The world’s second largest car manufacturer, Toyota is the world’s market leader for the sale of hybrid electric cars and has been instrumental in encouraging the adoption of electric vehicles worldwide. The Toyota Prius was undoubtedly the first true consumer electric hybrid car to be produced for the mass market and has sold over 6 million units since it first started in 1997.
Toyota, as part of the Toyota Motor Corporation, along with Lexus have over 33 different hybrid car models and are visible in over 90 countries worldwide. Toyota have long led the charge for hybrid engines, hybrid plug-ins and all-electric vehicles.
Their latest venture is the creation and use of hydrogen fuel-cells in the next step to cleaner and affordable consumer cars. Toyota are so committed to encouraging cleaner technology that in 2015 the company released 5,600 patents for free use until 2020 in a bid to promote hydrogen fuel-cell technology.
The Yaris is a great car for those who don’t want to take the plunge into an electric-only but want to enjoy reasonable power but fantastic fuel consumption. Delightful handling and incredibly quiet, the Yaris Hybrid delivers a smooth and comfortable super compact hybrid experience.
The Toyota C-HR is undeniably a beautiful hybrid crossover car. At a starting price of £21,065 and up to 74.3mpg, this is without doubt one of the best looking hybrids out there at the moment. The interior is modern, comfortable and packed with features such as reversing camera, dual-zone air conditioning and touchscreen media system.
The hybrid 4x4 from Toyota ticks all the boxes for what you’d expect. Sleek and sporty bodywork combined with Toyota’s state-of-the-art hybrid engine system means that this is a great 4x4 for drivers looking to be environmentally friendly but still enjoy the experience of a rough and ready 4x4.
