Yahoo Autos If an EV Doesn’t Suit You, These 11 Hybrids Will Cut Your Fuel Costs
While electric vehicles are the talk of the town, hybrids—and their more advanced plug-in hybrid siblings—are sneaking under the radar. While plug-in hybrids give you more flexibility than standard hybrids and more electric range, not everyone is open to the idea of the added cost or effort of a plug-in hybrid. With that in mind, we pulled together some of our favorite full hybrids from mainstream brands—and even a luxury make. So without further ado, check out these hybrids.
2023 Toyota Prius
MPG: 57/56/57
Base price: $28,545
When it comes to hybrid vehicles, ignoring the Toyota Prius is almost impossible. One of the early mass-market hybrids, the Prius might not have been considered particularly stylish.
Though, for 2023 the team at Toyota flipped the script on the once-utilitarian Prius. This latest generation Prius ushers the nameplate into its fifth generation with a bang. The bold design makes it unquestionably the most interesting-looking Prius to leave Toyota’s factory, and it packs a 2.0-liter I4 under the hood that makes 150 hp.
Adding the hybrid system into the mix, that figure rises to 194 hp for front-drive Prius models and 196 hp for the AWD variant. This machine can eke out 57 miles per gallon in the city, and 56 on the highway if you opt for the front-drive base model.
2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
MPG: 35/35/35
Base price: $38,015
If you need more space than a Prius but don’t want to leave the Toyota dealership, the Japanese automaker has plenty of other answers for your hybrid desires. Sure, you can nab a body-on-frame Sequoia hybrid or a similarly large Tundra hybrid, but for your daily grind, the Highlander might be the better answer.
Entering its fourth generation in 2020, Toyota’s Highlander builds on its family-hauling spirit but added some extra style. Under the new Highlander Hybrid’s hood, you’ll find a 2.5-liter Atkinson Cycle I4 that makes 186 hp by its lonesome.
Though, this four-cylinder gets assistance from the hybrid system baked into the eCVT. Combined output from the hybrid system and the internal-combustion engine rises to 243 hp, while this hybrid crossover boasts a consistent 35 mpg highway and city.
2023 Honda Accord Hybrid
MPG: 46/41/44
Base price: $32,440
While the Honda Civic might not have a hybrid variant, yet, the larger Accord does give you some electrical relief.
Honda’s Accord just entered its 11th generation with the ’23 model year and repositioned the hybrid to become the sportier model. Under the Accord’s hood is a 2.0-liter Atkinson I4 that sends 204 hp to the front wheels with the help of the dual-motor hybrid system.
On its own, this naturally aspirated I4 makes a meek 146 hp. This system, in this package, might not be as efficient as others at 46 mpg city and 41 mpg highway, but it’s a huge step above the standard Accord’s 29 mpg city.
2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid
MPG: 43/36/40
Base price: $33,350
If you don’t want a sedan, but still want a hybrid from Honda, there’s also an answer. Sharing its bones with the Civic’s platform, the latest generation of Honda CR-V builds on over 20 years of hauling people around.
Available in both all-wheel drive and just front-wheel drive, this crossover can handle your commute while saving you some money. Powering the CR-V is a similar powertrain to the Accord above: a 2.0-liter I4 that works with a dual-motor hybrid system to make 181 hp, combined.
There’s a slight penalty for highway driving on the all-wheel-drive model, but Honda says all CR-V Hybrids hit 40 mpg city. The 36 highway mpg on the front-drive models dips to 34 if you opt for all-wheel drive.
2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid
MPG: 40/33/37
Base price: $26,495
Surprising almost everyone, Ford revived its Maverick nameplate in 2021 as a pickup truck. Despite its someway confusing nameplate, the reborn Maverick’s compact size and once-standard hybrid powertrain turned it into an instant hit.
For ’24, the Maverick hasn’t changed a lot, but the price has increased alongside the base model’s standard content. The once standard issue hybrid system is now a cost option, which still might be worth the extra cash.
Under the Maverick’s hood, you’ll find a 2.5-liter I4 that makes 162 hp and 155 lb-ft of torque. It works with its hybrid system to crank out 191 hp of total system output while only reaching 40 mpg in the city. That number drops to 33 mpg on the highway.
That said, you’re still doing this with a pickup bed out back to haul anything you wouldn’t want to put in your cargo area.
2023 Ford Escape Hybrid
MPG: 42/36/39
