Best Hybrid Hatches
1.Toyota Yaris
8.7
3 badges available
$24,640 - $33,100*MRLP
What we love
- -World's most powerful three-cylinder engine
- -Epic grip and agility from the Michelin rubber
- -Climbs out of corners thanks to the LSDs
- -Rallye edition likely to be more collectible
What we don't
- -Close to $60,000 drive-away is a big ask
- -High driver's seating position
- -Cramped cabin for a car in this price range
- -Exhaust could be a touch louder
2.BMW i4
8.1
2 badges available
$102,900 - $133,900*MRLP
What we love
- -One of the most conventional EVs to date
- -Powerful and super-crisp infotainment
- -Packaging uncompromised by electric powertrain
What we don't
- -Missing expected equipment at the price
- -Feels tepid alongside a petrol M440i
- -Lacks some final driveline finesse
3.Honda Civic
8.0
3 badges available
$47,200 - $72,600*MRLP
What we love
What we don't
5.CUPRA Leon
7.4
4 badges available
$43,990 - $59,990*MRLP
What we love
- -Sharp styling and minimalist interior
- -Hot-hatch-worthy straight-line speed
- -50km of real-world electric driving range
What we don't
- -Infuriating infotainment system, touch controls
- -Deserves a louder exhaust to match the performance
- -Small boot with no spare tyre
6.MINI Hatch
7.4
4 badges available
$40,725 - $65,750*MRLP
What we love
- -Refreshed design feels new, but still Mini
- -Handling about as good as it gets for a city hatch
- -Compact outside, but roomy for two inside
What we don't
- -Engine and transmission can feel lethargic
- -Bouncy and fidgety ride
- -Still some gaps in the standard safety fit-out
7.Toyota Corolla
7.4
4 badges available
$28,630 - $62,300*MRLP
What we love
- -A reliably economical hybrid
- -Toyota's ownership costs are hard to beat
- -A sleek, enjoyable city driving experienceÂ
What we don't
- -It has a properly tiny boot and back seat
- -Visibility is limited and isn't helped by a basic reverse camera
- -Less performance than the full-petrol variant
8.Peugeot 308
7.2
2 badges available
$43,990 - $64,990*MRLP
What we love
- -Brisk performance from petrol and electric power
- -Stylish exterior design and classy interior
- -Fun to drive
What we don't
- -$16,000 premium over petrol version is steep
- -Unconventional driving position, tight rear legroom
- -Four-star safety rating is below average for the class
9.Nissan LEAF
7.0
1 badge available
$50,990 - $61,490*MRLP
What we love
- -Easy to hit the energy-efficiency claim
- -A natural commuter
- -e-Pedal mode maximises energy regen
What we don't
- -Interior is starting to date, multimedia screen particularly
- -Driving position lacks flexibility
- -Back seat passengers don't get air vents, footroom or an armrest
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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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