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The Ten Cheapest Hybrid Cars

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The Ten Cheapest Hybrid Cars

2012 Honda Insight front three quarter 300x187 imageFirst Place: 2013 Honda Insight

Price: $19,290 (including destination)

EPA Fuel Economy: 41/44 mpg (city/highway)

The Honda Insight may be the cheapest new hybrid you can buy, but that’s in part because the base model lacks features like cruise control and its audio system only has two speakers. Upgrading to the Insight LX costs $21,065, the Insight EX runs $22,755, and the Insight EX with navigation is $24,480. Those higher trim levels are priced in line with the Insight’s competitors, like the Toyota Prius, and have similar levels of equipment.

This version of the Honda Insight was introduced as a 2010 model in 2009. It uses a 1.3-liter inline-four gasoline engine rated for 98 hp, a 13-hp electric motor, and continuously variable transmission. Its aerodynamic hatchback styling clearly apes that of the Toyota Prius. Unfortunately for Honda, the Insight can’t quite match the fuel economy of the Prius. And this three-year-old model doesn’t even match the 2012 Civic hybrid’s 44-mpg city rating. Even so, the Honda Insight remains a very economical hybrid car.

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JSinclair39
What about the Ford C-Max? With a starting MSRP of 25.2k that should be in the number 6 spot. It would be my number 1 if your looking for fun to drive and the most standard features.
G376MT
I have owned the 2010 Insight, a 2007 Prius and currently own the 2012 Camry Hybrid LE. Strangely I am a driving enthusiast who also has owned cars like the G37 6MT. Hybrids have come a long way but of all the ones above the standout is the Camry: it is incredibly quick (torquey acceleration is instant) and the car is incredibly smooth and quiet. Handling is...well, still a Camry, but improving. My real world MPG (always check fueleconomy.gov): Camry 40MPG; Insight 42MPG; II gen Prius was 42 also. If you are also in the market I'd consider the Civic Hybrid as people are getting above the EPA, closer to 48MPG, which is outstanding. But for me the best trade off is 40MPG and V6-like performance of the Camry (and they put this same drivetrain in the Lexus 300H that is $38k - it's that good).
East Bay Bobby
Where is the new Ford Fusion Hybrid? Loaded For $26k and 47miles / gallon city and 47 miles / gallon highway!
 
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