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Hybrid Car Reviews

A hybrid powertrain combines a petrol (or in some cases a diesel) engine with a battery and electric motor in order to offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol cars. If you want an efficient car, but you can’t make an electric vehicle work for you at the moment, then a hybrid could be ideal. Read reviews of all the latest hybrid cars here.

reviewNissan X-TRAIL e-POWERNissan X-TRAIL e-POWER Review The Nissan X-TRAIL e-POWER features a petrol engine which powers a small battery and an electric motor which drives the wheels, with the aim of... Read more reviewSubaru XV e-BoxerSubaru XV e-Boxer Review The Subaru XV e-Boxer features the normal Subaru qualities of a good driving experience and impressive off-road capability, plus, for the first time for the... Read more reviewHyundai Kona HybridHyundai Kona Hybrid Premium SE 1.6 GDi 141PS 6 speed DCT Review The Hyundai Kona Hybrid is a ‘sub-compact SUV’, in other words it’s a body style that’s in big demand from car buyers, and the Kona... Read more reviewLexus UX 250hLexus UX 250h Review The Lexus UX 250h is a compact SUV, it has an efficient petrol-electric hybrid powertrain, and a premium badge, so it ticks lots of boxes... Read more reviewToyota Corolla HybridToyota Corolla Hybrid Review The Toyota Corolla Hybrid looks stylish, it’s good to drive, and it’s very efficient – around town and also on the motorway. Read more reviewToyota RAV4 HybridToyota RAV4 Excel 2.5 Hybrid 2WD Review The new Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is a big improvement on the last model, offering a genuinely efficient driving experience for a spacious SUV. Read more reviewHonda CR-V HybridHonda CR-V Hybrid AWD EX 2019 Review The Honda CR-V Hybrid is a spacious SUV, with all-wheel drive in the case of our test car, and a powertrain which has the potential to... Read more reviewLexus RX450h LLexus RX450h L Review The Lexus RX450h L is a 7-seater petrol-electric hybrid with a focus on luxury, performance and refinement. Model/Engine size: Lexus RX450h L Premier Fuel: Petrol-electric hybrid Fuel economy... Read more reviewLexus RC 300hLexus RC 300h F Sport Review The Lexus RC 300h F Sport aims to combine a rear-wheel drive coupe with an efficient hybrid powertrain; two of the results that it delivers are... Read more reviewRenault Scenic dCi 110 Hybrid AssistRenault Scenic dCi 110 Hybrid Assist Review The Renault Scenic dCi 110 Hybrid Assist features a small electric motor and an additional 48V battery with the aim of capturing and storing energy... Read more reviewToyota C-HRToyota C-HR Review By Paul Clarke ECO FACTS Model/Engine size: Toyota C-HR Excel Hybrid 1.8 CVT Fuel: Petrol-Electric Hybrid Fuel economy combined: 72.4 mpg Green Car Guide rating: 8/10 INTRODUCTION The Toyota... Read more reviewKia Niro HybridKia Niro Review By Paul Clarke ECO FACTS Model/Engine size: Kia Niro 1.6 GDi Petrol ‘2’ Fuel: Petrol-Electric Hybrid Fuel economy combined: 74.3 mpg Green-Car-Guide rating: 7/10 INTRODUCTION The Kia Niro has... Read more