Ford recently announced it is planning to discontinue virtually all of its cars, save the iconic Mustang. And, a reasons it is planning that move are excellent car-based crossovers like the Escape, Explorer, and Edge.

Auto correspondent Casey Williams test drives the Lexus ES350 and Toyota Avalon.

The traditional part of the Insight’s powertrain is a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine and continuously variable transmission, but its alternative side comes from Lithium-Ion batteries and regenerative brakes that conjure a system total 151 horsepower and fuel economy ratings of 51/45-MPG city/highway.