How about the new 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Offers larger CUV style cabin, lots of updated new high tech safety features not offered on the CMAX, AWD, long Toyota history with hybrid technology. Negatives are No real leather seats option even in best LIMITED package, more expensive (about $4k) than the CMAX if equipped equally (XLE and Limited packaged vs SEL CMax), and only in the 30s for MPG (34 city/31 hwy) instead of 40-50 MPG with the CMAX if driven correctly. But for someone who doesnt want the bigger Highlander Hybrid and doesnt like the look of the CMAX this is now a viable option. Some articles even said the new RAV4 Hybrid would be a Camry Hynrid killer and is going to sell like hotcakes. Here are a few articles: http://www.motortrend.com/news/2016-toyota-rav4-hybrid-first-drive-review/ http://www.edmunds.com/toyota/rav4-hybrid/2016/suv/review/#leaderboard-reviews-2-anchor Obviouslyt the CMAx would have a nicer european interior and fit/finish a little better. Anyone test drive one of these yet? My wife and I will have to check it out and see if its a viable alternative for our CMAX as 1st choice for her next car, a hyrbid