The Forester Hybrid boasts much better efficiency at about $3,000 more, without giving up its tenacious all-wheel drive.

Ford has begun planning a series plug-in hybrid system for use in SUVs and its largest Super Duty heavy-duty pickup trucks, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.

Wagoneer S Limited models without an over-the-air upgrade make 100 hp less than the Launch Edition—and cost $5,000 less.