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In the upcoming revolution, the demand for hybrid cars will be more than petrol and diesel cars. Hybrid cars have great advantages over other type of vehicles as hybrid cars offer an innovative, affordable, and efficient option for their drivers. The first hybrid electric vehicle was “Toyota Prius” and it was launched in the year 1997 in Japan. A hybrid car features a fuel-efficient gas engine combined with an electric motor that recharge automatically while you drive.
There are two types of petrol-electric hybrid cars:
- The Parallel Hybrid: In parallel hybrid car, gas engine and an electric motor works together to move the car forward.
- The Series Hybrid: In series hybrid car, gasoline engine either directly powers an electric motor that powers the vehicle or charges batteries that will power the motor.
In today’s market, several hybrid cars are available in the market that are fun to drive as well as can be affordable. Below mentioned are 9 hybrid cars that are fun to drive everyday.
1. 2023 Genesis G90 Hybrid
When Hyundai initially launched its vehicles in America, it offered a very limited number of cars and cars that are not very attractive. Hyundai’s luxury hybrid series Genesis has confirmed that their newest launch G90 sedan will be available in the United States market. This hybrid version will come with a twin-turbocharged 3.5L V6 and a 48-volt battery due to which Genesis will produce a 420 hp power. It will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds and will be available at a base price of $75,000.
2. 2022 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited
Toyota has been always active in the automobile market with its luxurious cars. The world’s first hybrid car “Prius” was also introduced by Toyota in 1997. Toyota Avalon comes with a 2.5L four-cylinder engine that makes 215 hp and attains a top speed of 130 mph and acceleration time 6.0 seconds for 0-60 mph. The base price of this car is $37,850.
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3. 2022 Volvo S60 T8 Recharge R Design
Volvo has been always a company who mainly manufactures hatchbacks and sedan, but its 2022 S60 T8 Recharge R Design is a sedan that packs some serious power. It equips a 2.0L four cylinder unit that pumps 415 hp power and a top speed of 112 mph is achieved. With an acceleration time of 4.6 seconds for 0-60 mph, the base price of this car is $71,901.
4. 2022 Lexus LS 500h
The first Lexus was introduced in the year 1989 to American motorists. Every time Lexus comes with a new car, they do something new in every model. The hybrid model of Lexus comes with a 3.5L V6 with 2 electric motors. With a peak power of 354 hp, Lexus LS 500h achieves a top speed of 136 mph and and accelerates from 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds. This car has a base price of $105,350.
5. 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid
The sedan version of Honda Accord was never claimed to be a sports sedan so cannot be compared from them but the also it comes with a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine and an electric engine that develops 212 hp power. The family sedan comes with a base price of $26,670. This car’s top speed is 114 mph and 0-60 mph time 6.7 seconds.
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6. 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTE
The Volkswagen Golf became a car that is not preferred by everybody but still it offers a great comfort and some sporty look with its GTI and GTE model. The 2020 GTE model of Golf comes with a basic turbocharged 1.4L 4-cylinder engine and an electric unit that makes 228 hp. The top speed of this car is 140 mph and can go 0-60 mph in 6.4 seconds. It has a price tag of $35,960.
7. 2020 Mercedes-Benz S 560e
Mercedes-Benz is known for its elegant and sporty cars. Mainly coming with 8 cylinders this S class Mercedes comes with a turbocharged 3.0L V6 combined with electric which generate 469 hp. Having a base price of $85,000 this hybrid can go up to 155 mph and 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds.
8. 2020 BMW 330e xDrive
The M series of BMW has always been praised and preferred by everyone but a similar cannot be said about others. The BMW 330e is not equipped with the inline-six instead it comes with a 2.0L 4-cylinder that makes 184 hp. With the addition of an electric engine, it can generate up to 292 hp power. The top speed of this car is 170 mph and 0-60 time is 5.6 seconds. $46,550 is the price of this car.
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9. 2019 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid
All the Japanese automobile companies have always been successful in this market whether it is Nissan, Toyota, or Acura. This hybrid version of 2019 Acura RLX equips a 3.5L V6 combined with 3 electric motors that gives 377 hp. This sedan can go from a standstill to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds and it is priced at $62,895. It achieves a maximum speed of 173 mph.
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