Name: New Ford Puma models and Specifications
Brand: Ford

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With 124bhp, the Ecoboost mHEV 125 can officially accelerate from 0-62mph in 9.8sec – far quicker than an entry-level Nissan Juke or Volkswagen T-Roc. It comes with a super-slick, six-speed manual gearbox as standard, or you have a smooth seven-speed automatic gearbox for a premium. Regardless of the gearbox, this engine pulls reasonably well from low revs, although the more powerful 1.0 Ecoboost mHEV 155 version is much faster.

1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid mHEV

Our favourite engine. With 153bhp, it can hit 60mph from a standstill in just 8.5sec, making it as nippy as much pricier small SUVs, such as the Audi Q2 35 TFSI. Fuel economy is barely any worse than than entry-level 1.0 Ecoboost mHEV 125 – in our True MPG test it averaged 45.1mpg.

1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid mHEV 155

This 1.0-litre version of the ST is available exclusively with a Powershift seven-speed automatic gearbox. Producing 168bhp and 183lb ft of torque, this Puma ST takes 7.4sec to get from 0-62mph.

Upgrading to ST-Line trim (over Titanium) brings sportier styling and a swaps the conventional instrument dials behind the steering wheel for a whopping great 12.3in digital display. However, you lose the Titanium's climate control and instead have to make do with manual air-conditioning, which simply blows warm or cool air on demand rather than maintaining your chosen interior temperature.

ST-Line

As well as everything you get on regular ST-Line trim, ST-Line X brings climate control, bigger 18in alloys for an even sportier look, tinted windows, part-leather seats and a great-sounding B&O stereo.

ST-Line X

17in alloy wheels, automatic lights and wipers, rear parking sensors, climate control and cruise control all come as standard on Titanium trim. It's well worth consider, although you get more comfortable, supportive seats in ST-Line models.

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<p dir="ltr">Ford builds some of the most popular cars in the UK, including the Fiesta and Focus hatchbacks.</p>

<p dir="ltr">This success is partly down to longevity and the fact that there’s a Ford dealer around every corner. However, it’s also because Fords tend to offer good value and be among the best cars in their respective classes to drive.</p>

<p dir="ltr">The company’s huge range also helps; it offers everything from the small – but surprisingly practical – Ka+ to the large and lavishly equipped Edge SUV.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Meanwhile, other highlights of the range include the S-Max and Galaxy people carriers, the Mondeo executive car and the Ranger pick-up.</p>


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1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid mHEV 155 ST-Line DCT 5dr

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<p>You can fit six carry-on-sized suitcases in the Puma's main boot compartment – one fewer than you’ll squeeze into a Kamiq, <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/toyota/yaris-cross/estate/review/n23440">Toyota Yaris Cross</a> or T-Roc. The Puma has a trick up its sleeve, though: if you lift up its 'false' boot floor, you’ll find a large well underneath that can swallow two more cases.</p>

<p>The boot&nbsp;floor can clip to the rear seatbacks so you can stand two sets of golf clubs, or a couple of large pot plants, upright in the well. There’s even a removable plug at the bottom, so you can hose out any mud afterwards.</p>

<p><span><span>The boot floor is height-adjustable. When it's set to its highest position and the rear seats are folded down, there's&nbsp;no step in the floor of the extended load bay&nbsp;and only a very small lip at the boot entrance.&nbsp;</span></span><span><span>The tailgate-mounted parcel shelf lifts up when the boot is opened to give excellent access. </span></span></p>

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			<h2><em>“The underfloor storage grabs the headlines, but I’ve also found the 12-volt power socket in the boot to be very useful.” – <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/authors/stuart-milne/n25965">Stuart Milne, Digital Editor</a></em></h2>
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<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>Practicality&nbsp;overview</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Strengths</strong>&nbsp;Plenty of space in the front; good in-car storage; boot is big and clever, with huge underfloor area</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Weaknesses</strong>&nbsp;Some rivals offer more rear head room; optional panoramic glass roof exacerbates this problem</p>


<p dir="ltr">The Puma’s interior is dressed a little more lavishly than the one in the Bayon and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/toyota/yaris-cross/estate/review/n23440">Toyota Yaris Cross</a> – which both have more hard, unforgiving plastics – with slightly squidgy surfaces on the dashboard and the tops of its doors.</p>

<p dir="ltr">ST-Line X models have some faux carbon-fibre highlights&nbsp;as well as part-leather seats, while the range-topping ST-Line Vignale has full-leather seats.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Some of the dashboard plastics feel a bit low-rent, though, and the overall effect is more upmarket in the Juke, the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/peugeot/2008/estate/review/n110">Peugeot 2008</a> and the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/t-roc/hatchback/review/n17376">VW T-Roc</a>. Meanwhile, the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/lexus/lbx/hatchback/review/n26399">Lexus LBX</a> feels significantly plusher and more robust inside.</p>

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			<h2><em>“The steering wheel, pedals and gearlever are perfectly placed for a sporty driving position. For me, it's intrinsic to the Puma’s already impressive driving experience.” – <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/authors/dan-jones/n23433">Dan Jones, Reviewer</a></em></h2>
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<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>Interior overview</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Strengths</strong>&nbsp;Comfy driver's seat; smartphone mirroring standard across the range; easy-to-use, physical air-con controls</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Weaknesses</strong>&nbsp;Windscreen pillars can&nbsp;impede your view at junctions; some of the interior plastics feel a bit cheap</p>


Introduction

Performance & drive

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Costs & verdict

<p dir="ltr">No matter which trim you go for, the driver's seat in the Ford Puma is comfortable and comes with adjustable lumbar support to help prevent back pain on long journeys. A minor gripe with the entry-level Titanium’s seats is that they could do with a bit more side support, but that’s solved on all ST-Line versions with their thicker bolsters.</p>

<p dir="ltr">All Pumas have front seat-height adjustment and&nbsp;plenty of movement to get the steering wheel just where you need it, no matter what your shape or size. Some people might find the gear lever is set a little low down, though.</p>

<p>You don't sit quite as far above the road as you do in the&nbsp;T-Roc,&nbsp;but you are much higher up in the Puma than in some other <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/small-suvs/n17050">small SUVs</a>,&nbsp;including&nbsp;the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/bayon/hatchback/review/n23367">Hyundai Bayon</a> and the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/skoda/kamiq/hatchback/review/n19999">Skoda Kamiq</a>. The Puma's dashboard is also easy to get the hang of, with chunky, intuitive controls for the air-conditioning.</p>


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<p dir="ltr">The cheapest trim, Titanium, doesn’t feel that ‘entry-level’ at all, with 17in alloy wheels, automatic lights and wipers, automatic air conditioning and heated door mirrors, alongside the standard infotainment features and parking aids.</p>

<p dir="ltr">You might also want to consider ST-Line trim (our favourite), which adds sportier styling, swaps the conventional instrument dials behind the steering wheel for a&nbsp;12.3in digital display and adds more supportive seats. However, you do have to make do with manual air-conditioning, which blows warm or cool air on demand rather than automatically maintaining a set temperature.</p>

<p dir="ltr">ST-Line X&nbsp;trim does get climate control&nbsp;and also brings bigger 18in alloys for an even sportier look, along with privacy glass, part-leather seats and that great-sounding B&amp;O stereo.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Meanwhile, range-topping ST-Line&nbsp;Vignale gets full leather seats (heated in the front), a heated leather steering wheel and keyless entry. It's too pricey to recommend, though.</p>


<p dir="ltr">You might remember the <strong>Ford Puma</strong>&nbsp;name on a small coupé back in the Nineties, but here we're reviewing its staggeringly&nbsp;successful small SUV reincarnation.</p>

<p dir="ltr">What does staggering success&nbsp;look like? Well, for the Puma it's meant winning our overall&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/awards/new-car-awards">Car of the Year award</a>&nbsp;and spending many months at –&nbsp;or near – the top of&nbsp;the UK's sales charts.</p>

<p><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_ZG0QhM-TU4?si=sLSpkCu66scOwJLc" width="560"></iframe></p>

<p dir="ltr">Echoing the original Puma, the latest model&nbsp;looks sportier than most other cars in its class, and is more fun in other ways –&nbsp;as we’ll come on to explain. That's true even of the regular Ford Puma we're reviewing here, but if you're after more serious performance, check out our <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/ford/puma/hatchback/review/n22293">Ford Puma ST review</a>.</p>

<p dir="ltr">So, should you buy a Ford Puma instead of, say, a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/nissan/juke/hatchback/review/n45">Nissan Juke</a>, Skoda Kamiq or <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/t-roc/hatchback/review/n17376">VW T-Roc</a>?&nbsp;Read on to find out, as we rate it in all the important areas and compare it with the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/small-suvs/n17050">best small SUVs</a>...</p>

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<p dir="ltr">Unless you’re exceptionally tall, you’ll fit just fine in the front of the Ford Puma and won’t find yourself struggling for head or leg room.</p>

<p dir="ltr">It's not as roomy as&nbsp;the VW T-Roc&nbsp;though – that car&nbsp;has a few more centimetres of&nbsp;head room, along with a slightly broader interior that provides more shoulder room between the driver and front passenger.</p>

<p dir="ltr">There’s plenty of storage space, with decent-sized door bins, a cubby in front of the gear lever, another one below the front armrest and a couple of cupholders between the front seats.</p>


<p dir="ltr">If you enjoy driving, the Puma will really win your heart. It's super-nimble by small SUV standards and you’ll notice this agility whether you’re merely scooting around a roundabout or flying down your&nbsp;favourite country lane.</p>

<p dir="ltr">To experience the Puma at its most entertaining, you'll want an ST-Line version with the sports suspension. This helps to keep the body more upright when cornering, although even the entry-level Titanium version darts into bends more eagerly than most of the competition.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Then there’s the steering. It’s quick to respond and gives you a far better sense of connection to the front wheels than you get from a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/kona/hatchback/review/n17377">Hyundai Kona</a>, a Juke or even a Kamiq – again, something you can appreciate whether you're driving on quicker roads or zipping about town.</p>


<p dir="ltr">All Pumas come with an 8.0in touchscreen <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/best-car-infotainment-systems-tested-and-rated/n21269">infotainment system</a>&nbsp;with DAB radio, Bluetooth, built-in <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/best-sat-nav-apps/n24915">sat-nav</a> and smartphone mirroring via <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/owning/what-is-android-auto/n1194">Android Auto</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/owning/what-is-apple-carplay/n1193">Apple CarPlay</a> (so you can use selected phone apps on the car's screen). ST-Line X and ST-Line Vignale models add wireless phone-charging, and it's available as an option on the cheaper trims.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">The operating system isn’t as modern-looking as the equivalent in the Kamiq or T-Roc, and the touchscreen sometimes takes a while to respond after you’ve pressed it. All things considered, though, it’s packed with features and easier to use than the system in the&nbsp;Juke.</p>

<p dir="ltr">If you go for ST-Line X or&nbsp;ST-Line&nbsp;Vignale trim, the standard seven-speaker sound system is replaced by a really punchy 10-speaker B&amp;O setup. If we’re being picky, the sound quality it delivers isn't quite&nbsp;as warm or enveloping as the Bose system in range-topping versions of the Juke, but it's still good.</p>


<p dir="ltr">All engines are 1.0-litre petrols with 48-volt mild-hybrid (mHEV) technology, which can shut the engine off to save fuel when you’re coming to a stop. As you engage a gear, the engine fires back into life in the blink of an eye, and a small electric motor adds a bit of zip to help you on your way.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Even the entry-level Ecoboost mHEV 125 was able to accelerate from 0-60mph in 9.6sec in our tests – far quicker than any&nbsp;Juke or&nbsp;the T-Roc 1.0 TSI. It pulls reasonably well from low revs and maintains cruising speed effortlessly. If you want more pace, the Ecoboost mHEV 155 is much faster, hitting 60mph from a standstill in just 8.5sec. That's as quick&nbsp;as pricier small SUVs,&nbsp;including the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/q2/estate/review/n120">Audi Q2</a>&nbsp;35 TFSI.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">You get a six-speed manual gearbox on all Pumas as standard, with a seven-speed&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/buying/automatic-gearboxes-everything-you-need-to-know/n17022">automatic gearbox</a>&nbsp;available as an option.</p>


<p dir="ltr">The Puma is fun to drive, easy to live with and great value. In short, it's a great small SUV</p>


<p dir="ltr">The Puma's small rear side windows don’t help create an impression of roominess and, in real terms, a couple of six-footers will have less knee room than in the limo-like Skoda Kamiq, or either the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/taigo/hatchback/review/n23908">VW Taigo</a>&nbsp;or VW T-Roc.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Head room is also worse than it is in both those rival cars, but in case that all sounds rather damning,&nbsp;you can&nbsp;still carry a couple of tall passengers in the back without too many grumbles.</p>

<p dir="ltr">It’s best to avoid the Puma's&nbsp;optional panoramic roof, though. It lowers the height of the ceiling and reduces head room further, especially&nbsp;in the back.</p>


<p dir="ltr">There are certainly quieter small SUVs than the Puma. Its engines have a slightly sporty rasp and there’s a fair amount of tyre roar at a steady 70mph – especially with 18in or 19in wheels fitted. On the motorway, the Kamiq and T-Roc do a much better job of keeping unwanted noise from reaching your ears.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">On the other hand, the Puma’s precise, snickety gearshift, feelsome clutch pedal and progressive brakes make it a really easy car to drive smoothly. Although the slick manual is our pick, the seven-speed <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/buying/automatic-gearboxes-everything-you-need-to-know/n17022">automatic gearbox</a> is also smooth.</p>

<p dir="ltr">The stop-start system goes about its business incredibly unobtrusively, and you hardly even notice when the engine switches off and on. It’s smoother and much quicker to respond than the system fitted to the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/jeep/avenger/hatchback/review/n26657">Jeep Avenger e-Hybrid</a>.</p>

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			<h2><em>“The VW T-Roc might be a little more comfortable than the Puma, but when it comes to driving thrills, the Ford is streets ahead. It’s the kind of car I find myself taking for a drive just for the sake of it.” – <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/authors/lawrence-cheung/n23691">Lawrence Cheung, New Cars Editor</a></em></h2>
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<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>Driving overview</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Strengths</strong>&nbsp;Punchy turbocharged petrol engines; agile and entertaining handling;&nbsp;sweet manual gearshift</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Weaknesses</strong>&nbsp;Road noise at speed; ride is firmer than in some rivals</p>


<p dir="ltr">The Puma finished 17th out of 22 small SUV models in our 2023 <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/reliability-survey-most-reliable-cars/n26137">What Car? Reliability Survey</a>&nbsp;–&nbsp;below the Juke and VW&nbsp;T-Roc, but above the&nbsp;Kamiq.</p>

<p dir="ltr">As a manufacturer, <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/new-car-deals/make/ford">Ford</a> finished mid-table, claiming 17th place out of the 32 brands included. That’s one position below Skoda and two above Nissan, while VW finished 22nd.</p>

<p>All Pumas come with a three-year/60,000-mile warranty as standard, although that can be extended to five years (with a 100,000-mile limit) for an extra charge. That’s about average for a small SUV, but you get longer standard warranties with the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/kona/hatchback/review/n17377">Hyundai Kona</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/stonic/estate/review/n116">Kia Stonic</a>.</p>


<p dir="ltr">If ride comfort is a priority, you’d be better off looking at the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/skoda/kamiq/hatchback/review/n19999">Skoda Kamiq</a> or <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/t-roc/hatchback/review/n17376">VW T-Roc</a>. Both have softer suspension, which means you feel less impact from lumps and bumps as they pass beneath the car.</p>

<p dir="ltr">In fact, if you want the most comfortable Puma, Titanium trim is your best bet as it’s the only version to come without the even firmer sport suspension fitted to all ST-Line variants. Even so, the Puma is far from a bone-shaker and never gets uncomfortable – it just follows the contours of the road more closely than the Kamiq or T-Roc.</p>

<p dir="ltr">There's a positive trade-off&nbsp;too: better body control equals less bouncing along undulating country lanes. We think most buyers will quite like the compromise. The Juke&nbsp;jostles you around in your seat far more. While we recommend sticking with 17in or 18in wheels if buying a Puma, even the largest 19in alloys (optional on all but the entry-level trim) don't make the ride too harsh.</p>


<p dir="ltr">There are no weedy engines in the Ford Puma line-up, nor are there any super-basic trim levels. That explains why the car's starting price is higher than those of the Juke and Kamiq. However, in like-for-like form, it’s actually cheaper than both those cars, and also undercuts the equivalent T-Roc.</p>

<p dir="ltr">PCP car finance deals are usually pretty attractive, helped by the fact that the Puma is predicted to depreciate more slowly than many of its peers. It’s more economical, too – in our real-world True MPG test,&nbsp;the 1.0 Ecoboost mHEV 155 averaged a very respectable 45.1mpg.</p>

<p>If you’re thinking about going for an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/buying/automatic-gearboxes-everything-you-need-to-know/n17022">automatic gearbox</a>&nbsp;in the Puma, be aware that it’ll be more expensive to buy and run than a manual. It’s still more economical with slightly lower CO2 emissions than the equivalent automatic Juke, though. The Puma pumps out less CO2 than many small SUVs so it's a relatively cheap&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/best-company-cars/n22605">company car</a>&nbsp;(just not as cheap as an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-cars/n17000">electric car</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/hybrid-cars/n17013">hybrid</a>&nbsp;alternative, such as the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/citroen/c4/hatchback/review/n22375">Citroën e-C4</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/toyota/yaris-cross/estate/review/n23440">Yaris Cross</a>). Mind you, an <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/2024-ford-puma-confirmed-with-electric-power/n26540">electric Ford Puma</a> is coming soon.</p>


<p dir="ltr">All Pumas come with the modern preventative safety aids you’d expect, including automatic emergency braking (<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/what-is-aeb-and-how-does-it-work/n3283">AEB</a>)&nbsp;with pedestrian detection, lane-keeping assistance and traffic-sign recognition.</p>

<p>On the higher trims, you can add a Driver Assistance Pack, which gets you blind-spot monitoring and a couple of other clever safety systems: Evasive Steering Assist and Cross Traffic Alert. Either way, the Puma has&nbsp;six airbags to protect you and your passengers in the event of a collision.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/the-safest-cars-on-sale-today/n19724">Euro NCAP</a> awarded the Puma four stars out of five&nbsp;for safety –&nbsp;a rather disappointing score.&nbsp;To keep would-be thieves at bay, all Pumas come with a Thatcham category one alarm and immobiliser.</p>

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<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>Buying &amp; owning overview</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Strengths</strong>&nbsp;Attractive PCP finance rates; good real-world fuel economy; even the cheapest trim is well equipped</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Weaknesses</strong>&nbsp;Disappointing Euro NCAP safety score; reliability record could be better</p>

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<p dir="ltr">All Pumas have 60/40 split-folding rear seats, which matches what you get in&nbsp;almost all&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/small-suvs/n17050">small SUVs</a>, including the Kamiq, T-Roc and Lexus LBX.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">However, it's&nbsp;a pity that there’s no ski hatch&nbsp;in the Puma (there is in the T-Roc),&nbsp;or any other neat touches, such as the&nbsp;sliding rear seats offered in&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/t-cross/estate/review/n19039">VW T-Cross</a>.</p>


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With its nippy acceleration and agile handling, the Ford Puma will put a bigger smile on your face than any other small SUV. It’s a car you can buy with your sensible hat on, too, thanks to its relatively low CO2 emissions, excellent real-world fuel economy, cleverly designed boot and attractive monthly PCP costs.

<p dir="ltr">Depending on your driving position, you might find that the aggressively angled front pillars block some of your view at junctions and roundabouts. Visibility out of the back of the Puma isn’t brilliant, either – blame the rising window line and the chunky rear pillars for that.</p>

<p dir="ltr">On the plus side, all Pumas come with rear parking sensors, while upgrading to the top-spec ST-Line Vignale gets you front parking sensors, too. A rear-view camera is available as an option.</p>

<p dir="ltr">You can pay extra for LED headlights with ST-Line X trim (they come as standard on the range-topping ST-Line Vignale). These project more intense beams than the standard halogen bulbs. The rival Kamiq comes with LED headlights as standard.</p>


<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Running costs that won’t break the bank </li> <li>Generous kit</li> <li>Pokey engine and tidy handling</li> <li>Spacious interior</li> <li>Boot big enough to cope with family life</li></ul>

<p>The car-buying public has fallen in love with small SUVs, or crossovers as they’re often called, with thousands turning away from conventional hatchbacks in favour of something that rides that little bit higher.</p>

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<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Low running costs compared with solely petrol or diesel equivalents</li> <li>Very low official CO2 emissions to benefit company car drivers</li> <li>The same usability as a regular car</li> <li>Smooth transition between electric and engine power</li> <li>Small practicality compromise over conventional models</li></ul>

<p>Not so long ago, hybrids were the preserve of Hollywood stars, environmentally conscious 'early adopters' and the odd&nbsp;minicab driver looking to save a bit of money on fuel.</p>

<p>Since the collapse in demand for diesel, however, they have become&nbsp;much more popular, and it's easy to see why, with&nbsp;low tax bills and&nbsp;impressive MPG figures&nbsp;just a couple of the perks they offer.</p>

<p>There are two types of hybrid: 'self-charging'&nbsp;models, which mix petrol&nbsp;and electric power in an effort to maximise&nbsp;efficiency, and&nbsp;plug-in hybrids that can travel many miles purely on electricity before their engines need to cut in. This category is for the former type of cars.</p>

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