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The five cheapest luxury hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars you can buy in 2025.

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1. Lexus NX 350h / NX 450h+ (Hybrid & PHEV)

  • Price: From $42,000 (350h), $58,000 (450h+)
  • Dimensions:
    • Length: 183.5 in
    • Width: 73.4 in
    • Height: 65.8 in
    • Ground Clearance: 7.9 in
  • Trunk Size: ~22.7 cu ft (Hybrid), ~20.1 cu ft (PHEV)
  • Engine:
    • 350h: 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid, 239 hp
    • 450h+: 2.5L 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid, 302 hp
  • Battery Size: ~18.1 kWh (PHEV)
  • Range: ~37 miles electric (PHEV)
  • Fuel Consumption: ~39 MPG (350h), ~84 MPGe (450h+ combined)
  • Towing Capacity: 2,000 lbs (PHEV)
  • Maintenance: ~$600/year
  • Insurance: ~$1,300/year
  • Tire Size: 235/60R18 (standard)
  • Features: Premium sound system, advanced safety, leather upholstery, multiple color options.
  • Defects: Early models had minor infotainment bugs, but largely reliable.

2. Volvo XC60 Recharge (PHEV)

  • Price: From $56,000
  • Dimensions:
    • Length: 185.4 in
    • Width: 74.9 in
    • Height: 65.3 in
    • Ground Clearance: 8.5 in
  • Trunk Size: ~22.4 cu ft
  • Engine: 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid, 455 hp
  • Battery Size: 18.8 kWh
  • Range: ~36 miles electric
  • Fuel Consumption: ~63 MPGe (combined)
  • Towing Capacity: 3,500 lbs
  • Maintenance: ~$700/year
  • Insurance: ~$1,600/year
  • Tire Size: 235/55R19
  • Features: Bowers & Wilkins sound system, adaptive cruise control, luxurious interior.
  • Defects: High repair costs for hybrid-specific components.

3. BMW X1 xDrive30e (PHEV)

  • Price: From $47,000
  • Dimensions:
    • Length: 177.2 in
    • Width: 72.6 in
    • Height: 64.5 in
    • Ground Clearance: 7.2 in
  • Trunk Size: ~17.3 cu ft (reduced by battery)
  • Engine: 1.5L turbocharged 3-cylinder plug-in hybrid, 322 hp
  • Battery Size: ~14.2 kWh
  • Range: ~30 miles electric
  • Fuel Consumption: ~57 MPGe (combined)
  • Towing Capacity: 2,600 lbs
  • Maintenance: ~$600/year
  • Insurance: ~$1,400/year
  • Tire Size: 225/50R18
  • Features: iDrive infotainment system, Harmon Kardon audio, spacious interior.
  • Defects: Limited electric range.

4. Audi Q5 TFSI e (PHEV)

  • Price: From $55,000
  • Dimensions:
    • Length: 184.3 in
    • Width: 74.5 in
    • Height: 65.5 in
    • Ground Clearance: 8.2 in
  • Trunk Size: ~18.0 cu ft
  • Engine: 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid, 362 hp
  • Battery Size: ~17.9 kWh
  • Range: ~30 miles electric
  • Fuel Consumption: ~61 MPGe (combined)
  • Towing Capacity: 4,400 lbs
  • Maintenance: ~$700/year
  • Insurance: ~$1,800/year
  • Tire Size: 235/55R19
  • Features: Audi Virtual Cockpit, Bang & Olufsen sound, premium safety features.
  • Defects: Rear seat space slightly limited.

5. Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring (PHEV)

  • Price: From $55,500
  • Dimensions:
    • Length: 181.4 in
    • Width: 74.3 in
    • Height: 64.1 in
    • Ground Clearance: 7.8 in
  • Trunk Size: ~27.6 cu ft
  • Engine: 2.5L 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid, 266 hp
  • Battery Size: ~14.4 kWh
  • Range: ~28 miles electric
  • Fuel Consumption: ~78 MPGe (combined)
  • Towing Capacity: 2,000 lbs
  • Maintenance: ~$750/year
  • Insurance: ~$1,400/year
  • Tire Size: 225/55R19
  • Features: Revel sound system, plush seating, ambient lighting.
  • Defects: Infotainment responsiveness could improve.

Comparison Table

ModelPriceEngine (HP)EV Range (miles)MPG/MPGeTowing Capacity (lbs)Trunk Size (cu ft)Maintenance CostInsuranceGround Clearance (in)
Lexus NX 450h+$58,00030237842,00020.1$600/year$1,3007.9
Volvo XC60 Recharge$56,00045536633,50022.4$700/year$1,6008.5
BMW X1 xDrive30e$47,00032230572,60017.3$600/year$1,4007.2
Audi Q5 TFSI e$55,00036230614,40018.0$700/year$1,8008.2
Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring$55,50026628782,00027.6$750/year$1,4007.8

Key Considerations:​

  • Best for Towing: Audi Q5 TFSI e
  • Best Electric Range: Lexus NX 450h+
  • Best Trunk Size: Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring
  • Lowest Maintenance Cost: Lexus NX and BMW X1
  • Most Powerful: Volvo XC60 Recharge
 
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