HOW FAR CAN YOU GO IN A HYBRID?
one of the more affordable options on the market, at P1.498 million.
Toyota Prius
•Engine:
1.8-liter inline-four gasoline with
•Fuel economy: 22.1 km/liter
•Range:
940km
The world’s best-selling hybrid car is the Toyota Prius, with more than four million units sold. Combined sales of all Toyota hybrids has already surpassed 10 million units. Toyota has computed that use of these hybrid vehicles have reduced CO2 emissions by 77 million tons, and saved about 29 million kiloliters of gasoline. Unlike conventional cars, the Prius is at its most efficient in stop-and-go city driving, when its batterypowered electric motor provides the propulsion. In realworld conditions, expect 2225km/liter when driving the Prius. No wonder it's gained popularity as a taxi and fleet vehicle.
Toyota Prius C
•Engine:
1.5-liter inline-four gasoline with electric motor assist
•Fuel mileage: 35.4 km/liter
•Range:
1274km
The Prius C, aka the Aqua in Japan, has been rated as the most efficient hybrid vehicle thanks to its small size and small-displacement engine. The 73hp / 111 Nm engine is paired up with a 60hp / 169Nm electric motor, for a combined 99hp output. This is good for a zero100km/h time of 10.7 seconds. The setup is also advantageous for mid-range acceleration, say from 40km/h to 70km/h.
The Prius C can be switched to electric vehicle (EV) mode, in which case it uses only the electric motor to drive the car. The Prius C uses a nickel-metal hydride battery.
Toyota Corolla Altis Hybrid
•Engine:
1.8 liter inlinefour gasoline with electric motor assist
•Fuel efficiency: 22.1 km/liter
•Range: 950km Perhaps the most mainstream hybrid on the market right now is the Corolla Altis Hybrid. It combines the functionality you would expect from Toyota's mainstay four-door and adds a hybrid drivetrain: a 99hp / 142Nm gasoline engine pairs with an electric motor that takes over in city driving, and assists during acceleration.
BYD Qin plug-in hybrid
•Engine:
1.5-liter gasoline engine with electric motor assist
•Efficiency: 50km/liter
•Range:
1320km
The BYD Qin is a plug-in hybrid that looks like an ordinary four-door sedan, but has much higher mileage thanks to its higher-capacity battery. It allows for a longer electric-only range than non plug-in hybrids. It also provides scorching acceleration if you’re in a hurry.