Performance Hybrid Cars

Best Hybrids according to our experts

01.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
From
$78,100
9.0/10
From
$78,100
It's always a big deal when Merc launches an E‑Class. While it's not the biggest selling car locally for the brand – take a bow, C‑Class – it always represents an important technological step forward for the three‑pointed star. For this generation of E‑Class, the tech angle is even more important, with the German
02.
Cupra Leon
From
$35,555
8.6/10
From
$35,555
Cupra is the latest automotive brand to try and crack the Australian market, but unlike others that have failed, the Spanish brand is backed by the gigantic Volkswagen Group. Three models are on offer at launch, with the Leon hatchback being the most conventional, so should you consider a Cupra?
03.
Cupra Formentor
From
$36,880
8.5/10
From
$36,880
Cupra is the new kid on the block when it comes to car brands in Australia, and it is hoping it can stand out from the crowd thanks to eye‑catching designs and potent performance. The flagship of the Cupra line‑up (for now) is the Formentor, which has a lot riding on its muscular shoulders.
04.
Mercedes-Benz E53
From
$123,200
8.3/10
From
$123,200
Mercedes‑AMG knows its way around a high‑performance sedan and the E53 Hybrid 4Matic+ is its latest, with an impressive plug‑in hybrid powertrain delivering huge power without compromising refinement. We've taken a first drive on Australian soil to see if it has what it takes to challenge an icon like the BMW M3.
05.
Lexus LC
From
$185,790
8.0/10
From
$185,790
The Lexus LC 500 has always been big and bold, and the addition of a folding fabric roof has done nothing to change that for this Convertible version. In fact, it makes hearing the rumble of that big V8 even easier. But is it really a performance car? We put one to the test to find out.