{"id":13950,"date":"2022-04-20T14:39:34","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T04:39:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/?p=13950"},"modified":"2022-04-20T14:39:34","modified_gmt":"2022-04-20T04:39:34","slug":"reasonably-priced-hybrid-vehicles-mg-to-z","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/makes-models\/reasonably-priced-hybrid-vehicles-mg-to-z\/","title":{"rendered":"Reasonably Priced Hybrid Vehicles (MG to Z)"},"content":{"rendered":"

In-between stages can sometimes get tricky.\u00a0 The next set of sit-ups before truly hitting your peak fitness regime.\u00a0 That gap year before study, or the six months prior to the new job contract starting.\u00a0 What about the EV world?\u00a0 We\u2019re not capable of running a full fleet of EV cars yet, but maybe there\u2019s an in-between vehicle that ticks all the right boxes before we go fully electric.<\/p>\n

The truth is that the new hybrid vehicles are the best cars for this moment in time.\u00a0 They deliver the very best low fuel consumption figures and will also try to run pure electric as much of the time as is practical or possible.<\/p>\n

Hybrids are great vehicles, usually well-priced, thus perfect for softening the blow to the wallet \u2013 there are some hideously expensive EVs available.\u00a0 Most desirable new EVs have price tags that, for most of us, will be well beyond our budget.\u00a0 So what hybrid vehicles are on the market for reasonable money? \u00a0How much will they set you back when you buy new?\u00a0 And what sort of fuel consumption can you expect?\u00a0 Let\u2019s have a look and see (MG to Toyota)…<\/p>\n

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MG HS Plus EV SUV<\/p><\/div>\n

Yes, a new and very fuel efficient Hybrid for less than $50k is possible, thanks to the snazzy MG HS Plus EV SUV.\u00a0 Nice to drive, comfortable, and with roomy interiors, loaded with technology, and five-star safe, these are a great hybrid buy.\u00a0 The MG HS Essence-spec plug-in hybrid joined the range in 2021 and uses a 119 kW\/250 Nm 1.5-litre Turbo four driving the front wheels through a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. \u00a0It boasts a strong presence among class leaders that include the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5 and Nissan X-Trail.\u00a0 It comes with 5-star safety technology that includes autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian avoidance and satellite navigation as standard.\u00a0 MG says it takes about 7 seconds for the 0-100 dash, while returning a fuel efficiency that can be as low as 1.7 litres\/100 km or more commonly up to 5.7 litres\/100 km.<\/p>\n

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MINI Countryman Cooper SE Classic SUV<\/p><\/div>\n

The Countryman Cooper SE Classic is a cute three-cylinder plug-in hybrid with electrically-assisted AWD.\u00a0 BMW indicates a combined cycle as low as 2.4 litres\/100 km but may look more like 4.5 litres\/100 km for most of the time.\u00a0 Combining a 1.5-litre Turbo 3-cylinder ULP petrol (100 kW\/220 Nm) and a 7.6 kWh lithium-ion plug-in battery, this combined system equates to an output of 165 kW of power and 385 Nm of torque. \u00a0The small MINI sees off the 0-100kmh sprint in 6.8 seconds and is a lot of fun to drive.\u00a0 The MINI Countryman’s roomy interior is backed up by 450 litres of luggage space behind the back seats, growing to 1275 litres if the seats are folded down.<\/p>\n

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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV ES<\/p><\/div>\n

From around $51k you can get one of these new.\u00a0 The 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV ES is a very stylish small SUV with very low running costs.\u00a0 Aspire and Exceed models are also available.\u00a0 Comfortable and loaded with tech and safety, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV makes a lot of sense.\u00a0 Even the top of the range Exceed with all of the bells and whistles can be bought for under $60k.\u00a0 Mitsubishi indicates as low as 1.9 litres\/100 km is possible, though real world figure of 3.7\u20134.0 litres\/ 100 km is still impressively low in the real world.\u00a0 Boot space is around 350 litres, and 0-100 km\/h takes about 10.5 seconds.<\/p>\n

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Peugeot 3008 GT Sport Plug-in Hybrid AWD SUV<\/p><\/div>\n

For less than $90k you can have one of these very stylish hybrids.\u00a0 Boasting a 1.6-litre Turbo ULP engine and electric power that combines to a maximum of 222 kW, this sporty SUV uses an 8-speed automatic.\u00a0 Thanks to twin electric motors driven by a 13.2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, the Peugeot 3008 PHEV enables zero-emissions driving for up to 60km.\u00a0 Its 222 kW power output and a 6.5-second 0-100 km\/h acceleration time makes this one of the fastest SUVs in its class.\u00a0 It is also 4×4 capable, making it a highly desirable vehicle for undertaking light off-road terrain.\u00a0 Gorgeous full-grain Nappa leather-appointed seats with grey stitching, nicely-integrated twin digital screens (a 10.0-inch central touch-screen with satellite navigation and a 12.3-inch driver display), real world fuel efficiency likely be around 5\u20135.5 litres\/100 km (but much less than this is possible), and you have yourself quite a vehicle.\u00a0 Peugeot reckons the 3008 PHEV can achieve a combined fuel consumption figure of 1.6 litres\/100 km with CO2 emissions of 36.4g\/km. \u00a0Boot space is 395 litres.<\/p>\n

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Peugeot 508 GT Plug-in Hybrid<\/p><\/div>\n

From around $84k one of these extremely stylish cars can be yours.\u00a0 Its petrol-electric hybrid powertrain allows the svelte sedan to drive up to 55 km (WLTP) in silence, by switching off the combustion engine and using only its electric motor.\u00a0 It\u2019s hard not to be impressed with the car\u2019s looks and style.\u00a0 Inside, the leather seats, the dashboard design, the sporty cockpit layout, and the sheer attention to detail is very impressive. \u00a0A 12.3-inch iCockpit digital driver\u2019s display, a 10.0-inch central touch-screen, a 10-speaker sound system, dual-zone automatic climate control, five-star safety, it\u2019s all there!\u00a0 0-100 km\/h takes around 8.2 seconds, while the Plug-in Hybrid system uses a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine developing 133 kW at 6000 rpm and 300 Nm at 3000 rpm to get the job done.\u00a0 The official combined-cycle fuel consumption figure is 1.8 litres\/ 100 km, but to achieve that would require frequent charging \u2013 something that\u2019s not always possible in the real world. \u00a0Expect around 5.0 to 6.5 litres\/100 km combined.\u00a0 Boot space is 487 litres.<\/p>\n

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Subaru Forester Hybrid<\/p><\/div>\n

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Subaru XV Hybrid<\/p><\/div>\n

The fifth generation of Subaru’s mid-size, all-AWD Forester SUV was updated in late 2021 with a new look, plus refinements to steering and suspension and a revised instrument panel.\u00a0 The smaller XV Hatch also uses similar tech.\u00a0 Expect around 6-7 litres\/100 km for the 2.0-litre boxer-based mild hybrid powerplants.\u00a0 Off-road is no problems at all for the Forester or XV and safety is off the top shelf.\u00a0 All Foresters and XV Hybrids get active cruise control, blind-spot monitors, lane-change assist, “active” LED headlights and rear cross traffic alert. The Forester offers truly generous passenger space and luggage capacity (422 litres expanding to 1768 litres with rear seats folded).\u00a0 The XV has 340 litres behind the rear seats.\u00a0 Both are nice to drive adventure seekers.<\/p>\n

Toyota Hybrids<\/p>\n

Almost every model on the Toyota showroom floor can be a hybrid.\u00a0 There are so many that I\u2019ll list them all here in picture form.<\/p>\n

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Toyota C-HR Hybrid SUV from $42k.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Toyota Camry Hybrid Sedan between $38-52k.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Toyota Corolla Hatch and Sedan between $32-40k.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Toyota Kluger SUV between $60-83k.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Toyota RAV4 Hybrid<\/p><\/div>\n

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Toyota Prius between $43-51k.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Toyota Yaris Hybrid<\/p><\/div>\n

These are truly excellent hybrid vehicles, and, if you don\u2019t know where to start, Toyota is a great place.\u00a0 Reliability, practicality, some of the best hybrid economy figures (usually very achievable: 3.5 to 5.5 litres\/100 km), and excellent 5-star safety are all reasons why Toyota Hybrids are so good.\u00a0 They are also very competitively priced right across the board from the little Yaris Hatch to the larger Camry Sedan or Kluger SUV.\u00a0 Get ready to be impressed.<\/p>\n

Be an in-betweener and gain some of the Hybrid benefits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In-between stages can sometimes get tricky.\u00a0 The next set of sit-ups before truly hitting your peak fitness regime.\u00a0 That gap year before study, or the six months prior to the new job contract starting.\u00a0 What about the EV world?\u00a0 We\u2019re not capable of running a full fleet of EV cars yet, but maybe there\u2019s an […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5120,86,55,4923,4471,59,7239,54,57,4049,4014,3071],"tags":[7248,5019,7244,7246,7247,7245,7243,1593],"class_list":["post-13950","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-automotive-design","category-blog","category-car-sales","category-electric-vehicles-evs","category-environment","category-fuel-2","category-hybrid-vehicles","category-makes-models","category-manufacturer-news","category-new-cars","category-sustainabilitygreen","category-technical","tag-buy-a-new-hybrid","tag-hybrid-vehicles","tag-new-hybrid-cars","tag-new-hybrid-hatch","tag-new-hybrid-sedan","tag-new-hybrid-suv","tag-new-hybrids","tag-sustainability"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13950","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13950"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13950\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13965,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13950\/revisions\/13965"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13950"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13950"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13950"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}