Hybrid models are on the rise for several years. Only from 9655 registrations in France in 2010. this figure increased to 459,212 units in 2022 ! Since 2019, their sales have even tripled… The Diesel Gate was there, among other things, and the real witch hunt against diesel technology is over growth of this type of engine. Halfway between thermal and electric, it should be said that it offers the advantages of both and is gaining more and more followers. Cheaper than an electric model, more economical than a gasoline model, it overcomes the main problems of current electric cars, namely autonomy and recharging. Even plug-in hybrids that need to be plugged in regularly can keep going when the battery runs out. An encouraging spec compared to 100% electric models…
The weight and volume of the trunk are fined
However, everything is not so rosy, and hybrid models also have certain disadvantages. To start with their weight is greater than that of the thermal model from which they originate. Battery failure, of course, but also electric motors that support the thermoblock. To be able to place them, manufacturers also reduce the volume of the trunk, the battery is located most of the time a little lower, in the rear overhang. Auto Plus Lab wanted to do a study to find out which hybrid suv offered the best trunk compared to its competitors. Answer with help 20 star SUVs on the market.
Big disparities
The big winner is Toyota RAV4, 654 dm3, well ahead of its competitor Kia, which puts its Sorento in second place with 623 dm3. The first five models in the rating are Asian (Japan and Korea), so it is necessary go to 6d and 7d places where you can find French people, presented by Renault Austral and Citroën C5 Aircross. Of course, these numbers must be analyzed in light of their respective sizes and segments, which naturally create discrepancies. It should also be noted that plug-in hybrid models are penalized more due to the larger battery size.
Rating of hybrid SUVs by trunk volume
- 1. Toyota RAV4 : 654 dm3
- 2. Kia Sorento : 623 dm3
- 3. Honda CR-V : 622 dm3
- 4. Hyundai Tucson : 603 dm3
- 5. Hyundai Santa Fe : 590 dm3
- 6. Renault Australia : 525 dm3
- 7. Citroen C5 Aircross (PHEV) : 522 dm3
- 8. Jeep Compass : 510 dm3
- 9. Kia Sportage : 510 dm3
- 10. Volvo XC40 (PHEV) : 509 dm3
- 11. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (PHEV) : 504 dm3
- 12. Ford Kuga (PHEV) : 500 dm3
- 13. Nissan Qashqai : 498 dm3
- 14. Lexus NX : 497 dm3
- 15. Suzuki Cross (PHEV) : 487 dm3
- 16. Nissan X-Trail : 484 dm3
- 17. Renault Arkana : 484 dm3
- 18. Kia Niro : 482 dm3
- 19. BMW X1 (PHEV): 477 dm3
- 20. DS 7 (PHEV): 467 dm3
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Source: Auto Plus
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