Best Hybrid Sedans
1.Bentley Flying Spur
8.8
7 badges available
$467,700 - $670,500*MRLP
What we love
- -Integration of hybrid system is seamless
- -Drive experience is exceptional
- -Cabin quality and luxury are as good as they get
What we don't
- -Electric-only range could be further
- -Trying to work out how to spec your own
- -We're nearing the end of internal combustion – and this is the first step
2.Lexus LS
8.5
2 badges available
$195,279 - $201,305*MRLP
What we love
- -Beautiful cabin is comfortable and insulated
- -Drive experience is high-grade Lexus as always
- -Build quality feels rock solid
What we don't
- -Infotainment trackpad is less invasive but still a letdown
- -F Sport badge doesn't quite match the drive experience
- -Folding second row would be a clever addition
4 badges available
$86,900 - $190,900*MRLP
What we love
- -Astonishing and approachable performance
- -Beautifully balanced and handling chassis
- -Improved ride comfort for everyday use
What we don't
- -Silly enhanced electric sound in EV mode
- -Electrification has compromised boot space
- -At 2166kg it's a porker, but... hides it well
4.Porsche Panamera
8.3
7 badges available
$205,300 - $486,100*MRLP
What we love
- -Dynamic security
- -Handsome design
- -Magic of optional Active Ride suspension
What we don't
- -The cabin feels like a television warehouse
- -Still cramped in the rear
- -Not being able to see over the Cayenne in front…
5.Honda Accord
7.8
1 badge available
$64,900 - $64,900*MRLP
What we love
- -Ultra-serene cabin
- -Snappy Google-powered infotainment
- -Low cost of ownership
What we don't
- -Borderline premium price tag
- -Infotainment relies on internet connection
- -Where the heck are the heated seats?
6.Hyundai i30
7.5
6 badges available
$29,000 - $56,200*MRLP
What we love
- -Sharper design and widescreen instrument display freshen the look
- -Confident handling delivers on N Line badge
- -Fuel savings from new 1.5-litre turbo mild-hybrid engine
What we don't
- -Not as quick as the previous N Line’s 1.6-litre turbo
- -Higher price harder to justify against more modern rivals
- -No more spare wheel
7.Toyota Corolla
7.5
4 badges available
$32,110 - $64,190*MRLP
What we love
- -Frugal fuel consumption in prime conditions
- -Comfortable over bumps, easy to drive
- -Much larger boot than the Corolla hatch
What we don't
- -Sunroof cuts into front and rear passenger head room
- -No parking sensors or folding mirrors despite $40,000 price
- -Lacks power on the open road; significant tyre roar
8.Lexus ES
7.4
2 badges available
$62,140 - $80,170*MRLP
What we love
- -Premium materials feel great to the touch
- -Mark Levinson sound system rocks
- -Luxurious second row
What we don't
- -Interior looks dated
- -Tricky infotainment system
- -Limited cabin storage
9.Peugeot 508
7.2
1 badge available
$81,610 - $82,915*MRLP
What we love
- -Exterior design is slick
- -A smooth drive and quiet cabin
- -Large boot space is a happy surprise
What we don't
- -Infotainment system, including phone connectivity capability, feels outdated
- -Visibility isn't great
- -Price feels high for both brand and car
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* ‘MRLP’ is the manufacturer’s recommended list price as provided by our data provider and is subject to change, so is provided to you for indicative purposes only. Please note that MRLP is inclusive of GST, but is exclusive of any options and does not include on-road costs such as registration, CTP, stamp duty and dealer delivery. Where an MRLP is stated as a price range, this reflects the lowest to highest MRLP provided for that model range across the available variants.
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