Plug-in hybrids
The best plugin hybrids offer a long pure electric range, reducing fuel usage and cutting emissions and tax alike. Yet for all their efficiency, they must drive just as well as traditional petrol and diesel models and not sacrifice practicality.
1 Lexus NX
IN ITS LATEST iteration, this upmarket large SUV is not only the first Lexus to be offered as a plug-in hybrid but also represents a leap forward for the brand in terms of ride and handling, as well as usability. It’s more practical than the rival Audi Q5, with a classy and well-equipped interior, and it has a relatively long electric range. The NX isn’t just a Lexus you’d buy for its reliability; it’s the best car from the brand in decades.