Best 2018 Gas-Electric Hybrids

The Kia Niro is not only one of our favorite hybrid vehicles, it's one of our favorite crossovers, hybrid or no. The model is genuinely good to drive, with well-calibrated steering, progressive brakes, and plenty of power. It also looks better than most other designated hybrid models and is one of the most efficient vehicles of its size. MPG numbers vary depending on trim level, but the most efficient manages 52 mpg city and 49 mpg highway. The model also gets plenty of technology, including a high-quality UVO infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and navigation.

The Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid is the Korean automakers try at a Prius-fighter, and it puts up an admirable effort. The car is more attractive than Toyota's juggernaut and offers a fair bit of driving enjoyment in a small and practical package. While it's not perfect, if you can't stand the Prius's spaceship exterior and interior styling, you might find the Ioniq's simple approach to be a breath of fresh air. The Ioniq Hybrid manages 55 mpg city and 54 mpg highway. In addition to its driving characteristics, the Ioniq Hybrid gets one of the better infotainment systems in the business with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Hyundai's Blue Link connected car service.

The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is the vehicle you should get if you want a crossover with all-wheel drive but also want something that gets good gas mileage. It's a practical crossover with plenty of cabin and cargo room. The interior is oddly laid out, with cup holders and cubbies placed haphazardly around the cabin, and the vehicle features lower rent materials than the competition. That doesn't stop the RAV4 Hybrid from being an excellent vehicle. It's the most powerful and efficient version of the RAV4, and thanks to all-wheel drive, it's more capable than any other hybrid on this list. It manages 34 mpg city and 30 mpg highway, which isn't too shabby considering its size and drivetrain.

A list like this couldn't leave out the Toyota Prius. Despite the vitriol it gets from many automotive enthusiasts, the Prius is a good car for a lot of folks. It offers high efficiency in a practical package. Its styling is about as polarizing as a President Trump rally, but it offers a safe, practical, and smooth riding car that's more efficient than just about anything else on the road. The infotainment system is decent, but it lacks features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the rest of the cabin is weirdly styled. The car's ride is smooth, but it's not thrilling to drive. Where the car truly shines is in its Prius Eco's 58 mpg city and 53 mpg highway efficiency rating.

Honda has a new Accord for 2018 that is more engaging to drive and better in just about every way. The company has a new Accord Hybrid, too, that benefits from the new Accord chassis, packaging, and features list. It's a good car to drive, with improved ride and handling over the previous model. It offers a new infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, navigation, and near-field communication technology. The powertrain for the 2018 Accord Hybrid was largely unchanged from the 2017 model year, and it manages 47 mpg city and 47 mpg highway. If you're after true efficiency in a car this size, the Camry Hybrid does better, but it's more expensive.

The Toyota Camry is better than it's ever been before. It looks better, drives better, is more spacious and practical, and features high-quality interior materials. The fact that Toyota offers it in a super-efficient hybrid version is just icing on the cake. In the LE trim level, the Camry Hybrid manages a surprising 51 mpg city and 54 mpg highway. The cabin is more comfortable and upscale than the car's immediate competition, and its infotainment system is improved but still lacks some features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. In short, the Camry Hybrid is a car with few compromises.

Ford has plans to kill off the Fusion and as an extension the Fusion Hybrid. Until that happens, the Fusion Hybrid is still one of the better midsize hybrid sedans you can buy. It features agile handling, an upscale interior, respectable efficiency numbers, and one of the best infotainment systems on the market. Ford's Sync 3 infotainment system has Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and navigation. It's also fast and operates smoothly, not unlike the rest of the Fusion Hybrid. The car gets 43 mpg city and 41 mpg highway. Its cabin is upscale and roomy, too. It's a shame this sedan isn't long for this world.