Best Hybrid Sedans under $80k

1.Hyundai i30

8.2

Hyundai i30
6 badges available

$24,000 - $56,200*MRLP

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What we love

  • -Ten-tenths DCT upshift sensation
  • -Remarkable grip levels
  • -Beautifully weighted steering
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What we don't

  • -N exhaust modes make a racket
  • -Taller drivers will feel cramped, especially with a helmet
  • -Seats lack side support
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Finalist - Best Hot Hatch
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Finalist - Best Urban Car under $30K
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Finalist - Best Urban Car under $30K
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2.Honda Accord

7.6

Honda Accord
1 badge available

$57,900 - $61,900*MRLP

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What we love

  • -Huge boot to lose lots of stuff in
  • -The amount of back seat room is just silly
  • -Crisp 360-degree camera is a welcome addition when parking
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What we don't

  • -It’s a rough ride
  • -Expensive without much X-factor
  • -Road noise can be noticeable at freeway speeds
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3.Toyota Corolla

7.5

Toyota Corolla
4 badges available

$32,110 - $64,190*MRLP

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What we love

  • -Frugal fuel consumption in prime conditions
  • -Comfortable over bumps, easy to drive
  • -Much larger boot than the Corolla hatch
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What we don't

  • -Sunroof cuts into front and rear passenger head room
  • -No parking sensors or folding mirrors despite $40,000 price
  • -Lacks power on the open road; significant tyre roar
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Finalist - Best Small Car
Drive Car of the Year 2023
Finalist - Best Small Car
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4.Lexus ES

7.4

Lexus ES
2 badges available

$62,140 - $80,170*MRLP

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What we love

  • -Premium materials feel great to the touch
  • -Mark Levinson sound system rocks
  • -Luxurious second row
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What we don't

  • -Interior looks dated
  • -Tricky infotainment system
  • -Limited cabin storage
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