TOP 5 PLUG |N HYBR|DS
BMW X5 50e
THE GOOD: Massive 67-mile ocial e-range; horizon-eating performance
THE BAD: Hybrid hardware cuts into boot space to the tune of 150 litres; no seven-seat option
THE UGLY: Not much now that the facelifted 50e model with more e-range and power is here
THE ONE TO BUY: This one, for £81k
PEUGEOT 308
THE GOOD: Bravely avant-garde design; decent fuel economy; dierent
THE BAD: Still persisting with the infernally small steering wheel
THE UGLY: |nterior layout looks fab but can be a stressfest to use day-to-day
THE ONE TO BUY: Starts at £340 per month for the 130. Stretch to 225 spec with extra power and kit if you can
PORSCHE CAYENNE
THE GOOD: Handling; driver focus; choice of body styles; 0-62mph in 5.0sec
THE BAD: Bigger battery for facelift model but still can’t match the X5
THE UGLY: The front passenger touchscreen: £1000 and not needed
THE ONE TO BUY: |f you value the U in SUV, steer clear of the coupe – even if it is a great steer
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTE
THE GOOD: Hey, it’s like a Golf GT| with bigger mpg and lower emissions!
THE BAD: |t’s like a Golf GT| without the traction or sparkle
THE UGLY: Mechanically similar Skoda Octavia vRS PHEV is stronger on value
THE ONE TO BUY: |t’s just over £40k, but is in short supply so you may need to look around
BMW 330e
THE GOOD: Goes sub-six to 62mph and up to 41 electric miles on a charge
THE BAD: Engine is slightly coarse; plain 330i is less heavy, more fun
THE UGLY: Hybrid kit eats into boot space so regular 3s are roomier
THE ONE TO BUY: Choice of saloon or estate. Handsome, vaguely aordable 330e M Sport Touring is £50,035