By Ana Lal
In the last few years, the trend of hybrid cars had begun to gain traction even though they’ve been around for quite some time now. To be precise, hybrid cars (or green cars) have been here since the late nineties. What brought hybrid technology to the forefront were Toyota Prius and Honda Insight. Since then, these hybrids have become a common sight as car makers are looking for newer, innovative, and unheard-of-before ideas to combat CO2 emission and harmful car emission.
But as the automotive technology advances, so do the hybrid car brands and their models. So, which brand of hybrid cars are you looking for in 2017?
These 5 hybrid cars of 2017 seriously deserve your attention. And there’s a reason why!
Let’s explore.
1. Tesla Model X
About the car
Tesla dubs this model the fastest, safest, and also the most capable sports utility vehicle made until now! According to Tesla, it shoots up from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.9 seconds! Is that savage or what?
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Why it’s a Must Buy
- It has a 100kWh battery giving 295 miles
- It has stylish and prominent Falcon Wing doors
- The highest performance of model P100D outperforms most sports cars and the fastest SUVs
- A year after its release, it was ranked 7th among the best-selling plug-in cars
2. Chevrolet Bolt EV
About the car
This one isn’t only fun to drive, it’s also quick in terms of running. It gives you smooth sailing over the rough roads too. The all-electric subcompact car was manufactured in collaboration with LG.
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Why it’s a Must Buy
- It delivers an all-electric range of 238 miles.
- It has won the 2017 Motor Trend Car of the Year award and the 2017 North American Car of the Year among many other awards and was listed in the Best 25 Inventions of the Year of 2016 by Time Magazine
- It has one-pedal driving so the driver can adjust the level of regenerative braking when the accelerator pedal is lifted
3. BMW i3
About the car
This is a 5-door urban electric car which was developed by BMW. Due to its electric powertrain, it’s BMW’s first zero emissions mass-produced vehicle.
Till November 2016, it was regarded as the most fuel-efficient EPA-certified vehicle of all years for all fuel types.
Its 2017 model year battery pack has 50% more capacity increasing its range to 183 km.
Why it’s a Must Buy
- It ranked third in all-electric cars for three years from 2014-2016.
- It puts forth good performance due to low center of gravity
4. Volkswagen e-Golf
About the car
It’s the first 100% electric Volkswagen in Canada. This one only makes use of an electric motor and does away with the old school internal combustion engine.
Its price and size are competing with BMWi3 and Nissan Leaf.
Photo by Moto “Club4AG” Miwa derivative work: Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz)
Why it’s a Must Buy
- On a single charge, it can deliver you 125 miles of range
- Its fuel economy comes at a combined 119 MPGe
- It reaches from 0 to 62mph in 10.4 seconds
- It also includes options such as automated emergency braking. Parking assist is another feature offered
5. Tesla Model S
About the car
This one is an all-electric, luxury lift back hybrid produced by Tesla in 2012. It’s said to be designed to make the safest yet most exhilarating sedan on road.
Why it’s a Must Buy
- According to Motor Trend tests, it holds the record for fastest acceleration of any production vehicle from a standstill to 60 mph.
- It has a Medical grade HEPA air filtration system, removing at least 99.97% of exhaust pollution.
- It has a 17-inch touchscreen putting content at your fingertips.
- The touchscreen includes day and night modes for better visibility without distracting the driver.
- This car has been ranked as the bestselling plug-in car in the world, twice in a row
- It has been ranked as the world’s longest range all-electric vehicle, delivering 335 miles
The Bottom Line
With all these spectacular models vying for a place in your garage, which one will be your choice? These are some of the best ones out there so the choice is tough!
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