Edmunds: Suffering from gas price anxiety? These are the Top 5 hybrids of 2023

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Are high gas prices burning a hole in your wallet

Are high gas prices burning a hole in your wallet? Then maybe it’s a good time to consider a hybrid vehicle. Hybrids gain improved fuel efficiency thanks to specialized powertrains that combine a gas engine with at least one electric motor that’s powered by a battery pack that does not need to be plugged in. In many cases, the price difference between hybrid and non-hybrid models is small enough that the hybrid will pay for itself or save you money after just a few years of ownership.

But which hybrid models are the best? To help you in your search for the top fuel sipper, Edmunds’ car experts highlighted five of their highest-ranking hybrids in a variety of prices and body styles.

TOYOTA PRIUS

This isn’t your parents’ Prius anymore. Unlike previous models, the redesigned 2023 Prius is one of the most attractive cars in Toyota’s lineup. It’s also more powerful and much better at getting up to highway speeds quickly. To top it off, it achieves an impressive EPA fuel economy estimate of 49-57 mpg in combined driving. Weather-beating all-wheel drive is available too.

The new Prius keeps its convenient hatchback body style and has a new interior design that is more conventional-looking than past models. We also like that it comes with many standard advanced driver aids. On the downside, the gas engine is noisy when on, and rear seat headroom isn’t generous.

Starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price: $28,545

HYUNDAI SONATA HYRBID

Surprised not to see the Toyota Camry or Honda Accord hybrids here? They’ve been outperformed by the Sonata Hybrid, one of Edmunds’ highest-ranking sedans. The electrified sedan gets an EPA-estimated 47-52 mpg in combined driving and offers