The Car Connection's Best Hybrids To Buy 2015 - The Car Connection

With engine technologies like turbocharging and direct-injection, as well as a new generation of transmissions and incremental features like engine stop/start, the fuel efficiency of non-hybrid models sure has improved in recent years. Meanwhile, plug-in hybrids have emerged as a 'gateway' vehicle for those who might have liked to buy an electric vehicle but need a longer driving range. Keep in mind, these hybrids may finish with higher scores than our annual Best Car To Buy winner—because that vehicle is chosen from brand-new or significantly changed vehicles in a model year. These rankings pit all vehicles against each other, regardless of how many years they've been on the market, and they're open to every vehicle on sale during the current model year. If you place more emphasis on the idea of getting a hybrid and being noticed as having done that, then you should also expand your list to include standalone hybrid models like the Toyota Prius or Ford C-Max, with unique designs that single them... Source: www.thecarconnection.com