Used hybrid 4x4s for sale

There are many hybrid 4x4s to choose from, and more are being launched all the time, including self-charging and plug-in hybrids. There are hybrid 4x4s (also known as SUVs) covering a wide range of sizes and prices. Among the best are the BMW X5, Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and Volvo XC90. The term 4x4 also means four-wheel drive, but not all hybrid SUVs have that.

All hybrid cars have a petrol or diesel engine and an electric motor. They work separately or together to maximise fuel efficiency. Self-charging hybrids use on-board systems to recharge their batteries. Plug-in hybrids can be recharged from an appropriate electricity outlet. Both types of hybrid use regenerative braking, which turns the electric motor into a generator when you press the brake pedal.

Hybrid 4x4s can significantly lower your running costs and carbon footprint, compared with a petrol or diesel 4x4. So they’re ideal if you want the security and reassurance that a 4x4 gives when driving in slippery conditions, need to tow a trailer or caravan, or regularly drive down rough tracks.

Hybrid 4x4s are generally more expensive to buy than a petrol or diesel 4x4, but that’s offset by lower running costs and road tax. The latter could be crucial if you drive a company car because a hybrid 4x4’s low carbon emissions could save thousands of pounds a year.