Best Hybrid Sedans
1.Porsche Panamera
8.6
7 badges available
$205,300 - $432,200*MRLP
What we love
- -Power and poise in equal measure
- -Ride quality and handling both exceptional
- -Feels like a Porsche from behind the wheel
What we don't
- -Options pricing climbs rapidly
- -Brakes take a bit of getting used to at low speed
- -Gearshift can be a little firm at low speed
2.Lexus LS
8.5
2 badges available
$195,895 - $202,390*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 badges available
$89,900 - $187,900*MRLP
What we love
- -Astonishing and approachable performance
- -Beautifully balanced and handling chassis
- -Improved ride comfort for everyday use
What we don't
- -Silly enhanced electric sound in EV mode
- -Electrification has compromised boot space
- -At 2166kg it's a porker, but... hides it well
4.Bentley Flying Spur
8.3
6 badges available
$467,700 - $654,800*MRLP
What we love
- -Bespoke luxury at its finest
- -Seamless petrol/hybrid drivetrain
- -Cabin quality and materials are exceptional
What we don't
- -A bewildering choice of personalisation and options
- -Some advanced safety technologies only available as options
- -Nitpicking, yes, but no Android Auto? C'mon Bentley
5.Hyundai i30
8.2
6 badges available
$24,000 - $56,200*MRLP
What we love
What we don't
6.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
$105,069 - $270,469*MRLP
What we love
- -Roomy, luxurious interior
- -Superb low- and high-beam headlights
- -Long list of advanced safety tech
What we don't
- -Turbo petrol engine is thirsty
- -Excessive road noise for a luxury car
- -Poor emergency braking distance
8.Toyota Corolla
7.5
4 badges available
$32,110 - $64,190*MRLP
What we love
- -Frugal fuel consumption in prime conditions
- -Comfortable over bumps, easy to drive
- -Much larger boot than the Corolla hatch
What we don't
- -Sunroof cuts into front and rear passenger head room
- -No parking sensors or folding mirrors despite $40,000 price
- -Lacks power on the open road; significant tyre roar
9.Lexus ES
7.4
2 badges available
$62,140 - $80,170*MRLP
What we love
- -Premium materials feel great to the touch
- -Mark Levinson sound system rocks
- -Luxurious second row
What we don't
- -Interior looks dated
- -Tricky infotainment system
- -Limited cabin storage
10.Peugeot 508
7.2
1 badge available
$81,610 - $82,915*MRLP
What we love
- -Exterior design is slick
- -A smooth drive and quiet cabin
- -Large boot space is a happy surprise
What we don't
- -Infotainment system, including phone connectivity capability, feels outdated
- -Visibility isn't great
- -Price feels high for both brand and car
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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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