Honda HR-V

Everyone wants a hybrid to bring their running costs down but making electrified cars viable and affordable at this price level is a huge challenge, given the technology is expensive to develop and integrate. Honda’s e:HEV system is technically complicated but, thankfully, faff-free and easy to use on the basis it doesn’t require plugging in to charge. True, that means you don’t score the full tax friendly CO2 and mpg figures of full plug-in alternatives like the Renault Captur that company drivers appreciate. But, for private owners, Honda claims the improved efficiency of its system when compared with rivals like the Toyota C-HR will see your fuel go further and keep costs down. It’s also been very careful in its pricing, and has pitched the HR-V a tad lower than the Toyota and other key rivals.