New hybrids offer electrifying experience

In a sign of the times, where petrol-electric hybrid power is becoming more prevalent, we recently had the chance to drive three new luxury SUVs with hybrid propulsion back-to-back in a bid to choose the most impressive. 

At the centre of the test is the newest competitor, the Lexus RX 450h.

Representing Germany is the BMW X5 xDrive40e, featuring a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine, an electric motor, eight-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive.