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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
Model | Price | Engine (HP) | EV Range (miles) | MPG/MPGe | Towing Capacity (lbs) | Trunk Size (cu ft) | Maintenance Cost | Insurance | Ground Clearance (in) |
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Lexus NX 450h+ | $58,000 | 302 | 37 | 84 | 2,000 | 20.1 | $600/year | $1,300 | 7.9 |
Volvo XC60 Recharge | $56,000 | 455 | 36 | 63 | 3,500 | 22.4 | $700/year | $1,600 | 8.5 |
BMW X1 xDrive30e | $47,000 | 322 | 30 | 57 | 2,600 | 17.3 | $600/year | $1,400 | 7.2 |
Audi Q5 TFSI e | $55,000 | 362 | 30 | 61 | 4,400 | 18.0 | $700/year | $1,800 | 8.2 |
Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring | $55,500 | 266 | 28 | 78 | 2,000 | 27.6 | $750/year | $1,400 | 7.8 |
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