Hybrid

The Lexus RX L 450h adds an extra two seats and a larger boot, making the SUV even more appealing for large families

The Kia Niro is an SUV-style hybrid car that's more practical than a Toyota Prius, if less efficient

Extremely comfortable to drive and very versatile, the seven-seater Toyota Highlander hybrid SUV is nonetheless slightly outclassed by similarly price…

The Kia Sorento Hybrid offers everything a great seven-seat family SUV needs to: it's well equipped, stylish and practical

The Juke Hybrid is probably the best version of the compact SUV yet, but it falls short of more accomplished rivals in more than one area

The Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid is a seriously strong rival to the Toyota Prius; it's great value, easy to live with and cheap to run

The now-discontinued second-generation NSX was great fun and savagely rapid, but not any more efficient than a non-hybrid supercar

With stunning concept-car looks and thrilling performance, the LC proves ‘hybrid’ needn’t mean dull

The Ford Mondeo Hybrid is no longer available to buy new, while a diesel engine better suits the character of the car

The hybrid Toyota Corolla Saloon is a well executed car in a class with few rivals

The Lexus CT 200h is no longer available to buy new, but makes for a decent and well-equipped secondhand hybrid buy

A Toyota Corolla Touring Sports with a different badge, less equipment and a lower price – the Suzuki Swace is an interesting if pretty unexciting cho…

The full-hybrid version of the Ford Kuga SUV is as practical and good to drive as the rest of the range, but like them, its interior lacks personality…

The Ford Mondeo Hybrid is a better all-rounder in more practical estate form, but it's still a compromised choice

The LS 500h makes for an interesting alternative to the big German luxury saloons, but falls short on fuel-efficiency and can't match rivals for drive…