Honda followed that up with a more conventional and practical Mk2 version in 2009.īased on a saloon, and with an upgraded IMA hybrid powertrain, the Insight had the same setup as the Civic above: a 97bhp 1.3-litre petrol engine with a 13bhp electric motor. Honda’s first Insight was launched in 1999 and its sci-fi looks and space-age powertrain made even the Toyota Prius look normal. It’s smooth and quick, and the engine cuts out when stationary to keep city emissions down, but a Toyota Prius is better – read more about buying a used one here. Its engine is a 1.3-litre petrol paired with a 20bhp electric motor – the same as used in the previous Civic IMA. Unlike the European Civics of this era, the Hybrid was based on the Japanese-built saloon. A read of owner reviews shows the car is well liked, with few reported problems. Used Honda Civic Hybrid Mk2s start at around £2,500 that'll get you an early 2007 model with above-average miles.
On electric power alone, the cars will cover about 40 miles, but this varies depending on weather conditions and your driving style.īoth the Volt and the Ampera can be found in the classifieds for about £7,000. Their lithium-ion batteries can be charged by either plugging in or on the move using the 1.4-litre petrol engine. GM insists that the Volt and Ampera are't plug-in hybrids, but r ange extenders. The Chevrolet Volt and Vauxhall Ampera are basically the same model, both built by General Motors. Vauxhall Ampera/Chevrolet Volt (2012-2015) These are the best cheap hybrid cars on sale. They charge by recuperating the energy lost through braking, as well as siphoning off some power from the engine, to provide smooth around-town driving and lower emissions than a conventional car. By combining electric motors and internal-combustion engines, hybrids give you a taste of the electric-car life without the need to worry about range. With some models now hitting 10 years old or more, there are plenty of bargains to be had. If you’re not quite ready to take the plunge with a fully electric car, or your budget doesn’t stretch that far, but you still want 'greener' everyday motoring, there is an answer: a cheap used hybrid car.
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