There are many types of hybrid vehicles, from cars, pickup trucks, SUVs, MPVs, to sports cars. Some models focus on fuel economy, while others rely on hybrid oil-electric systems to significantly improve performance. Faced with so many hybrid models on the market, it is not easy to distinguish which ones are just "fairly good" and which ones are "truly excellent". Therefore, we have conducted comprehensive and systematic testing on almost all hybrid models.
The ranking of Car and Driver comes from the extensive instrument tests we conduct on hundreds of vehicles every year and the intuitive experience our expert editors gain when driving in real road conditions. We select the best hybrid car based on approximately 200 data points, covering acceleration performance, handling performance, ride comfort, storage space, fuel economy, cost performance and driving pleasure. We are strict about rankings because we want you to have a comprehensive understanding of every car you are interested in.