Pros Smooth ride quality Plenty of standard tech and safety features for the money Roomy interior and comfortable front seats Long warranty
Cons Sluggish acceleration from the regular 2.5-liter engine Touch-style center stack controls can be distracting to use Hybrid can't match rivals on fuel economy
Pros Stellar interior quality Plenty of room for people and cargo Composed ride and handling Punchy powertrain
Cons So-so mpg ratings for a hybrid SUV Buttons instead of knobs for radio volume and tuning
Pros Standout styling 37 mpg without even trying Luxurious interior Excellent infotainment tech
Cons Touchy touch controls No wireless CarPlay with larger multimedia screen
Pros Swoopy coupe looks Plenty of interior storage Very smooth acceleration
Cons Rear headroom takes a hit Cheap-feeling interior in places Rear visibility is poor
Pros Unaggressive looks buck the industry trend It makes EV life simple to comprehend GTX version is quick and largely fun
Cons It doesn’t charge as quickly as some rivals Nor is it as charming VW’s dropped the ball with ergonomics