Most Affordable Hybrid Vehicles

Hybrid vehicles come in many forms, ranging from cars, pickup trucks, SUVs, MPVs to sports cars. Some models focus on energy and fuel efficiency, while others use the combination of gasoline and electricity to significantly improve performance. Faced with so many hybrid models on the market, it is not easy to distinguish which are just mediocre and which are truly outstanding. Because of this, we have conducted comprehensive and rigorous testing on almost all hybrid models.

Car and Driver's ranking is based on two aspects: first, the extensive instrument test data we conduct on hundreds of vehicles every year, and the second, the subjective feelings accumulated by our expert editors when driving under real road conditions. We selected the best hybrid model based on approximately 200 data points such as acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel economy, cost performance and driving pleasure. We are extremely strict about rankings because our goal is to give you a comprehensive understanding of every car you are interested in.

Here are the cheapest hybrid models in each segment of the market. Car and Driver's ranking is based on the extensive instrument test results we conduct on hundreds of vehicle models every year, as well as the subjective feelings of our professional editors in driving on real road conditions. We list the cheapest hybrids-including sedans, hatchbacks, SUVs and pickup trucks-based on manufacturer's recommended retail price (MSRP)-and rate each vehicle based on approximately 200 data points covering acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value for money, and driving pleasure. All of these hybrid models start at less than US$40,000, although some prices on the list may not be specific to the hybrid version.