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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Here’s what’s on the market at every price range.
LATELY, IT SEEMS that every big car maker is starting to introduce hybrid models into their ranges. Hybrids and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) have many advantages, but the big two draws are the low tax and good fuel economy.
Looking for a hybrid or PHEV? We’ve pick five models on the market right now for a variety of budgets.
Under €61k
2018 BMW 5 Series 530e, €60,445
Source: DoneDealTHE BMW 530e plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is a large luxury saloon that uses less fuel than a small city car (2.0-litre/100km) and has low CO2 emissions (44g/km) so it should appeal to those who are looking for a car with green credentials. On a full charge, the electric motor can power the car for around 50km.
Under €62k
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, €51,400
Source: DoneDealThe Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is a comfortable and spacious five-seat SUV. It has a claimed combined fuel economy figure of 1.8 litres/100km (157mpg) and costs €170 per year to tax. On a full charge, the electric-only range is around 52km.
Under €37k
2018 Kia Niro PHEV, €36,551
Source: DoneDealWith the Niro, Kia is combining two big motoring trends – the desirability of a compact crossover and the fuel saving, lower emissions technology of a hybrid. It has low Co2 emissions of 29g/km (combined New European Driving Cycle) – and the car offers a zero-emissions, pure-electric driving range of 58km.
Under €30k
2018 Toyota Prius, €29,950
Source: DoneDealWhen it comes to hybrids, the Toyota Prius is king. It has a CO2 figure of 70g/km and it costs €170 a year to tax. It has a combined driving fuel economy figure of 3.0 litres/100km (94mpg).
Under €20k
2018 Toyota Yaris, €19,950
Source: DoneDealThe Toyota Yaris hybrid is a great city car especially because it can disengage the petrol engine entirely and run solely on battery power in EV mode for 2km up to a speed of 50km/h. That means it is perfect for congested city driving. It has a claimed fuel economy of 3.3 litres/100km.
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