Consider These Rare, Forgotten Hybrids Before Buying A Boring, Popular One
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We reminded you of some modern electric cars that you probably forgot about last week, but this week we’re flipping to the new craze that’s sweeping the nation — hybrids. Hybrids are the new hot topic among profit-hungry car makers after buyers failed to swarm to overpriced EVs, but check these out before you go buy an expensive new hybrid that anyone else could get. This list of forgotten hybrids consists of some great cars that for whatever reason never sold in big numbers, or had platform-mates that sold in bigger numbers. This list has a bit of everything, from tiny two-seaters to full-size hybridized pickups, so if you’re hankering for a hybrid, you’re in the right place.
Cars with hybrid powertrains were initially introduced to the car-buying public to save gas, but many were woefully dull to drive. Thankfully modern hybrids are beginning to meet efficiency in the middle with driving pleasure; even the once-loathed Toyota Prius was injected with a shot of fun for its latest generation. Hybrids have come a long way in a few short years, but they still tend to be more expensive than their internal combustion-powered siblings. If you’re looking for a cheap and distinctive hybrid, your search is about to be reinvigorated.
