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Performance Hybrid Cars

Best Hybrids according to our experts

01.
Cupra Leon
From
$42,990
7.6/10
From
$42,990
VW Group seems to occupy every niche, as the sporty plug‑in hybrid EV Cupra Leon VZe demonstrates. Based on the Golf GTE but with a totally different look and feel, the Mazda3‑sized, Spanish‑made Leon VZe combines an electric motor and a small turbo‑petrol engine for limited pure‑EV driving around town, or stirring performance out on the open road. But it's expensive and ergonomically flawed.
02.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
From
$118,191
7.6/10
From
$118,191
Mercedes is making big strides with its new generation models... is the E‑Class up to the task of carrying on its heritage?
03.
Cupra Formentor
From
$49,990
8.0/10
From
$49,990
The most popular model in the Cupra stable gets another plug‑in hybrid variant but this time with the snazzy features of its top petrol grade. Is it a model we need?
04.
Mercedes-Benz E53
From
$141,790
8.3/10
From
$141,790
The E53 large car broke plenty of new ground for Mercedes‑AMG in 2018. Three years later, it's been treated to a facelift that doesn't really mess with what's been a largely successful formula. And yes, that's very good news.
05.
Lexus LC
From
$189,310
8.0/10
From
$189,310
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.