Which hybrid cars do you recommend with a higher driving position?

What would be a suitable hybrid car as a replacement for a 2010 Ford C-Max TDCi? I like the high driving position that a C-Max gives. I do mostly local driving and longer journeys 4-5 times a year. My budget is about £16,000. Reliability and low cost are fairly important.

Asked on 7 March 2022 by Roy

Answered by Russell Campbell

The Toyota C-HR might be worth a look, your budget will get you a car from 2018 with Toyota's 1.8-litre petrol-electric hybrid engine. The C-HR is a small SUV so you get a raised driving position, while its hybrid engine should return excellent fuel economy in a mixture of driving.

You will notice the C-HR is tighter in the back than your C-Max, if that's an issue the Toyota Prius+ is an MPV version of its popular petrol-electric hybrid. It is more spacious than the C-HR if not as stylish. Reviews of both cars are below.

C-HR: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/toyota/c-hr-2016/
Prius+: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/toyota/priusplus-201.../

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