few years and most likely the trend will prevail in 2018. However, we have noticed that this body type is not widely represented with electric or plugin-hybrid powertrains. Most likely, this is due to larger battery requirements, that usually result in significantly higher prices hence low sales.
That is why manufacturers have tried to stay away from this class, until the technology caught up and it appears that it finally has. Tesla Model X is being joined by newcomers from Audi, Jaguar and Nio which are pure electric, and plug in hybrids from Kia, Mercedes and Range Rover offer decent all-electric range and incredible gasoline savings in the combined mode.
Cars featured in this video:
NIO ES8: nio.io
This is the latest newcomer to the world of all-electric SUVs from the Chinese company NIO, that is most famous for its hypercar EP9.
Jaguar I-Pace: jaguar.com
Jaguar I-Pace is the first electric crossover in the history of the brand. It has recently gone into production and will go on sale immediately after the 2018 Geneva Motor Show that takes place in March.
Tesla Model X: tesla.com/
Tesla Model X is probably the best performance-oriented SUV that is equipped with an all-electric powertrain and is capable for comfortably seating up to 7 passengers.
Kia Niro PHEV: kia.com/eu/models/niro-phev
A new Kia Niro is a compact crossover-SUV that uses hybrid technology for improved performance and fuel efficiency.
Range Rover P400e: landrover.com/vehicles/phev/phev-vehicles/range-rover.html
Even though people who drive Range Rovers usually do not worry about the fuel consumption, but the company is trying to meet emission regulations that are being imposed around the world.
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: mitsubishi-motors.com/en/showroom/
Mitsubishi Motors are trying to enter the zero-emission game with the plug-in hybrid version of the popular Outlander model, that brings all-wheel drive capability at a price that won’t bankrupt the buyer.
MINI COOPER S E COUNTRYMAN ALL4: miniusa.com/content/miniusa/en/model/hybrid/CooperSECountryman.html
Mini has tasked its engineers to create more sustainable driving solutions and their efforts materialized in the Mini Coutryman Plug-In Hybrid.
Volvo XC60: www.volvocars.com/us/cars/new-models/all-new-xc60
For many years, XC60 has been Volvo’s best-selling car on the global market and the all-new redesigned 2018 model of this car has become an instant hit.
Mercedes Benz GLC350e: mercedes-benz.com/en/mercedes-benz/iaa-2017/vehicles-iaa-2017/glc-350-e-4matic
Mercedes-Benz GLC350e is a medium size plugin hybrid SUV that was first revealed in 2015. It is still unclear if it will be available in the US lineup but it’s likely to cost over $55k.
Audi e-Tron: audi.com/en/innovation/futuredrive/e-tron_quattro.html
This is one of the most anticipate electric cars of 2018 within the premium segment. The reservations have already been opened in Norway, while the rest of the world is still expecting the official release that will likely occur during one of the international autoshows.
Xiaopeng’s Xpeng Beta: www.xiaopeng.com/xpeng
Xpeng is an all-electric SUV created by a Chinese startup company, Xiaopeng Motors. The car has a 186 miles range and is advertised to be a budget version of Tesla with a price tag of 30k.
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SUV = Stupid, Unnecessary and Vile!
They should be all electric not gas.
Emission-free transportation technologies have been available for mass production for over 25 years, but without the needed infrastructure. Cars – affordable for the general public – with engines of about 1 litre fuel consumption, or cars with real water-using engines have been ready for production for over 2 decades now. These high-tech prototypes were successfully tested in countries like Canada, USA, Australia, Norway, England, Sweden, Finland, Belgium, Holland, Denmark, Germany, Poland, France, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Austria, Italy, Israel, China, India, South Korea and Japan. We should already be manufacturing 35-40 million emission-free vehicles annually, and H2O engine systems should have been producing energy instead of our fossil-based and nuclear power plants. Entire technological documentations of such technologies have vanished in the EU`s Institute for Innovation and Technology, and, according to the legislation in order, it is right to be so. The expense involved in the production of such technologies is half of that of the traditional engines, they weigh about 70% less, and they can provide a huge torque. Their working range can be several thousand miles, cars could weigh 200 kg less, and their price could be 3-4000 Euros less. Segments of nearly the entire car industry secretly have the prototypes and successful tests. At the present moment we are poisoning our environment just out of mere arrogance and greed. We live in a cheap and indecent world. I firmly claim that we simply shouldn`t lie to 7 billion people, and this is only the tip of the iceberg. This information is entirely true and I hold myself accountable for its validity.
Sincerely, Istvan Gazso, inventor
Every motorist in the world owes Elon Musk a debt of gratitude. Regardless of the differing views of the Tesla design and finish quality, the fact is Tesla has managed to produce an all electric car that ticks more than all the boxes while every major car brand has not, instead waiting until technology is available that will create instant market share ROI. I hope all major car brands become extinct like ICE cars. The only reason any major car brand has developed a hybrid vehicle is due to the world wide regulations that state all car manufacturers have to have at least 8% EV production. Why be loyal to a brand when they have not shown integrity. Major car brands have had the ability through their billion dollar R&D programs to have developed a car superior to the Tesla 10 years ago.
That E tron has my name on it
Volvo XC 60 T8 is cool ?
Your links are not clickable, not hyperlinks. Great review btw.
the only usable electric engined 'thing' is nuclear submarine vessels
They lost me at, "electric."
Too many dirty hybrids, yes hybrids are the new dirty vehicles. Go all electric or go home.
yes i think the new electric suv's will compete TESLA thanks for the informations ☺ the new MiniCooper caught my eye ???? may i ask what suv is your favorite?/u like? ?
You forget HONDA CRV HYBRID
you lost me at Hybrid
Even the no name China company made a better SUV than Tesla. Elon should be worried and hire the designers from Volvo and jaguar because their cars are sooooooo much cooler.!!!!
scry tesla
Tesla Model x
Tysla
citroen isn't my favourite car
2018 will become the year, when the record number of consumers show interest to electric vehicles. This will also be the year, when Tesla Model X will stop being the only battery-electric SUV on the market and other manufacturers will start offering at least some competition for this manufacturer. So how do you like this line up?