Best Hybrid Sedans
1.Bentley Flying Spur
8.8
6 badges available
$467,700 - $654,800*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
3.Lexus LS
8.5
2 badges available
$195,920 - $202,320*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.Lexus ES
8.3
2 badges available
$62,140 - $79,170*MRLP
What we love
- -Quiet and comfortable cabin
- -Huge second row
- -Five year warranty – finally!
What we don't
- -Can feel underpowered
- -Infotainment trackpad could be better
- -Thirsty on testÂ
5.BMW 5 Series
8.1
5 badges available
$107,700 - $169,000*MRLP
What we love
- -Properly luxurious feel inside
- -Great for low stress, long-distance drives
- -Driver-assist tech works cleverly and unobtrusively
What we don't
- -Skimpy rear seat space
- -Six figures seems like a lot for 135kW
- -Warranty remains underdone
6.Toyota Prius
8.0
1 badge available
$38,365 - $45,825*MRLP
What we love
- -Top-notch real-world fuel economy
- -Roomy for its footprint
- -Over-achieving driver tech and safety as standard
What we don't
- -Exterior appearance remains underwhelming
- -Split rear window and convoluted gearstick set-up will take getting used to
- -Price remains uppish for a mass-market compact car
7.BMW 3 Series
7.7
4 badges available
$78,900 - $104,900*MRLP
What we love
- -Signature 3 Series driving engagement a highlight
- -High-quality cabin execution
- -Feels premium on every level
What we don't
- -Firm ride, even on not so harsh surfaces
- -Price has climbed considerably
- -Why not spend a bit more and nab the M340i xDrive?
8.Honda Accord
7.6
1 badge available
$57,900 - $61,900*MRLP
What we love
- -Huge boot to lose lots of stuff in
- -The amount of back seat room is just silly
- -Crisp 360-degree camera is a welcome addition when parking
What we don't
- -It’s a rough ride
- -Expensive without much X-factor
- -Road noise can be noticeable at freeway speeds
5 badges available
$106,600 - $272,000*MRLP
What we love
- -Roomy, luxurious interior
- -Superb low- and high-beam headlights
- -Long list of advanced safety techÂ
What we don't
- -Turbo petrol engine is thirsty
- -Excessive road noise for a luxury car
- -Poor emergency braking distance
10.Toyota Camry
7.4
4 badges available
$32,490 - $48,490*MRLP
What we love
- -Fuel efficiency
- -Second-row space
- -On-road manners and perky driveline
What we don't
- -Dated interior
- -Availability (6/12-month wait)
- -Missing reverse AEB
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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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