Japanese Electric & Hybrid Cars (2026)

Latest from Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Mazda, Subaru, Nissan, and other Japanese automakers.

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2026 Lexus RZ: A Major Refresh Adds A 402 HP F Sport, More Range, Steer-By-Wire And NACS

2026 Lexus RZ: A Major Refresh Adds A 402 HP F Sport, More Range, Steer-By-Wire And NACS

The 2026 Lexus RZ gets a big refresh: a new 402 hp RZ 550e F Sport, more range (up to ~300 mi), native NACS, an 11 kW AC charger and steer-by-wire. From $47,395.

2026 Toyota Aygo X Hybrid: The City Crossover Gets A 116 PS Full-Hybrid Heart And 76 MPG

2026 Toyota Aygo X Hybrid: The City Crossover Gets A 116 PS Full-Hybrid Heart And 76 MPG

The 2026 Toyota Aygo X Hybrid adds a 1.5L full-hybrid making 116 PS to Toyota's smallest crossover, for 76.4 mpg and just 85 g/km CO2 — the lowest of any non-plug-in Toyota.

Mazda CX-6e: A Sleek 258-HP Electric SUV With Up To 484 km Range And A 26-Inch Display

Mazda CX-6e: A Sleek 258-HP Electric SUV With Up To 484 km Range And A 26-Inch Display

The Mazda CX-6e (China: EZ-60) is the brand's design-led electric SUV: 258 hp RWD, up to 484 km range, 195 kW charging and a 26-inch display. Built by the Changan-Mazda JV.

2027 Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid: 481 Miles Per Tank, Real Off-Road AWD, ~25% Better MPG

2027 Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid: 481 Miles Per Tank, Real Off-Road AWD, ~25% Better MPG

The 2027 Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid is Subaru's most capable hybrid: 194 hp, ~481-mile range, mechanical Symmetrical AWD, 9.3-in clearance. On sale late 2026, ~$42k.

2027 Subaru Getaway: A 420-HP, Three-Row Electric SUV With Standard AWD And 300+ Miles Of Range

2027 Subaru Getaway: A 420-HP, Three-Row Electric SUV With Standard AWD And 300+ Miles Of Range

The 2027 Subaru Getaway is the brand's first three-row EV: 420 hp dual-motor AWD, 300+ miles of range, 7 seats, 8.3-in clearance, NACS charging. On sale late 2026, ~$47k.

2026 Nissan N7 EV: Electric Sedan With Up to 635 km Range From $16,450

2026 Nissan N7 EV: Electric Sedan With Up to 635 km Range From $16,450

The 2026 Nissan N7 EV is a 4,930 mm D-segment sedan with 73 kWh LFP, up to 635 km CLTC range, ProPILOT NOA, and 0.208 Cd drag. From $16,450.

2026 Nissan NX8: BEV + REEV SUV With 1,450 km Range From $23,400

2026 Nissan NX8: BEV + REEV SUV With 1,450 km Range From $23,400

The 2026 Nissan NX8 is a mid-size SUV offered as BEV (650 km CLTC) and REEV (1,450 km range), with 800V/5C charging and LiDAR ADAS from $23,400.

2026 Toyota bZ7: The $30,000 EV That Beats Lexus

2026 Toyota bZ7: The $30,000 EV That Beats Lexus

The Toyota bZ7 is a sleek, fastback EV sedan starting at $30,000. It boasts 286 hp, a 600 km range, and a luxurious, tech-filled interior.

2026 Toyota bZ7: Is This Japanese EV the Future of Premium Electric Driving?

2026 Toyota bZ7: Is This Japanese EV the Future of Premium Electric Driving?

The 2026 Toyota bZ7 is a flagship EV sedan representing a radical shift in Toyota's electrification strategy, combining its legendary build quality with Huawei's drive systems and Xiaomi's smart ecosystem. This luxury sedan features Huawei DriveONE electric motors, LFP batteries with an 800V platform, and Huawei HarmonyOS 5.0, offering impressive range and advanced technology. It aims to reclaim Toyota's dominance in the premium EV market.

2027 Toyota Highlander BEV: Electrifying the Family SUV Segment

2027 Toyota Highlander BEV: Electrifying the Family SUV Segment

Toyota's 2027 Highlander BEV will be the brand's first three-row electric SUV, targeting North American families. It features a redesigned exterior, spacious interior, and offers both single and dual-motor configurations with a range of up to 320 miles.