Drew Dowdell

The Fusion hybrid was very nice, no compromise hybrid and felt more solid than the Camry or Prius.

Ah you got me there. Still, Ford's hybrids haven't stuck around very long. One wonders if they will this time.

The only hybrids/EVs at ford are: 1. Fusion Hybrid - Dead 2. Fusion Hybrid Energi - Dead 3. Lincoln MKZ Hybrid - still kicking for now. 4. C-Max Hybrid - dead 5. Ford Escape Hybrid - Dead 6. Ford Explorer Hybrid - Brand new 7. Lincoln Aviator GT - Brand New

1. is true, GM is going to have to change their pricing structure around in order to keep customers. CR-V has Sense standard, Toyota has their thing standard on the RAV4. 2. What hybrids at ford? The only hybrid that Ford is making these days is the Explorer. Fusion and CMAX are dead.

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You're preaching to the choir director there..... Tacoma sales haven't fallen since the Canyon, Colorado, and Ranger all came back on the market. The pie for mid-size trucks just got a whole lot bigger.

An estimated 40mpg if the 50% increase in fuel economy figure holds up. That would be great for you.

these are such fun cars. The power bump will be nice

Yeah, total redesign.

They didn't do much to the outside, but the hybrid sounds compelling.

Honda debuted the 2020 Honda CR-V today with a lightly refreshed exterior, but with a big announcement under the hood. This is the first time Honda will be offering the CR-V with a Hybrid Powertrain. There are some other powertrain changes as well. Starting with the Hybrid, the system is a two motor hybrid that combines electric power with gasoline propulsion from a 2.0 liter DOHC engine. This engine boasts a thermal efficiency over 40 percent, the highest of any mass-produced Honda engine. Peak total system horsepower for the Hybrid is now 212, up from 190 on the standard gasoline model. This is the same powertrain found in the Accord Hybrid. It is also the first time Honda has offered AWD on a hybrid vehicle. In times of low traction, a clutch can engage an electric motor to the rear wheels to help with grip. Hybrid models are equipped with Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System, a small speaker on the front of the car that makes a noise for passers by while the vehicle is traveling in electric only mode. Previously, base model CR-V LXes got a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder. Now for 2020, all non-hybrid CR-Vs will come with the 190 hp 1.5-liter turbo unit. No matter which mode of power you choose, power flows to the wheels through a CVT. On the safety front, the CR-V now comes standard with Honda Sensing, a suite of sweet safety technologies that include Collision Mitigation Braking System, Road Departure Mitigation, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Lane Keep Assist. Additionally, as an option, are blind spot information, rear cross traffic monitor, and auto high beam headlights. EPA figures will be released closer to launch, but Honda is forecasting a 50% increase in fuel economy over the non-hybrid models. Non-hybrid production begins this fall and hybrid production starts in early 2020. View full article