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Volvo XC60 balances performance, economy and comfort

The Volvo XC60 is Volvo’s entry in the mid-sized SUV field

But it needs improvements to its information system

All-electric Genesis G80 is a safe, quiet, luxurious drive

The Genesis G80 provides and quiet and luxurious ride

The luxury, handling, and safety features make the G80 a great ride

Lexus NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid offers luxurious, economical ride

Lexus NX 450h+ offers a smooth and luxurious ride in the very popular compact crossover market

Ford Maverick Hybrid has plenty going for it – if you can find one

According to Ford, this hybrid has a combined fuel economy of 6.3 litres/100 km, which no other truck can come close to. Last time I checked, gas was as high as $2.25 a litre in some parts of Canada, so this is definitely worth thinking about

The 2022 Maverick doesn’t sport any weird idiosyncrasies. Mainstream ergonomics all the way

Lexus RX 450h offers comfort in a hybrid package

The RX 450 isn’t my kind of vehicle; it feels too bulky and clumsy and isn’t that great in crowded parking situations. But it’s roomy, cheap to run and very comfortable

The RX 450 is roomy, cheap to run and very comfortable. For most folks in this market, that’s more than enough

Buying used: 2011 CR-Z hybrid has zip and economy

CR-Z was a different animal. Although clearly a gas-sipper and aimed at drivers who value fuel economy over just about everything else, it was also aimed at enthusiasts and tree-huggers alike

According to Honda, drivers aged 35 or under and sports car buffs were the primary target, with hybrid customers coming second

Some quality used car choices from 2016

The 2016 Jaguar F-Type Coupe is a stunningly beautiful automobile offered with a lively supercharged V6 engine with two power choices. Combine either one with an available six-speed manual transmission and you have a traditional sports car driving experience housed in a thoroughly up-to-date automobile. Jaguar has always been about sports car performance and handling, with a dash of luxury thrown in

Infiniti Q60 Coupe, Hyundai Tucson, Subaru Crosstrek and Jaguar F-Type Coupe all make the grade

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