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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Mercedes E-Class Estate

from £53,770
The Mercedes E-Class Estate may not be the best for passenger space, but the boot is huge and it’s an effortless long-distance cruiser.

Mercedes GLC

from £55,495
The Mercedes GLC might not be as good an all-rounder as some SUVs, but it's still well worth considering – as long as you spec it right.
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Range Rover Velar

from £52,500
The Range Rover Velar is a stylish, refined and seriously appealing SUV, but there are better-finished and more practical alternatives

Bentley Bentayga

from £176,390
The Bentley Bentayga excels in performance and luxury, but not by enough for it to make more sense than its cheaper rivals

Mercedes GLA

from £35,285
Family SUV is classy, comfortable and well equipped, but some rivals are cheaper and more practical

New Mercedes GLE

from £78,130
The Mercedes GLE has lots of equipment and space for the price, but some of its rivals are better to drive and more efficient.

Jeep Avenger

from £20,990
The Avenger small SUV has some off-road ability but is best suited to the urban jungle

Honda CR-V

from £41,800
The Honda CR-V has masses of space, but other SUVs offer more equipment and superior refinement for less money.

New BMW 5 Series Touring

from £49,306
The BMW 5 Series Touring is a superb estate car that’s refined, classy, well equipped and good to drive. It’s one of our favourites

Cupra Formentor

from £27,800
The Formentor is a sharp-looking SUV that's good to drive and available with a wide range of petrol engines

Mazda MX-30 R-EV

from £28,005
The plug-in hybrid MX-30 is good to drive and relatively cheap to run

LEVC VN5 van

from £65,372
An electric van with the flexibility of a range extender engine.

Hyundai Kona

from £24,284
Decent engines and infotainment, but the Kona fails to stand out in the small SUV class

Volkswagen Golf

from £22,990
The Volkswagen Golf is one of our favourite family cars. It's brilliant to drive, competitively priced and well equipped

Land Rover Discovery Sport

from £45,067
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is a cleverly packaged SUV that's practical, comfortable and good to drive

Vauxhall Astra

from £27,495
The Vauxhall Astra is a well-rounded, good-value family hatch that offers plenty of room at an affordable price

Ford Tourneo Custom

from £24,590
Lots and lots of room, with useful seating flexibility and a modern-feeling dashboard, but lackluster engines and dynamics mean you never forget it’s a van

Dacia Bigster

from £22,334
The Bigster family SUV goes big on space and practicality but low on buying and running costs

BMW 7 Series

from £89,995
The BMW 7 Series is a capable and spacious luxury saloon that's fun to drive. An S-Class still rides more comfortably, though.

Toyota Yaris

from £19,550
Although it’s well equipped and has a hybrid option, the Toyota Yaris doesn’t excel enough to stand out in the small car class

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

from £34,935
The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is spacious, well finished and good to drive, if a little expensive

Audi Q3 Sportback

from £40,275
Striking to look at, but not as classy inside as you might hope

BMW M5

from £89,499
Despite having the power to slay supercars, the BMW M5 is comfortable and no harder to drive than a regular 5 Series. However, it’s not quite as exciting as the Mercedes-AMG E63

Lexus NX

from £46,695
The Lexus NX is worth considering as a company car. Diesel rivals are more satisfying to drive, though, and more practical.

Cupra Terramar

from £29,990
The Terramar is a sporty family SUV available with four-wheel drive and plug-in hybrid engines

Mercedes E-Class

from £53,170
The E-Class is an elegant, well equipped and good to drive executive car that's available as a plug-in hybrid

Hyundai Tucson

from £26,660
The Hyundai Tucson offers good value for money, strong performance and striking looks, but its ride and steering aren't the best

New Citroën C4 X

from £25,130
The C4 X is a saloon-backed SUV that benefits from low pricing and an efficient hybrid engine

Peugeot 5008

from £30,999
The 5008 is stylish, practical and good to drive. It's one of the best seven-seat SUVs you can buy

Citroën C5 X

from £28,980
The C5 X estate car is temptingly priced with impressive comfort and refinement
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