Hybrid

Hybrid cars are precisely that - where power comes from a combination of combustion engine and a pairing of batteries and a motor. There are many different forms of hybrid cars, each bringing their own benefits.

Traditional hybrids – sometimes called full hybrids, or rather erroneously, self-charging hybrids – use a small battery and electric motor to support the engine when driving. This saves fuel because the engine doesn't need to work as hard, and they can even run on electricity alone for short periods of time.

They’re distinct from plug-in hybrids because they don’t need to be plugged in, and the ability to cruise under zero-emissions power places them apart from mild-hybrids.

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Volkswagen Passat

from £32,598
The VW Passat Estate has a vast boot, lots of kit and space for all the family. It’s an excellent estate car

Kia Sportage

from £27,895
The Sportage is good value and has a spacious interior, but it isn't great to drive and the engines are noisy
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Porsche Cayenne Coupé

from £86,805
The Cayenne Coupé offers sleek looks and great performance while remaining useable day to day

Skoda Superb Estate

from £35,495
A comfortable, hugely practical and well priced estate car, so we can forgive the slightly disappointing interior quality.

Ferrari 296 GTB

from £259,695
Plug-in hybrid supercar is an incredible piece of engineering – but also a very, very expensive one

Porsche Cayenne

from £79,905
The Porsche Cayenne is rapid, luxurious and spacious, but some rivals are more comfortable

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

from £39,995
The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé is surprisingly practical and good fun to drive, although the ride can be a problem on bigger wheels

Renault Clio

from £16,650
The Renault Clio is a stylish, reasonably practical and refined performer that isn’t far off the class leaders.

Toyota Corolla Commercial

from £29,500
This van based on the Corolla Touring Sports estate is cheap to run and more comfortable to drive than van-based rivals, but can't match them for cargo-lugging practicality

MG HS

from £18,989
This great-value family SUV promises lots of space and equipment for the money
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