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Popular hybrids:

Today it would not be surprising to see a hybrid car on the road or parked in a parking lot, but 10 years ago it was something out of science fiction. Almost every manufacturer today can find a hybrid model in the list of new products. Most of the hybrid models on offer are as good as their conventional combustion engine counterparts, and in some cases, an order of magnitude better. Buyers won't have to sacrifice comfort, speed or practical fuel economy, as hybrids often perform well in these areas. Characteristic identifying elements are the Hybrid inscription or bright blue elements on the emblem and along the perimeter of the body, as well as in the interior.

It's no secret that gasoline prices are steadily rising, so many car owners are thinking about buying a more economical car. The main problem becomes: which economical car is better to choose or which hybrid car is more popular. Let's consider the ranking of the TOP 10 most popular hybrid cars for 2018, the characteristics of the presented hybrids and the cost.

Toyota Prius Hybrid

The first place in the ranking of the most popular hybrid cars is taken by the Toyota Prius Hybrid 2017. According to many, the design leaves much to be desired, but the economy and reliability are excellent. We can firmly say that this is a pioneer hybrid, since it was with it that the mass production of other hybrids began. The main plus is fuel consumption; according to various sources, the average fuel consumption is less than 4 liters per 100 km.

Both in Russia and Ukraine, the hybrid is in good demand. As an example, most of the Ukrainian police fleet are hybrids of this model. The manufacturer offers only one configuration for the buyer to choose from, costing from 2,230,000 rubles. Under the hood of the hybrid Toyota Prius Hybrid there is a 1.8-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 98 horses. In total, paired with an electric motor, the hybrid’s power is 148 hp.

Chevrolet Volt Hybrid

Second place in the ranking of the top 10 popular hybrid cars was given to the American one. According to the stated characteristics of the manufacturer, the new product consumes 1.2 liters of fuel per 100 km. This model can rightfully be considered the most economical in this rating of hybrids, although according to the owners, in real operating conditions the hybrid Chevrolet Volt consumes a little more.

The power reserve on a full tank and a fully charged battery is enough for 500 km; the hybrid can travel 60 km on one battery. Some nice features in the Chevrolet Volt interior include a modern multimedia system with a 7" screen, navigation, climate control and a remote engine start system. The starting price for the new hybrid Chevrolet Volt starts from $33520.

The new hybrid Hybrid has become the world's first crossover in this class, and according to experts, each generation of this model becomes an order of magnitude better than the previous one. Therefore, the Japanese manufacturer could not help but release a hybrid of this car; failure would entail a loss of reputation. This model took third place in the TOP 10 popular hybrids ranking for 2018.

The hybrid Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is practically no different from a regular crossover with an internal combustion engine. Only the blue edging of the parts externally and internally gives away the newness. The average fuel consumption of this RAV4 Hybrid is 5 liters per 100 km. The starting price of such a hybrid starts at $22585 . Under the hood of the new hybrid, a 2.0-liter gasoline engine is installed, the total power paired with the electric motor will be 146 hp.

Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

Fourth place in the ranking was given to South Korean. Today this is the latest hybrid of this manufacturer for the Russian market, as well as one of the main hybrids of the company. According to the manufacturer, average fuel consumption is about 3.4 liters per 100 km. Although the main advantage of this hybrid is its attractive appearance and rich functional content. The price of this Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid starts from $21700.

Additional advantages include dynamics, good handling and road stability. The new Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid has a 1.6-liter gasoline engine, with a total power of 149 hp with an electric motor, similar to the previous Toyota RAV4 Hybrid crossover.

Kia Niro Hybrid

It occupies the top five and fifth place in the overall ranking. The new crossover made a good impression and took one of the brand’s positions. The new product attracts with its practicality, good technical characteristics, low fuel consumption and excellent handling. According to the passport data, the fuel consumption of the hybrid is 3.8 liters per 100 km, while acceleration is no worse than in a regular crossover of the brand.

The buyer is offered 5 different trim levels of the Kia Niro Hybrid, at a starting price from $23490. Under the hood of the hybrid there is a gasoline unit with a volume of 1.6 liters and 139 hp. total power.

Toyota Camry Hybrid

The sixth position in the ranking of the TOP 10 popular hybrids was given to the premium sedan Toyota Camry Hybrid. The hybrid turned out to be charismatic, sporty, with an aggressive character. The differences between the regular and hybrid trims are most noticeable in the cabin. The manufacturer installed a different instrument panel and center console, with many modern bells and whistles, indicating that it belongs to the hybrid family. The basis for the new sedan was the TNGA modular platform; this platform was previously used for the Prius hybrid.

Under the hood of the Hybrid sedan there is a modern 2.5-liter gasoline engine paired with an electric motor. In total, such a set can produce 208 horses. The starting price of the hybrid begins from $28,150, and the top-end equipment will cost from $32725, in total there are three different configurations available.

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Another popular hybrid in the ranking was the crossover. The car has good technical characteristics and low fuel consumption. Fuel consumption is 1.9 liters per 100 km (according to passport data). As for the battery, charging can last from 30 minutes to 5 hours depending on the type of charge. The manufacturer does not refer to the new crossover as Hybrid, but only adds the abbreviation PHEV, which in the brand system means relation to hybrids.

The maximum speed of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV hybrid is no more than 160 km/h, and acceleration to the first hundred will take 11 seconds with all-wheel drive. The downside is that such characteristics will only be available when the battery is fully charged, otherwise the hybrid will have the same fuel consumption as a regular model. Starting price of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV hybrid from $34595, and the buyer was offered two trim levels to choose from: SEL S-AWC and GT S-AWC. Under the hood of the new hybrid crossover there is a 2.0-liter gasoline unit with a total power of 177 hp.

Lexus RX450h Hybrid

They decided to dilute the variety of hybrid cars in the TOP 10 rating with the help of the luxury crossover Lexus RX450h Hybrid. Unlike previous versions, the new product has excellent speed characteristics, dynamics and technical data. The efficiency of a Hybrid car is average; according to the manufacturer, consumption in the combined cycle is no more than 3.5 liters per 100 km.

The price of the new Lexus RX450h Hybrid is reasonable and fully justified. Hybrid price starts from $45,995. Despite the recent start of sales, the hybrid has proven itself only from the best side. In terms of functionality and safety systems, the new Hybrid is no worse than the original model, one might say even an order of magnitude better.

The penultimate 9th place in the ranking of the TOP 10 most popular hybrids was given to the Honda Accord Hybrid sedan. Today, this hybrid is considered the most economical mid-size sedan in its class; according to the passport data, combined cycle consumption is 4.9 liters per 100 km. Taking into account various reviews, the new Honda Accord Hybrid is in no way inferior to the previously known Toyota Prius Hybrid, although in terms of aerodynamics and other data the car is an order of magnitude worse.

Under the hood of the new Honda Accord Hybrid, engineers hid a 2.0-liter gasoline engine paired with an electric motor. The total power of the two engines is 212 horses, which gives the new product excellent performance. The starting price of the hybrid starts from $25100 In addition, the manufacturer offers many accessories.

The last 10th position in the ranking was taken by the Kia Optima Hybrid sedan. The characteristics of the sedan are not inferior to other hybrids, and fuel consumption in the combined cycle is very economical. The hybrid's electric motor is 30 kW, with a maximum torque of 208 Nm. The gasoline engine is from the GDI family, with a volume of 2.4 liters.

The Kia Optima Hybrid kit includes an 8.5 kW motor-generator and a battery pack. The total power of the units is 209 hp. and 265 Nm of maximum torque. The manufacturer claims that the Korean hybrid will be able to accelerate to the first hundred on the speedometer in 9.2 seconds. The maximum speed will be 195 km/h. In tandem with the hybrid engine, the manufacturer installed a 6-speed automatic transmission. There is a minus in terms of fuel consumption; in the combined cycle, the Kia Optima Hybrid will consume 6 liters per 100 km.

The ranking of the TOP 10 most popular hybrid cars for 2018 only superficially describes the new products. The sales figures of a particular model from the beginning of the year were taken as a basis. In addition to induced hybrids, each of the well-known manufacturers already has a similar model in its arsenal. Hybrid models are gradually becoming popular, despite the considerable cost compared to the same conventional model options. According to various sources, only electric vehicles can become the main competitors of hybrids.

Video review of the TOP 5 best hybrids of 2018:

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What hybrid cars can you buy in Russia and for how much?

In the specialized literature you can find a lot of information about hybrid cars; several years ago they even claimed that they were the future. However, if you analyze the statistics for the USA and European countries, you can see that approximately 3-4 percent of all cars here are hybrid. Moreover, survey results, as well as market analysis, show that many motorists are abandoning hybrid cars and returning to cars with.

You can talk a lot about the fact that hybrids are more economical - indeed, they consume from 2 to 4 liters of fuel per 100 km. But with high electricity prices, the savings are not so noticeable.

Their environmental friendliness can also be questioned - to produce the same electricity, they still have to burn gas and coal, as a result of which the atmosphere is polluted. There is also a problem when recycling batteries.

However, hybrids are popular among certain segments of the population, and sales of the most famous hybrid car, the Toyota Prius, have already exceeded 7 million units.

Let's see how things are with hybrid cars in Russia, what models can be purchased, whether there are domestic developments, and most importantly, how much it will all cost.

If approximately 400 thousand such cars have been sold in Europe since 2012, then in Russia the number is in the thousands - about 1200-1700 hybrids are sold annually - that is, less than one percent.

In Europe, there are entire programs advertising such cars; their cost is almost the same as that of vehicles with conventional engines. In Russia, no one is particularly interested in giving up gasoline and switching to electricity - this is understandable, given such oil deposits.

Well, there is another good reason - hybrids are much more expensive. In addition, in order to fully enjoy the capabilities of hybrid engines, you need to have a developed infrastructure of specialized gas stations, which, unfortunately, we are experiencing problems with.

True, a design feature of any hybrid is that during braking or when driving at dynamic speeds, the generator generates enough electricity to refuel the batteries. This charge can then be used when driving at low speeds, for example in city traffic jams.

But on pure electricity, a hybrid can only travel so many kilometers - from two to 50.

Whatever the situation, it is still possible to purchase several models of hybrid cars in Russia.

Toyota

Toyota Prius is the most famous and popular hybrid; more than seven million of them have been sold so far. In Moscow car dealerships you can purchase this car in three trim levels:

Elegance - from 1.53 million rubles;
Prestige - 1.74 million;
Lux - 1.9 million.

For comparison, the compact Toyota Verso minivan, which belongs to the same class as the Prius, will cost 400 thousand less. But the main advantage of the Toyota Prius is its efficiency: the car consumes 3.7 liters per 100 kilometers. Technologies were also used to minimize consumption in the urban cycle.

Lexus

You can find several hybrid cars in the Lexus lineup:

Lexus CT 200h (from 1.8 to 2.3 million rubles) - hatchback, fuel consumption is 3.5 outside the city and 3.6 in the city;
Lexus S300h (from 2.4 million rubles) - sedan, consumption - 5.5 liters in the combined cycle;
Lexus IS 300h - a sedan, costing from two million, consumption - 4.4 liters A95;
GS 450h - sedan, cost - from 3,401,000 rubles, consumption - 6 liters;
NX 300h - from 2,638,000 rubles, consumption - 5.4 liters;
The RX 450h is another crossover that will cost from three and a half million and consumes 6.3 liters on the combined cycle.

Lexus has always focused on the Premium class, which is why prices are so high here, although a closer look at these cars shows that the money will not be paid in vain.

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The cost of a new car is 4.7-6 million rubles. It requires about 8 liters of fuel in the urban cycle. The battery is charged by regenerating braking energy. The car is actively sold not only in Russia, but also in neighboring countries; for example, it can be found in car dealerships in Kyiv and Minsk.

Premium class car. You can purchase it for 7,667,708 rubles. The power of the main engine is 330 hp, the electric motor is 97 hp. The car accelerates to hundreds in five and a half seconds. Unfortunately, there is no information about fuel consumption, but it can be assumed that people who shell out that kind of money don’t worry too much about this question. Porsche car lovers can also order delivery of the Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid crossover for 4.5-5 million.

BMW i8 is a sports car that costs 9 and a half million rubles. Thanks to the hybrid engine, consumption is only 2.5 liters, which is for a 5.8-liter engine with 170 hp. really little. The maximum speed is limited to 250 km/h, and the sports car accelerates to one hundred kilometers in 4.4 seconds.

Mitsubishi I-MIEV

This is not a hybrid, but a car with a single electric motor. Such cars are also called electric cars. This electric car will cost 999 thousand rubles. Its sales are not progressing very successfully - approximately 200 cars per year in Russia.

In 2012, it could be purchased for three and a half million. There are also many advertisements for used hybrids for sale. When choosing them, special attention should be paid to batteries, since they are the weak point of such cars. If you are interested in the new Touareg with a hybrid engine, you need to contact official dealers and order delivery directly from Germany.

Well, another one is a representative of the American automobile industry, large and powerful. It has a six-liter diesel engine and automatic transmission. The cost is about three and a half million.

If we talk directly about domestic hybrid cars, then there is nothing special to brag about here: there are several models of city buses (Trolza 5250 and KAMAZ 5297N). Such cars were produced before - in the 60-70s.

The vast majority of modern cars use an internal combustion engine as their power unit. Against the background of the gradual depletion of oil reserves, as well as increasing requirements for environmental friendliness, auto engineers are developing new technologies that will allow us to abandon the use of hydrocarbons as fuel or, at least, reduce consumption.

There are two ways to solve this problem: install an electric motor or a hybrid engine instead of an internal combustion engine. Many car brands resort to the latter.

As the name implies, such a power unit is a classic internal combustion engine and at the same time an electric motor, combined into one. For many reasons, this solution is preferable to electric propulsion alone.

Today, electric cars have serious disadvantages. The most significant of them are the lack of a developed network of electric charging stations, as well as insufficient travel range without recharging (for different models of electric vehicles it ranges from 80 to 160 km).

In addition, it will take several hours to fully charge the batteries, which means that the mobility of such a car is limited to trips from home to work and back.

However, we must not forget about the advantages of an electric motor, including higher efficiency (with an internal combustion engine, maximum efficiency is achieved only at certain speeds), the absence of any emissions, and high torque.

An electric engine, unlike one running on petroleum products, does not require a constant supply of fuel. It can remain in the off state for as long as desired until voltage is applied to it. When electricity is supplied, it transfers maximum traction to the wheels almost instantly.

The hybrid engine combines the advantages of both engines, resulting in efficiency, environmental friendliness and good dynamic characteristics.

Operating principle of hybrid engines

The hybrid engine is designed in such a way that both motors work, relatively speaking, on each other. The internal combustion engine turns the generator and supplies energy to the electric motor, which allows the “partner” to work in optimal mode without sudden fluctuations and loads. In addition, hybrids are usually equipped with a KERS kinetic energy recovery system (similar to that used on Formula 1 cars).

This system allows you to charge the batteries during braking and when the car is coasting. The principle of its operation is that when braking, the wheels activate an electric motor, which in this case itself plays the role of a generator and charges the batteries. KERS is especially useful when driving around the city in the “start-stop” mode.

According to the degree of hybridization, power units are divided into three types: “moderate”, “full” and plug-in. In “moderate” modes, the internal combustion engine is constantly running, and the electric motor is turned on only when additional power is needed.

A car with a “full” hybrid is able to move on electric power alone without consuming fuel.

A plug-in, like a full hybrid, can only travel on electricity, but has the ability to be charged from an outlet, thus combining all the advantages of an electric vehicle and getting rid of its main drawback - limited mileage without recharging. When the batteries run out, the plug-in operates like a regular hybrid.

Schemes of interaction between an electric motor and an internal combustion engine

Engineers from different companies have different approaches to the issue of hybrid propulsion. Modern cars are equipped with hybrid engines built according to one of three schemes for the interaction of the fuel and electrical components, which will be discussed below.

Series circuit

This is the simplest option. The principle of its operation is as follows: the torque from the internal combustion engine in this case is transmitted exclusively to the generator, which generates electricity and charges the batteries. In this case, the car moves only on electric power.

A kinetic energy recovery system is also used to charge the battery. This scheme owes its name to sequential energy conversions: the energy of fuel combustion by an internal combustion engine is converted into mechanical energy, then into electrical energy using a generator, and again into mechanical energy.

The advantages of this design are as follows:

The internal combustion engine always operates at constant speed, with maximum efficiency;
there is no need to equip the car with a powerful and power-hungry engine;
no need for clutch or gearbox;
The car is able to move even with the internal combustion engine turned off using the energy stored in the battery.

However, the sequential circuit also has its disadvantages:

energy losses during the transformation process;
large size, weight and high cost of batteries.

The greatest efficiency of this scheme is achieved when driving with frequent stops, when KERS is actively working. Therefore, it has found application in urban transport. Also, hybrid engines with a sequential circuit are used in mining dump trucks, which require high torque for operation and do not require high speed.

Parallel circuit

The operating principle of a “parallel” hybrid engine is completely different from that described above. Cars with a parallel hybrid engine drive using both an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. In this case, the electric motor must be reversible, i.e. capable of operating as a generator. The coordinated operation of both motors is achieved through computer control.

Depending on the driving mode, the control unit distributes the torque coming from both elements of the hybrid. The main work is performed by the internal combustion engine, but the electric motor is connected when additional power is needed (when starting, accelerating); when braking and decelerating, it works as a generator.

The advantages of this arrangement are that there is no need to install a large-capacity battery, energy losses are much less than with a sequential circuit, since the internal combustion engine is directly connected to the drive wheels, and in addition, the design itself is quite simple, and therefore cheap.

The main disadvantages of the scheme are lower fuel efficiency compared to other options and low efficiency in urban environments. Cars with a parallel hybrid engine are most efficient when driving on the highway.

Honda hybrid cars are built according to this scheme. The main principle of the company's management: the hybrid engine design should be as simple and cheap as possible, and the function of the electric motor is only to help the internal combustion engine save the maximum possible amount of fuel. This brand has two hybrid models – Civic (discontinued in 2010) and Insight.

Series-parallel circuit

A series-parallel circuit is a combination of the first two. An additional generator and power divider have been added to the parallel circuit. Thanks to this, when starting off and at low speeds, the car moves only on electric traction, the internal combustion engine only ensures the operation of the generator (as in a series circuit).

At high speeds, torque is also transmitted to the drive wheels from the internal combustion engine. At increased loads (for example, when climbing a mountain), when the generator is unable to provide the required current, the electric motor receives additional power from the battery (parallel circuit).

Because the system has a separate generator that charges the battery, the electric motor is only used to drive the drive wheels and during regenerative braking. Through a planetary mechanism (also known as a power divider), part of the torque from the internal combustion engine is partially transmitted to the wheels and partially selected to operate the generator, which powers either the electric motor or the battery. The electronic control unit constantly regulates the power supply from both sources.

The advantages of a series-parallel hybrid engine of this design are maximum fuel efficiency and high environmental friendliness. The disadvantages of the system are the complexity of the design and high cost, since an additional generator, a sufficiently capacious battery and a complex electronic control unit are required.

A series-parallel circuit is used on Toyota cars (Prius, Camry, Highlander Hybrid, Harrier Hybrid), as well as on some Lexus models. The Ford Escape Hybrid and Nissan Altima Hybrid are equipped with similar hybrid engines.

Cars with a hybrid engine slowly but surely continue to gain ground in the global automotive market. The growth in popularity and production volumes of such models is facilitated by completely objective factors - steadily rising prices for diesel fuel and gasoline, the introduction of increasingly stringent requirements for efficiency indicators and new environmental standards for engines.

Hybrid car: what is it?

“Hybrid” translated from Latin is an object obtained as a result of combining elements of dissimilar origin. In the world of automotive technology, this concept includes a combination of two types of powertrains. We are talking about an internal combustion engine (ICE) and an electric motor (an alternative is a motor running on compressed air). At the same time, modern automakers pay priority attention to intelligent energy management systems.

There are two types of power plants of automobile hybrids - full hybrids and lightweight hybrids. The first option involves equipping the car with a powerful electric motor, effectively coupled with the internal combustion engine and capable of independently ensuring the movement of the car at low speed. In the lightweight version, the electric motor is assigned only an auxiliary role.

A short excursion into history

The first production hybrid Prius liftbacks rolled off the assembly line almost two decades ago, in 1997. Two years later, Honda introduced the Insight model to the market, and after some time, European and American auto giants - Ford, Audi, Volvo, BMW - joined the Japanese manufacturers. By 2014, the total number of hybrid vehicles sold crossed the 7 million mark.

However, you should not think that the internal combustion engine and the electric motor started working together only at the end of the 20th century. The first-born among auto hybrids in our current understanding was the Lohner-Porshe Semper Vivus - a car created by the legendary Austrian designer Ferdinand Porsche back in 1900.

Schemes of hybrid power plants

Parallel

For vehicles with a parallel circuit, the internal combustion engine is the driver. A powerful electric motor plays a supporting role, turning on during acceleration or braking and storing regenerative energy. The coordination of the operation of the internal combustion engine and the electric motor is ensured by a computer control system.

Sequential

The simplest diagram of a hybrid car. Its operating principle is based on the transmission of torque from the internal combustion engine to a generator that generates electricity and charges the battery. The movement of the car occurs due to electric traction.

Mixed

Option for simultaneous implementation of serial and parallel circuits. When starting from a stop and moving at low speeds, the car uses electric traction, and the internal combustion engine ensures the operation of the generator. Movement at high speed occurs due to the transmission of torque from the internal combustion engine to the drive wheels. In the presence of increased loads, the battery supplies the electric motor with additional power. The interaction between the electric motor and the internal combustion engine is achieved through a planetary gear.

Advantages

A hybrid car combines the advantages of the engines of an electric car and a car with an internal combustion engine. The advantages of an electric motor are outstanding torque characteristics, and the advantages of an internal combustion engine are liquid fuel and a convenient energy carrier. The first is effective in the mode of frequent stops and starts, typical for driving around the city, the second - at constant speeds. The undeniable advantages of such a tandem:

efficiency (with equal mileage, the fuel consumption of a hybrid is 20-25% less than that of a classic model);
large power reserve;
environmental friendliness (reduced volume of harmful emissions into the atmosphere due to rational fuel consumption);
minimal wear of brake pads (provided by regenerative braking);
improved driving characteristics;
Batteries and special capacitors can be stored and reused).

Flaws

High cost due to the complexity of the power plant design.
Expensive repairs of hybrid cars and problems with battery disposal.
Relatively heavy weight.
Susceptibility to self-discharge.

What do car owners say?

Car enthusiasts all over the world actively exchange their experiences of conquering roads and impressions of cars, analyzing the pros and cons of models that are well known to them. Hybrid cars have not been left unattended either. Reviews from their owners eloquently testify to the reliability of such cars and the opportunity to significantly save part of the family budget spent on purchasing fuel. The last advantage is very important for lovers of long trips. Among the disadvantages are the high cost of maintenance of hybrids and worse cornering stability compared to classic cars.

Top best models

Toyota Prius ("Toyota Prius")

The pioneer of the hybrid family, equipped with two electric motors (power 42 kW and 60 kW) in combination with a 1.8-liter internal combustion engine (power 98 hp). Maximum speed - 180 km/h. Thanks to its affordable price and exceptional fuel economy, the Toyota Prius has been the top-selling vehicle in its segment for many years.

Toyota Camry Hybrid ("Toyota Camry")

A hybrid car characterized by significant efficiency, attractive design, comfort and high technology. Another advantage that distinguishes the Toyota Camry from its fellow hybrids is its fast acceleration (in 7.4 seconds, this model can accelerate to 100 km/h).

Chevrolet Volt

A practical four-seater hatchback with excellent driving characteristics. Rechargeable hybrid (plug-in hybrid vehicle). Equipped with a gasoline engine (volume 1.4 liters, power 84 hp), a block of lithium-ion batteries with a significant service life, and an electric motor that drives the car. Electric mileage in the urban cycle is about 54-60 km.

Volvo V60 Plug-in ("Volvo V60 Plug-in")

The first model among auto hybrids with a turbodiesel engine (volume 2.4 liters, power 215 hp, average diesel fuel consumption per 100 km is 1.9 liters). The electric motor capabilities of this diesel station wagon allow you to travel 50 km on electric power.

Honda Civic Hybrid ("Honda Civic")

The car's developers relied on such important characteristics for consumers as comfort, fuel economy and practicality. The main components of the popularity of the Honda Civic Hybrid are its compactness, which is strikingly combined with the capacity of the hybrid thanks to special design solutions, efficiency and attractive design.

Prospects, or a short message to a skeptic

Hybrid technologies have their supporters and opponents. Some are convinced of their relevance and effectiveness, others never tire of pointing out their shortcomings. If you already own a classic car with a diesel or gasoline engine, you are satisfied with its design, low fuel consumption, technical and driving characteristics, then perhaps you should not rush into purchasing a hybrid. Wait until manufacturers bring more advanced versions to market.

Just don’t stretch out the waiting process too much so that you don’t have to regret the lost time and wonder why you put off the purchase for so long. According to experts, a hybrid car will become quite common on the streets of big cities and small towns in the coming years. At the same time, a significant expansion of the existing line of models is predicted. Hybrids will take their rightful place in every segment of the automotive range - from crossovers and supercars to minivans.

The attitude of cars to hybrids is determined by the type of engine. Such machines operate not only from a conventional internal combustion engine, but also. The second unit is activated at low speeds, which are directly related to movement on busy city roads. Let's begin our acquaintance with hybrids by studying their advantages and disadvantages.

Positive and negative sides

Hybrids are definitely cool cars that embody innovation and unique solutions. But are they as ideal as the manufacturers present to us? We will find the answer to this question after studying all the advantages and disadvantages.

The advantages include the following characteristics:

significant due to the activation of the electric motor;
high dynamics compared to cars with internal combustion engines;
reduced amount of harmful emissions into the atmosphere;
low noise;
no need for recharging, since the internal combustion unit provides charging for its fellow.

Among the shortcomings, we were able to find only two factors:

complex and expensive repairs;
high cost of hybrids.

Nowadays, hybrids are receiving a lot of attention, because the issues of fuel economy and environmental preservation are pressing issues for every driver and society as a whole. That’s why more and more such cars are appearing from different manufacturers. We have selected the best hybrid cars that were included in the 2019 ranking. When compiling this top, models from different countries were selected, with different body parameters and other differences.

Russian-made cars

Such cars are not yet particularly popular among Russian drivers. This is explained by their high cost and the lack of appropriate service centers and gas stations for such cars. Therefore, the production of hybrids cannot begin in any way and remains only a project that no one undertakes to implement. And yet, several hybrid models have already rolled off the AvtoVAZ assembly line. Of course, we are obliged to mention them in our top hybrid cars. They may be inferior in their characteristics to foreign models, but the Russian hybrid is a unique phenomenon.

The Yo-mobile resembles Japanese cars in its external characteristics, which is a definite advantage. If you manage to find such a car, you will have to pay from 360 to 450 thousand rubles, which is determined by the configuration. The body is tall, painted in two colors, the interior is spacious, well thought out and has luxurious electronic components. The car has enough space for 5 people to comfortably stay. The design of the car is devoid of an internal combustion engine - the manufacturer equipped its creation with two electric motors. It's sad, but the most economical Russian-made hybrid car is not mass-produced.
The Yo-crossover, unlike its predecessor, is more reminiscent of. A powerful bumper with streamlined lines catches your eye. The side stroke was taken from Hyundai. Although the Russian hybrid was released back in 2011, its popularity is only increasing now. First of all, the user is attracted by the affordable price, which starts at 460 thousand rubles. Under the hood of this hybrid, a four-stroke engine with two Weber MPE 750 cylinders is installed. A 30 kW generator is connected to it, which is responsible for powering the electric motors. This car needs serious improvement, so it cannot be called the best. This car was included in our rating only due to its unique origin and low cost. Let's give it the title of the cheapest hybrid car among crossovers.

Foreign cars

Here the situation becomes much more interesting. Foreign manufacturers are seriously targeting the production of hybrids, because such cars are increasingly popular. We present to your attention the rating of hybrid cars, which are recognized as the best by many experts:

There's no better hybrid hatchback than the Chevrolet Volt Hybrid. The car is equipped with front-wheel drive, a cabin for four passengers, advanced electronics and expensive components. The main feature is hidden inside - these are electric motors with a power of 149 horses. If you drive on city roads at a speed of no more than 60 km, then you can completely forget about fuel consumption. In this case, all characteristics of the car will be preserved. The disadvantage is the very high cost.
On the question of which hybrid car is better than others, many experts agreed. Their choice fell on the Ford Fusion Hybrid. This car stands out for its sporty shape and spacious interior with maximum equipment. The steering is complemented by an electric booster, and the suspensions are equipped with anti-roll bars. Hidden inside is a four-cylinder hybrid engine with a volume of 2.5 liters. This hybrid car can be chosen as a family sedan.
The Toyota Camry Hybrid occupies a worthy place among hybrid sedans. The manufacturer has achieved good fuel economy indicators and brought safety characteristics to the maximum level. The car attracts with its stylish design, high technology and an improved 2.5-liter engine. Particular comfort in the cabin is ensured through the use of special upholstery materials and advanced electronic equipment. Acceleration to hundreds occurs in just 7.4 seconds - for a hybrid this figure is considered chic.
Among station wagons, Volvo's V60 Plug-in Hybrid is clearly the leader. Under the hood is a powerful diesel engine and an advanced electric motor. The manufacturer has introduced all-wheel drive into its creation, to activate which you just need to press a button in the cabin, which will ensure the simultaneous operation of both engines.
We gave the title of the most economical hybrid car to the legendary Japanese model Toyota Prius. This explains the high demand and love of drivers for it. Paired with a 1.8-liter gasoline unit are two electric motors. The total power of the power plant is 134 artiodactyls. Particular attention should be paid to the on-board computer, which independently adjusts the operating parameters of the power plant.
You can't ignore the front-wheel drive Insight III sedan from Honda. The manufacturer worked thoroughly on the design, added modern technologies and did not skimp on equipment. The gasoline unit is complemented by a pair of electric motors. The power plant produces a total power of 153 hp. With.
Hyundai, having presented the Ionid Hybrid to the public, showed that it is not going to give up the title of the most economical hybrid to the already known model from Toyota. A new platform was taken for Ionid, which will serve as the basis for the production of future hybrids. The total power of the power plant is 141 hp. The driver can choose one of two modes: Sport or ECO.
Americans are not inferior to competitors in the production of hybrids. Proof of this is the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid. This sedan stands out from the crowd due to its large size, high level of comfort, expressive, purely American design and rich technical equipment.
If you choose an SUV from hybrids, then the Lexus RX 450h will definitely attract attention. We are not afraid to recognize this luxurious car as the most reliable hybrid. Many will support us in this decision. In terms of external characteristics, the RX 450h is not particularly different from its counterparts, but if you take a closer look, the differences will become obvious:

LED head optics make the appearance aggressive;
leather interior, which can be light or dark at the buyer’s choice;
4 cylinder and 2.5 liter engine;
the total power of all engines is 299 horses, which is a very high figure for a hybrid.

Our ranking of the best hybrid cars of 2019 is completed by the Korean representative from the KIA Niro crossover family. But this does not mean that it is the worst of all the presented models. Compactness is combined with a sporty style, and excellent assembly is a pleasant bonus for buyers. The instrument panel is presented in the form of a pair of displays, which display travel modes, information about the condition of the car and other important details. The reason for the high popularity of the Korean lies in its low fuel consumption, which is only 4 liters when the electric motor is active. Charging is carried out during braking and descent.

Hybrids are the future of the global automotive industry. These cars are economical and not so harmful to the environment. These two features alone make hybrid cars the most popular. In Russia, such cars will also be popular, but a little time will pass and hybrids will begin to actively displace them. Perhaps you should choose a hybrid car now?