Pioneers of the non-rechargeable hybrid, Toyota and Lexus are no longer the only ones to offer this technology since Hyundai-Kia and Renault are also involved. Discover the 25 most popular models in France in the first half of 2021.
Dominated by Toyota and Lexus for nearly two decades, the non-plug-in hybrid segment has evolved in recent months with the arrival of new competitors. With the gradual disappearance of diesel and the reduction of CO emissions2, the hybrid takes on a new dimension. But paradoxically, only six manufacturers have made this technical choice Overview of the best-selling hybrid models in France on the 1er semester 2021.
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Lexus and Toyota majority in the hybrid market …
N ° 4 – Toyota Corolla: 9,612 ex.
In 1997, Toyota embarked on the simple hybrid with its first generation Prius. The models equipped with a small electric motor in addition to the thermal then multiplied: Yaris, Corolla, C-HR, Prius +, RAV4 … Today, almost the entire range has at least one variant. hybrid. Some models like the Corolla or the C-HR have even abandoned diesel altogether and now only offer hybrids. classic, without recharging (very limited 100% electric autonomy).
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Lexus, Toyota’s luxury division, has benefited from the same advances and therefore remains one of the market leaders with several models: UX, NX and RX SUVs, CT and ES sedans and LC and RC coupes. Now, the range has been reduced with the discontinuation of CT and RC, and the manufacturer is losing ground since the arrival of challengers.
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Ford, Hyundai-Kia and Renault in ambush
N ° 9 – Hyundai Kona: 3,056 ex.
If the classic hybrid has long been the preserve of Toyota, another group, Korean this time, followed suit: Hyundai-Kia. A big offensive has been launched with multi-energy models like the Ioniq sedan or the Kona. These offer electric variants, rechargeable hybrids but also efficient simple hybrids.
On the side of other manufacturers, Ford launched in 2015 with the Mondeo sedan, joined in 2019 by its Mondeo SW station wagon version. The American manufacturer continued much later with its Kuga SUV. But for the moment, the number of “full hybrid” models remains marginal in Ford’s range, which focuses on its micro-hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric models.
Renault has also embarked on the race for hybridization with success. For the time being, the range has three hybrid models. Clio, Captur and Arkana have an E-Tech variant of 140 or 145 hp depending on the case. The number of electrified models will multiply in the coming years, especially with the arrival of new versions of the E-Tech system for the next Kadjar or the future Dacia Duster.
