Mazda threw the automotive world for a loop when not only did it bring out a whole new rear wheel drive SUV architecture, but it also introduced a brand new inline turbo six cylinder along with its first ever plug in hybrid. After spending a week in the 2024 PlugIn Hybrid Premium Plus trim, we thought we would strongly prefer one of the two offered drive trains since they are so different. Not the case! While the inline six turbo is silky smooth, the PHEV actually seems more fun to drive sometimes, especially when fuel economy is not important and the battery is used in sport mode to provide all all 319 horsepower and 369 lbft of torque. Do you achieve better fuel savings with this plug in.....after a week we are not quite sure. With only 26 miles of pure EV range, our realistic range in cold temps was only 1518 miles. 1518 miles on a full charge that probably cost around $4 is not very efficient and made pure EV operations not cost effective.

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