Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs Chevrolet Equinox EV
Overview | |
MSRP$40,620 | MSRP$41,900 |
Listings150 | Listings125 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews5.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryThe Highlander Hybrid's popularity is understandable, given the midsize, three-row crossover's impressive EPA fuel economy rating and accessible base price. However, generally speaking, the 2023 Toyota Highlander is not what it should be, and specifically, the Highlander Hybrid doesn’t meet efficiency expectations. Unfortunately, this Toyota faces few rivals, and only one of them costs less. But the Kia Sorento Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models are worthy alternatives. | |
Reviews SummaryThe 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV trades on the established Equinox nameplate to help ease the transition to battery-electric power, but the Equinox EV is just that: an EV, from the ground up. Its dedicated architecture is wholly independent of the internal-combustion-engined (ICE) Equinox compact SUV. It’s available in two well-known Chevy flavors, LT and RS, with additional differentiation among the more sedate 1LT, 2LT, and 3LT and the sportier 2RS and 3RS. Accounting for current availability puts base MSRP at $43,295, for the 2LT, but that will fall to $34,995 when the 1LT trim level becomes available later in 2024. Verdict: The Equinox EV does exactly what its name promises, offering the benefits of electric power in a comfortable package, and at a price point that’s hard to beat. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine213 hp Electric |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity1.9 kWh | EV Battery Capacity85 kWh |
MPG City36 | MPG City117 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway99 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)9.4 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name213 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)9.4 hours |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity1.9 kWh | EV Battery Capacity85 kWh |
MPG City36 | MPG City117 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway99 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.0 cu ft | Cargo Space26.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight4330 lbs | Curb Weight4950 lbs |
Height68.1 in | Height64.8 in |
Length194.9 in | Length190.6 in |
Width76.0 in | Width84.9 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase116.3 in |
Maximum Payload1495 lbs | Maximum Payload1110 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $40,620 | $41,900 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 5.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The Highlander Hybrid's popularity is understandable, given the midsize, three-row crossover's impressive EPA fuel economy rating and accessible base price. However, generally speaking, the 2023 Toyota Highlander is not what it should be, and specifically, the Highlander Hybrid doesn’t meet efficiency expectations. Unfortunately, this Toyota faces few rivals, and only one of them costs less. But the Kia Sorento Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models are worthy alternatives. | The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV trades on the established Equinox nameplate to help ease the transition to battery-electric power, but the Equinox EV is just that: an EV, from the ground up. Its dedicated architecture is wholly independent of the internal-combustion-engined (ICE) Equinox compact SUV. It’s available in two well-known Chevy flavors, LT and RS, with additional differentiation among the more sedate 1LT, 2LT, and 3LT and the sportier 2RS and 3RS. Accounting for current availability puts base MSRP at $43,295, for the 2LT, but that will fall to $34,995 when the 1LT trim level becomes available later in 2024. Verdict: The Equinox EV does exactly what its name promises, offering the benefits of electric power in a comfortable package, and at a price point that’s hard to beat. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid | 213 hp Electric |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.9 kWh | 85 kWh |
MPG City | 36 | 117 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 99 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 9.4 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid | 213 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 9.4 hours | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.9 kWh | 85 kWh |
MPG City | 36 | 117 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 99 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.0 cu ft | 26.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4330 lbs | 4950 lbs |
Height | 68.1 in | 64.8 in |
Length | 194.9 in | 190.6 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 84.9 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 116.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1495 lbs | 1110 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 1500 lbs |
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