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Best Luxury Hybrids For 2020
Apr. 20, 2020 5:50 PM ET by Ian Wright Tops / 8 Comments Style and comfort but not at the expense of fuel economy. Toyota all but created the hybrid market with the Prius, but now hybrids are everywhere. Hybrid systems have been slower to get into premium and luxury cars, though. Partly because adding a battery makes a heavy car heavier, and partly because people buying premium and luxury cars are less price-sensitive when it comes to buying gas. Another factor was that hybrids suffered from an image problem, and shoppers of big expensive vehicles didn't want to buy into the whole liberal eco-warrior stereotype. Times have changed, though. Now that batteries have gotten lighter, a hybrid system can bring more benefits than just added fuel economy, and gas is generally always rising in price. That triple-threat of benefits as well as the technology continually improving means we're now seeing more and more premium and luxury hybrids. These are the best ones available for 2020. CarBuzz Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid
At no point has Porsche looked at hybrid technology and thought about using it to improve fuel economy. Instead, the German performance car maker has concentrated on the benefits of hybrid tech to add even more performance to its vehicles. One of the results of that approach is the fastest Cayenne model yet, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid. Paired to its 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 producing 541 horsepower and 567 lb-ft is an electric motor adding another 134 hp and 295 lb-ft. Ultimately, the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid generates a total of 670 hp and 663 lb-ft to push all four wheels. It sets a 0-60 mph time of 3.6 seconds, and that matches up to the more expensive Lamborghini Urus. Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Mercedes-Benz S-Class Hybrid
If you like your driving experience to be a little more sedate and a lot more pampered, Mercedes has a hybrid version of the S-Class it would like you to buy. At a glance, you can't tell it's a hybrid, as it carries all style and stately presence of the gas engine only S-Class, but, under the hood, a 3.0-liter V6 bi-turbo engine works together with a 121-hp electric motor to produce a combined 469 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. The S-Class Hybrid will clear 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds, should one choose to be so uncouth. However, the beauty is in the effortless acceleration that the hybrid power matched to the invisible 9G-Tronic automatic transmission brings to everyday chauffeured driving. Mercedes Mercedes Mercedes Mercedes Lexus RX Hybrid
The premium segment for midsize SUVs is a packed one, and the Lexus RX sticks its elbows out against the opposition by providing a hybrid option. The hybrid drivetrain is comprised of a 3.5-liter V6 engine and three electric motors powered by a 37-kWh sealed nickel-metal hydride battery. Combined, the RX makes use of 308 hp but only has a 0-60 mph time of around eight seconds. However, the significant benefit comes when towing and the RX Hybrid can comfortably pull 3,500 lbs behind it. Without the heavy load, you can expect to get a fuel economy of around 31 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the freeway. Lexus Lexus Lexus Lexus Volvo S90 Hybrid
Volvo is carving out its own corner in the premium market, and the S90 is a welcome relief in the sea of German sedans across corporate America. It features Volvo's unique four-cylinder 2.0-liter engine that's turbocharged and supercharged at the same time to make 313 hp. Added to the gas engine is an 87-hp electric motor, boosting the drivetrain to a combined output of 400 hp and 472 lb-ft of torque. The difference is night and day, and the S90 Hybrid is a big, fast sedan ready to whisk its occupants from A to B in refined Swedish style. CarBuzz CarBuzz CarBuzz CarBuzz Range Rover Hybrid
Improving on the Range Rover plug-in hybrid, Land Rover has brought us the Range Rover Hybrid. It's a potent luxury SUV with the chops to pull a horsebox or tackle the harshest of off-roading conditions. A 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder is mated with an electric motor making 141 hp and utilizes a 13.1-kWh battery. The total output of 398 hp and 472 lb-ft of torque improves on the six-cylinder gas-only power figures, and the EPA estimated 42 MPGe in parallel hybrid mode is an improvement over the 24 mpg of the six-cylinder engine models. The only word of caution comes with the estimated 19-mile electric-only range, which is optimistic compared with many real-world reports. Land Rover Land Rover Land Rover Land Rover Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid
For everyone, the Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid brings with it an almost crazy level of acceleration. For some, it also comes with a tax break. The base level for the Panamera Hybrid is a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 that produces 330 hp and 327 lb-ft of torque, which is then supplemented by an electric motor delivering an extra 134 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. Combined, that's a thrilling 457 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque in a four-door car that handles like a dream. However, there's also the option for a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with 550 hp and 567 lb-ft of torque mated to the same electric motor for a spine-tingling combined output of 677 hp and 626 lb-ft of torque. Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Acura MDX Hybrid
While we're not thrilled with some of the interior materials used or the awkward entertainment system, the MDX in hybrid form brings a lot to the table. It has sharp and fun handling dynamics for a midsize luxury SUV and the hybrid drivetrain is above par for the segment. That drivetrain is made up of a 3.0-liter naturally-aspirated V6 engine and a single electric motor at the front and two rear electric motors supplementing the rear wheels. Combined, the hybrid drivetrain delivers 321 hp and 289 lb-ft of torque with 0-60 mph coming in under six seconds in real-world testing. Acura Acura Acura Porsche BMW 7 Series Hybrid
The BMW 745e practices the art of the luxury executive sedan using leading-edge technology, high-end material, and Germany's most exceptional engineering skills. But, because it's a BMW, attention has been paid to the chassis dynamics so it can entertain and thrill the driver. Augmenting the 3.0-liter turbo straight-six engine is an eDrive, that, combined with the 12 kWh lithium-ion battery, delivers a combined 389 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque. BMW's straight-six engines are renowned for being smooth, but combined with electric power and a silky eight-speed automatic transmission, the drivetrain enters a whole new level of buttery smoothness. BMW BMW BMW BMW Lexus LC Hybrid
If you want your achingly beautiful grand touring sports car to provide a thrilling V8 roar and compelling power, forget the LC Hybrid and buy the LC500. If your style of driving is more about cruising, looking good, and enjoying the drive at a more leisurely pace, the LC500h hybrid version could be for you. A 3.5-liter V6 engine is paired with an electric-drive motor to create a combined 354 hp and enable a still healthy sprint to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds. Adding to the recipe is the fact you'll be hard-pressed to find something that looks as good, shifts so fast, and returns 27/35/30 mpg city/highway/combined. Lexus Lexus Lexus Lexus Join The Discussion
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Hybrid Lexus RX Hybrid Volvo S90 Hybrid Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Land Rover Range Rover Hybrid Porsche Panamera Hybrid Acura MDX Sport Hybrid BMW 7 Series Hybrid Lexus LC Hybrid Ian Wright Associate Editor After working his way through several loosely related careers, Ian finally took the hint and became an automotive journalist and photographer. He spent a few years freelancing before joining up with CarBuzz to combine his love of writing, photography, and cars into one neat package. When Ian is not staring down a lens or into a computer screen writing reviews and features, you can find him in Southern California enjoying winding mountain and canyon roads. If you can’t find him, he’s probably off-roading in the desert. Contact Ian @BothHandDrive @BothHandDrive LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top