Reasonably Priced Hybrid Vehicles (A-H)
In-between stages can sometimes get tricky. The next set of sit-ups before truly hitting your peak fitness regime. That gap year before study, or the six months prior to the new job contract starting. What about the EV world? We’re not capable of running a full fleet of EV cars yet, but maybe there’s an in-between vehicle that ticks all the right boxes before we go fully electric.
The truth is that the new hybrid vehicles are the best cars for this moment in time. They deliver the very best low fuel consumption figures and will also try to run pure electric as much of the time as is practical or possible.
Hybrids are great vehicles, usually well-priced, thus perfect for softening the blow to the wallet – there are some hideously expensive EVs available. Most desirable new EVs have price tags that, for most of us, will be well beyond our budget. So what hybrid vehicles are on the market for reasonable money? How much will they set you back when you buy new? And what sort of fuel consumption can you expect? Let’s have a look and see…
BMW 330e Sedan Hybrid Sedan
Drive away from around $85k in your new BMW 330e Hybrid sedan, where a claimed combined fuel consumption of around 5.6 litres/100 km combined with 215 kW provides plenty of spirited driving (0-100 km/h in around 6 seconds). Comfort, safety and all the new technology is on-board this neat 3 Series Hybrid Sedan package. 375 litres of boot space is present.
Honda Accord VTi-LX Hybrid Sedan
Drive away in a new Honda Accord Hybrid for around $61k, and you get a wonderful 2.0-litre petrol and electronic combo that serves up 158 kW of power running through a 1-speed CVT FWD set-up. This is a very comfortable car with plenty of space in the cabin, and you get all the latest technology and safety. It is fun to drive, with the 0-100 km/h sprint taking around 8 seconds. Honda indicates that you can expect around 5.0 litres/100 km for a combined fuel consumption figure. 473 litres of boot space is present.
Honda HR-V e:HEV L
Wanting a new small SUV with Hybrid technology? Then Honda’s little HR-V is a beauty. Drive away in a new Honda HR-V e from around $45k, and it will boast a smooth 1.5-litre petrol and electronic combo that serves up 96 kW of power running through a 1-speed CVT FWD set-up. Honda suggests we can expect a combined fuel consumption of around 4.3 litres/100 km. 319 litres of boot space is present.
Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Premium Fastback
Drive away from around $46k. With its neat little Fastback design, the 1.6-litre ULP engine combines with a small electric motor to put out a sprightly 104 kW of power. This Hybrid set-up runs a more conventional 6-speed automatic FWD, and it is a smooth, comfortable vehicle to drive. Undercutting competitors such as the Toyota Prius and Renault Zoe, Hyundai’s IONIQ comes with plenty of premium features like autonomous emergency braking, an 8-year battery warranty and an attractive capped-price servicing deal. The regular hybrid version is quoted at having a fuel consumption figure as low as 3.4 litres/100 km, while the plug-in version was quoted at an astonishing 1.1 litres/100 km. Real world figures will be a bit more, I’m sure, but. Boot space is 443 litres.
Be an in-betweener and gain some of the benefits. Take a look at the next blog list of Hybrid vehicles available (Kia-Merc).
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