The 10 most-anticipated hybrid cars coming by 2030
September 18, 2024 by Jamie Edkins
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Hybrid cars will continue to be sold in the UK past 2030, so let’s take a look at the most exciting new models coming over the next few years.
The government recently softened the 2030 ban on petrol and diesel cars, with hybrid models now continuing to be sold past this date.
This will come as a relief to those of you who aren’t ready to switch to an electric car, but what hybrid cars do we have to look forward to over the coming years? Well here are 10 of the most highly anticipated hybrids coming before 2030.
The most anticipated hybrid cars coming before 2030 are:
- Dacia Bigster
- Lamborghini Temerario
- Audi RS5 Avant
- Honda Prelude
- Bugatti Tourbillon
- Mazda RX9
- Volkswagen T-Roc
- Bentley Flying Spur
- Audi RS7 Avant
- Volkswagen Tayron
1. Dacia Bigster
This is the new Dacia Bigster, an SUV which is larger than the Duster and provides a more affordable alternative to cars such as the Nissan Qashqai and Volkswagen Tiguan. It’s set to start from under £20,000 when it goes on sale next year.
Exact details are currently unknown, but it’ll be based on the same collection of parts as the smaller Duster. This means you can expect it to be available with the same 1.6-litre petrol self-charging hybrid system as that car.
2. Lamborghini Temerario
In stark contrast to an affordable SUV, Lamborghini has also jumped on the hybrid bandwagon with this replacement for the Huracan. The new Temerario uses an all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine with three electric motors.
One motor is attached to the gearbox to boost the engine’s power, while the other two power the front wheels to make this car all-wheel drive. The combined power output is a whopping 920hp, and it’ll do 0-60mph in 2.7 seconds.
3. Audi RS5 Avant
The new Audi A5 Avant has finally gone on sale, but you may be wondering where the hot RS5 is. Well it’s expected to debut next year, and the performance estate car has been spotted testing a few times now.
Power is likely to come courtesy of a plug-in hybrid V6 petrol engine, possibly a similar setup to the Porsche Panamera, with upwards of 550hp possible. Expect the overall design to remain the same as the A5’s, just with a much more aggressive-looking bodykit.
4. Honda Prelude
Honda is reviving the iconic Prelude nameplate, and you petrolheads will be delighted to learn that it’s not being slapped on an SUV. The new Prelude will be a slinky sports coupe with a big focus on driving pleasure.
It’ll also use a version of Honda’s existing two-motor hybrid system, the same one you’ll find in the Civic. It’s an excellent setup, delivering plenty of power in a smooth fashion and returning decent fuel economy.
5. Bugatti Tourbillon
Brand new Bugatti flagships don’t come along very often, so the new Tourbillon is a big deal – especially because the brand has ditched the W16 engine. This new luxury hypercar uses a naturally-aspirated V16 with three electric motors thrown in for good measure.
This makes it the first hybrid Bugatti ever made, and it produces a combined 1,800hp. It’s not all about speed though, because the Tourbillon is an exquisite piece of engineering with a massive amount of attention to detail going into every component, which is why it costs £3.2 million.
6. Mazda RX9
Mazda could be launching a new rotary-engined sports car before the end of the decade, the first one since the RX8 was discontinued in the early 2010s. The Iconic SP concept gives you an idea of how this car could look, and it’s likely to use some clever hybrid tech.
Rather than having the rotary engine directly powering the wheels, it’s more likely to act as a generator to charge a battery, a bit like the Mazda MX-30 REV. All of this is just hearsay for now though, Mazda hasn’t even confirmed a name for this car yet.
7. Volkswagen T-Roc
The new Volkswagen T-Roc is coming next year, and it’s likely to be the last ever all-new VW to be powered by petrol. It’s been spotted out and about during development testing a few times now, and it doesn’t look like the design is going to change much.
It’ll be offered with a range of mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid engines, the latter of which could be capable of over 70 miles on electric power alone. You can also expect a similar interior design to the latest Golf when it goes on sale.
8. Bentley Flying Spur
More and more luxury and performance cars are ditching their massive 12-cylinder engines in favour of hybrid V8s, and Bentley is no exception. Following the launch of the new hybrid Continental GT, the brand’s four-door supercar is also getting electrified.
Gone is the W12 engine from the old Flying Spur, and in its place you’ll find a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 paired to an electric motor. The combined power output is 782hp, 147hp more than the old Flying Spur Speed, and it also has up to 47 miles of electric range.
9. Audi RS7 Avant
Another hot Audi is going hybrid, this time it’s the RS6’s replacement. It’ll actually be called the RS7 Avant in line with Audi’s new nomenclature – wherein electric cars are given even numbers and petrol-engined models get odds.
It would come as no surprise to find the same 4.0-litre plug-in hybrid V8 under the bonnet as the Porsche Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid. That car chucks out 680hp, which is 50hp more than the current Audi RS6 Avant has.
10. Volkswagen Tayron
The new Volkswagen Tayron is coming on October 10 this year, and it’s a seven-seat SUV which replaces the Tiguan Allspace. VW’s head of design Andreas Mindt teased the design of this new car on social media, and you can tell that it’ll look similar to the new Tiguan.
You’ll get some added length over that car to accommodate the extra row of seats, and you can expect to find the same range of engines under the bonnet – including the 1.5-litre petrol plug-in hybrid with over 70 miles of electric range.
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