Hybrid Hero Award: Chery Tiggo 8
“A rare example of great value with shockingly little compromise”
"If you wanted to buy a seven-seat, plug-in hybrid SUV with a long range, loads of equipment and space for all the family from a mainstream brand like Volvo, Peugeot or even Hyundai, you’d be lucky to leave the dealership clutching change from £45,000. So the fact that Chery can do it for £33,545 is little short of miraculous. The Tiggo 8 is a rare example of great value with shockingly little compromise, and as a halfway house to a fully electric car the plug-in hybrid engine is a fantastic option." - Mat Watson, Car Review Expert
Highly commended: BMW M5 Touring
“The onboard chassis tech makes the M5’s weight seem inconsequential”
"Hybridisation is all about making cars more efficient, but what if it was used to increase performance instead? That’s the question BMW asked when making the M5 Touring. Sure, it has low CO2 emissions and a sensible all-electric range - but it also has a whopping great V8 engine and 727hp. The onboard chassis tech makes the M5’s vast weight seem inconsequential, and to top it all off, you have roomy back seats and a practical estate boot. It’s a true Swiss Army Knife." - Mat Watson, Car Review Expert
Highly commended: Audi Q5
“From powertrain to its tech, everything feels in keeping with its premium badge”
"The Audi Q5 e-hybrid is one of those cars that just ticks all the boxes. It’s family-friendly with a big boot and comfy back seats, and from its powertrain to the tech inside, everything feels in keeping with its premium badge. With an all-electric range of up to 62 miles it’s super-versatile, able to cover all your weekly mileage on battery power but with the reassurance of a petrol engine when you need it." - Mat Watson, Car Review Expert