The 2026 Jeep Cherokee introduces its first hybrid powertrain, offering 210 hp and up to 37 mpg combined, aiming to attract new customers and compete with other hybrid SUVs, while continuing Jeep's electrification success with models like the Grand Cherokee 4xe and Wrangler 4xe.
Jeep has unveiled a new, larger, boxier hybrid Cherokee SUV, returning after a three-year hiatus with a focus on increased space and fuel efficiency, featuring a 37 mpg hybrid powertrain and a starting price around $37,000, built in Mexico on the STLA Large platform.
The 2023 BMW XM is the first battery-powered M vehicle, featuring a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 and a single electric motor that produce 664 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. The XM has a 29.5-kilowatt-hour gross lithium-ion battery pack and electric motor that provide around 30 miles of range. Despite its hefty curb weight, the XM is agile and engaging in the corners, with linear and well-weighted steering feel. The XM's lavish cabin features Merino leather, Alcantara, and carbon fiber trim, and the latest iDrive 8 interface. The XM is priced at $159,995 and is a corner carving masterpiece of an SUV and a comfortable daily driver, with one of the best, most seamless plug-in-hybrid powertrains on the market today.