Buying a used car can be a smart money move. During a typical ownership cycle, the cost of a used vehicle is usually significantly lower than buying or leasing a new car. Choose one thats only a few years old, and it will likely have relatively low miles and plenty of reliable years ahead at a nicer price than getting a new vehicle. You can save even more by selecting a fuel-efficient hybrid model known for reliability.
To create this list of the best used 3-year-old hybrids, Edmunds examined fuel economy ratings, brand-level reliability, crash test scores, and overall appeal as a daily driver. Any one of these five hybrids from the 2023 model year will likely serve you well while saving you money. The prices listed below are what you can expect to pay at nationwide dealerships such as CarMax or Carvana.
Small car: 2023 Toyota Prius
Toyota redesigned the Prius for the 2023 model year, keeping its traditional aerodynamic hatchback shape while adding rakishly attractive styling. For the first time, the new design made the Prius a car you might want for its looks as much as for its fuel efficiency. Toyota also dramatically improved the cars performance without reducing fuel economy. Open the rear hatch, and the Prius has a roomy trunk that expands with the back seat folded down. The downsides to this version of the Prius include a cramped interior and poor outward visibility, but you might decide those are small prices to pay for one of the most fuel-efficient hybrids that money can buy.
2023 Prius average price: approximately $30,000
EPA-estimated fuel economy: up to 57 mpg combined
Midsize car: 2023 Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is about as roomy as you can get for a midsize sedan. Theres plenty of rear legroom for adults, and there is an abundance of room in the trunk for all of your things. For the redesigned 2023 Accord, Honda installed its latest hybrid powertrain, which delivers satisfying acceleration and impressive fuel economy. It also made the hybrid powertrain standard on most of the Accords available trim levels. The main issue with the Accord is that you must buy the top Touring trim to get the hybrid powertrain and the most desirable technology features. Also, make sure to choose one equipped with blind-spot warning, an important safety feature.
2023 Accord Hybrid average price: approximately $28,500
EPA-estimated fuel economy: up to 48 mpg combined
Small SUV: 2023 Honda CR-V
The Honda CR-V is a longtime favorite for small SUV shoppers, and there are plenty of reasons why. The CR-V offers roomy seating, a smooth ride over bumps, and plenty of cargo space. As with the Accord, Honda redesigned the CR-V for the 2023 model year and equipped it with its latest hybrid powertrain. The Sport and Sport Touring trims come with the hybrid as standard. As with the Accord, the CR-Vs best infotainment tech features are available only on the top trim level. Blind-spot warning is not standard, so select accordingly.
2023 CR-V Hybrid average price: approximately $33,000
EPA-estimated fuel economy: up to 40 mpg combined
Midsize SUV: 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
It wasnt long ago that the idea of an eight-passenger, three-row midsize SUV offering fuel economy estimates in the mid-30s would have been considered an impossibility, but the Highlander Hybrid makes it a reality. This is a sensible SUV thats easy to drive and can seat up to eight people with its third-row seat raised. That third-row seat is pretty small, though, so its best to think of it for occasional use only. The 2023 Highlander Hybrid received some tech upgrades, so look for one with the big 12.3-inch center touchscreen.
2023 Highlander Hybrid average price: approximately $44,000
EPA-estimated fuel economy: up to 36 mpg combined
Luxury vehicle: 2023 Lexus RX
When Americans decide to upgrade to a luxury car, they often pick this luxury SUV: the Lexus RX. It received a complete redesign for the 2023 model year and came in two hybrid flavors. The RX 350h is the more efficient and affordable one, while the RX 500h emphasizes power and performance over fuel economy. The RX is a midsize SUV seating five people, and both hybrid versions include standard all-wheel drive. For trim level and equipment variety, choose the RX 350h since the RX 500h is only available with the F Sport Performance trim.
2023 RX average price: approximately $49,000
EPA-estimated fuel economy: 36 mpg combined
Edmunds says
Affordability is a concern for most car buyers. If saving money is important to you, buying a used vehicle instead of a new one can save you thousands. Make it a fuel-efficient hybrid, and the savings will continue for years after the purchase.
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This story was provided to The Associated Press by the automotive website Edmunds .
Christian Wardlaw is a contributor at Edmunds.
购买二手车可能是明智的理财选择。在典型的持有周期内，二手车的成本通常远低于购买或租赁新车。选择一辆仅使用几年的二手车，不仅里程数相对较低，未来还能可靠使用多年，且价格比新车实惠得多。若选择以可靠性著称的省油混合动力车型，还能节省更多开支。
为编制这份最佳三年车龄二手混动车型榜单，埃德蒙兹（Edmunds）综合考量了燃油经济性评级、品牌可靠性、碰撞测试成绩以及日常驾驶的整体吸引力。2023款这五款混动车型中的任意一款，都能在为您节省开支的同时提供出色服务。以下列出的价格是您在CarMax或Carvana等全国性经销商处可预期的购车成本。
小型车：2023款丰田普锐斯
丰田为2023款普锐斯进行了重新设计，在保留传统空气动力学掀背造型的同时，增添了时尚动感的外观风格。新设计首次让普锐斯成为一款既因燃油效率、也因颜值而令人心动的车型。丰田在显著提升车辆性能的同时，并未降低燃油经济性。打开后舱门，普锐斯拥有宽敞的行李空间，后排座椅放倒后更能进一步扩展。该版本普锐斯的不足之处包括局促的车内空间和欠佳的外部视野，但作为市面上能买到的最高效混动车型之一，你或许会觉得这些代价微不足道。
2023款普锐斯平均售价：约3万美元
美国环保署（EPA）预估综合油耗：最高57英里/加仑
中型轿车：2023款本田雅阁
本田雅阁堪称中型轿车中空间最为宽敞的车型之一。后排为成人提供了充裕的腿部空间，后备箱也拥有超大容量，足以容纳所有随身物品。在重新设计的2023款雅阁上，本田搭载了最新混合动力系统，既能带来令人满意的加速表现，又具备出色的燃油经济性。该品牌还将混合动力系统列为大多数可选配置级别的标配。但雅阁的主要问题在于，若想获得混合动力系统和最受欢迎的科技配置，必须选购顶配的Touring版车型。此外，建议务必选择配备盲点监测系统的版本——这项安全功能至关重要。
2023款雅阁混动版平均售价：约28,500美元
美国环保署（EPA）预估综合油耗：最高48英里/加仑
小型SUV：2023款本田CR-V
本田CR-V长期以来一直是小型SUV购车者的心头好，其受欢迎的原因不胜枚举。这款车型不仅提供宽敞的乘坐空间、出色的颠簸路面滤震表现，还拥有充裕的载物容量。与雅阁车型类似，本田为2023款CR-V进行了全新设计，并搭载最新混合动力系统——运动版（Sport）和运动旅行版（Sport Touring）均标配该混动系统。但需注意的是，如同雅阁车型，CR-V最先进的娱乐科技配置仅在高配版本提供，且盲点监测系统并非标配，消费者需根据需求选择相应配置。
2023款CR-V混动版平均售价：约3.3万美元
美国环保署（EPA）预估综合油耗：最高40英里/加仑
中型SUV：2023款丰田汉兰达混动版
就在不久前，一款八座三排中型SUV的燃油经济性预估能达到30多英里/加仑还被认为是不可能的事，但汉兰达混动版将其变为了现实。这款实用型SUV驾驶轻松，升起第三排座椅时可容纳八人。不过第三排空间较为局促，最好仅作临时使用。2023款汉兰达混动版进行了技术升级，建议选择配备12.3英寸大型中控触摸屏的车型。
2023款汉兰达混动版平均售价：约4.4万美元
美国环保署（EPA）预估综合油耗：最高可达36英里/加仑
豪华座驾：2023款雷克萨斯RX
当美国人决定升级豪华座驾时，他们常会选择这款豪华SUV——雷克萨斯RX。该车型在2023款进行了全面改款，并推出两种混动版本：RX 350h主打高效节能与亲民价格，而RX 500h则更强调动力性能而非燃油经济性。作为一款五座中型SUV，两款混动版本均标配全轮驱动系统。若追求配置多样性，建议选择RX 350h，因为RX 500h仅提供F Sport Performance运动套件版本。
2023款RX平均售价：约49,000美元
美国环保署预估综合油耗：36英里/加仑
埃德蒙兹表示
价格是大多数购车者关注的重点。若您注重节省开支，选择二手车而非新车可立省数千美元；若选购省油的混合动力车型，更能在购车后持续节省多年燃油费用。
本文由汽车网站Edmunds提供给美联社。
克里斯蒂安·沃德洛（Christian Wardlaw）是Edmunds的特约撰稿人。
