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Old 08-20-2017, 03:45 PM   #7 (permalink)
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I imagine something the the Volt would be out of the question due to its small size. I really love the balance Chevy/GM struck with it though. Of anything on the market today, this car might be my choice.

The Accord hybrid is significantly faster and sportier than a Prius (~7 seconds to 60), and comes very close in terms of real-world economy, with an EPA rated 50mpg city. I don't much like that it isn't a hatch though, and my next car will almost certainly be a plug-in. The Honda Clarity plug-in hybrid may be out by the time you're shopping, and may fit the bill very nicely.

The Hyundai Ioniq is new to the market, but has the highest EPA rating in the US for non plug-ins - though we don't have any diesel hybrids. It may not be large enough for your needs, but it's worth a mention.

The Kia Niro is a "subcompact SUV" hybrid which is EPA rated nearly as high as a Prius, and is definitely worth looking at:



Someone drove one of these from coast to coast and managed almost 77mpg:

http://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/...hybrid-vehicle
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