350h and 450h models. The 350h will start at $41,050 and all the hybrids will come in the AWD setup.

The plug in hybrid battery will get charged to 100% in 4.5 hours on a level 2 220/240V home charger. The 450h has an all-electric range of 37 miles and a total range of roughly 550 miles.

2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid

Mid 2022

The Toyota Sequoia Hybrid will only have a mild hybrid system which assists in start stop situations. Toyota has majorly updated this Tundra based SUV- both in the mechanical and design aspect.

A 14-inch horizontally oriented touch screen for the center console is available as an option on the SR5 and as standard on the other trims. With that massive panoramic sunroof, the inside has undergone a dramatic architectural makeover and appears roomy and bright.

Toyota has also put in their new powertrain - the twin turbocharged 3.4 liter v6. The powertrain produces 437 horsepower when combined with an electric motor.

2023 Outlander PHEV

Mid 2022

This new gen Outlander will be seeing major mechanical and cosmetic updates and has been launched for the North American market.

The cabin quality and functionality are far superior to the previous generation, which appeared archaic and had an outdated 7-inch touchscreen.

You can set charging times and check battery percentage through the smartphone app. Mitsubishi has also included their Mi Pilot ADAS and Blind Spot Warning systems to ensure a safe and stress-free journey.

The 2023 will continue to use the old generation’s 2.4-liter MIVEC petrol engine but it will pack more punch for sure. The electric motors have been upgraded to provide 112 hp in the front and 132 hp in the rear. The battery has also been enhanced, with a capacity of 20 kWh as opposed to the previous 13.8 kWh.

It will compete with Toyota’s RAV4 prime, the Ford Escape, Hyundai’s Santa Fe and Kia’s Sorento.

2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale

Early 2023

This is Alfa's first step toward a more environmentally friendly future. They plan to release this vehicle in 2023, and its specifications will undoubtedly set it apart, as it will be the first vehicle to receive NFT blockchain certification. It also comes with plenty of features such as Alexa voice assistant and MyAlfa connect mobile app which gives owners access to remote start stop and locate the car, and more.

There will be three variants. A 130 hp mild hybrid, 160 hp mild hybrid with a Variable Geometry Turbo (VGT) and a 275 plug-in hybrid. The PHEV will have a 15.5 KWh battery which will give a pure electric range of 50 miles (city) and 37 miles (average).

It has a 7.4kW fast charging capability which takes 2.5 hours to charge the battery completely.

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xE

In dealerships from Spring 2022

The 4xE variant will use the same hybrid powertrain as the Wrangler Unlimited 4xE and have an all-electric range of 25 miles. Despite the shorter range, Jeep has installed solar-powered charging stations near key off-roading areas, allowing you to charge your Cherokee to 100% in just 2 hours using the onboard level 2 charger.

It features plush interiors and is jam-packed with cutting-edge technology. It has 16-way adjustable massage seats, ambient interior lighting, and a huge boot space of up to 84.6 cubic feet when all seats are down and 17.2 cubic feet when all seats are up.

Jeep is also providing a passenger screen which allows passengers to navigate and send directions to the driver’s display.

It also includes streaming services such as Amazon Fire, as well as the ability to listen to music via Bluetooth headphones. However, you will definitely prefer to use the 19 speaker MCINTOSH system and a 10-inch subwoofer pumping up to 950 watts of sound.

Jeep will also provide a 10.1-inch touchscreen in the center console with their Uconnect 5 which can simultaneously connect two phones.

2023 Range Rover P440E

Land Rover has finally unveiled their modern but still familiar looking range rover line-up for 2022. However, this year, we will only get the Supercharged V8 and the Twin Turbo Inline-6. Yay!

The Autobiography has a comprehensive list of goodies, including a 1600-watt Meridian Audio system with headrest-mounted speakers and active noise cancellation, which is, of course, a standard feature. The basic engine for the Autobiography will be a 523 hp 4.4 liter supercharged V8.

There will also be a diesel version with roughly 340 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque.

Land Rover will also offer a Long Wheel Base model, which is recommended for those who want the optional third row without compromising cargo room. A 48 V mild hybrid system comes with the inline 6 twin turbo.

The P440E, which will be released in 2023, will have a larger battery and electric motor, and a pure electric range of 48 miles.

2023 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid

Between third quarter of 2022 and 2023

Kia plans to release the 5th generation Sportage in a variety of trim levels, including the much-anticipated Hybrid and PHEV models. It will go up against Toyota's RAV-4 hybrid, Mazda's CX50, Mitsubishi's Outlander, and others. The price of the lineup will be roughly $30,000.

The new Kia will have two 12.3-inch screens, one for the new digital cluster and the other for the center console touch screen. It will also include a blind spot monitoring system, which will display on the digital gauge cluster once the indicator stock is triggered. A 360-degree surround view display with four externally mounted cameras will be available to ensure that tight parking spaces and obstacles during mild off-roading are not an issue.

A 1.6-liter turbo 4-cylinder engine and an electric motor will power the new hybrid. A larger battery and a more powerful motor will be added to the PHEV. With this configuration, they claim a pure EV range of 32 miles.