And vehicle control method

When an engine (12) is started while a vehicle is running with power of a motor (MG), an electronic control unit performs engine starting control by partially engaging an engine coupling/decoupling clutch (K0) while allowing the clutch to slip so as to raise the engine speed (Ne), temporarily reducing engaging force of the engine coupling/ decoupling clutch (K0) after the engine (12) becomes to rotate by itself, and then fully engaging the engine coupling/decoupling clutch (K0). During the engine starting control, advancement of the valve- closing timing of an intake valve (88) is restricted until the engine coupling/decoupling clutch (K0) is fully engaged.