A hybrid car comes equipped with a petrol engine and an electric motor, each of which is capable of running it. As such, it is the best...
A hybrid car comes
equipped with a petrol engine and an electric motor, each of which is capable
of running it. As such, it is the best of both worlds. It is any day more
environment friendly than normal cars running on fossil fuel, and more
practical than electric cars which just won’t run if you forget to charge them.
If this is not reason enough, hybrid cars cost less in terms of on-road taxes
due to their lesser carbon footprint. Whatever be your reason, a hybrid car is
surely the way to go! Automobile companies have sensed the pulse of this
ever-expanding market and have come up with hybrid options in various
categories. Naturally, we were spoiled for choice, but we managed to pick out
the best 5 for you. Read on to find out!
1. Toyota Prius: The trailblazer of the hybrid segment, is back in 2019 with its
fourth-generation model. The latest version has upgraded the engine to be even
more powerful and economical. The biggest selling point of this car is the ease
of driving it in city roads as well as on highways, at a greater speed. The
safety and comfort are unparalleled with this model, as is its Toyota
Safety Sense suite of driver-assistance features. The latest versions
have been designed for a sportier feel, all for a very affordable price-tag. It
is no wonder that this car continues to retain the top spot in this category as
always.
2. Chevrolet Volt: This midsize sedan wins with its amazing electric-only driving range
of 50 miles. Other notable features of this car include heated front and rear
leather seats and remote start, plus some very driver-friendly features that
include automated parking, lane departure warning and parking sensors. It does
not disappoint in terms of the basics, with its ample cargo space and stylish
design. All this for a price tag of around $35000 seems like quite the deal!
3. RAM 1500: If you want to save up on your carbon footprints and feel adventurous
while doing so, the RAM 1500 is your best bet. This all wheel or four-wheel
drive lands a solid performance with its power-packed eTorque system. Although it can’t
power the truck on its own, but it makes it smoother and more efficient in
town roads as well as the
rougher terrains. This eTorque is offered in both
the V6 and V8 versions of the truck, so you have plenty of configurations to
choose from if you want to haul or tow while doing your bit for the
environment. The advanced models even have an infotainment system. What more
could you ask for!
4. BMW 530E: Moving to the luxury segment, BMW does it right with this hybrid sedan.
Even without the hybrid feature which makes it that much more practical and
“cool”, this sedan truly stands out in its own right. It is as stylish as it is
powerful, and true to the BMW reputation, a breeze to drive. 530E
adds a more efficient powertrain that allows the driver to travel further
between fill-ups. With its 9.2-kWh battery pack fully charged, the plug-in can
travel for about 29 miles on electric power alone, which is a reasonably good
number
. It does not come
cheap at a $54000, but hey, with all these features and the brand name of BMW,
we are not complaining!
5. Lexus ES 300H: Make heads turn with this luxurious hybrid sedan redesigned in 2019
for even better performance. True to the brand name of Lexus, this beauty holds
good on its promise of understated style, latest technology, superior comfort
and excellent fuel economy. The noiseless cabin only adds to the smooth driving
experience. At a starting price of $42000, this conventional hybrid indeed
lives up to our expectations.
While we are absolutely crazy about all these hybrid options, did you
find one that matches your budget and needs? Then get set to save the planet in
style and drive safe!
