Men test out three of the most affordable hybrids to find out what the best cheap option is

Published on Feb 25, 2026 at 8:01 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis

Last updated on Feb 25, 2026 at 8:01 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by Emma Matthews

Men test out three of the most affordable hybrids to find out what the best cheap option is

These guys compared three affordable hybrids to find out which one was best in a real-world test that was quite refreshing to watch.

No impossible performance figures, no massive wings at the back – just three cars for people who want a vehicle that goes from A to B.

All three are cheap, and all three are hybrids, but that’s about all they have in common.

And the YouTubers came to a few conclusions, including a couple of interesting ones.

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You’ll never guess which one was the fastest

People whose birth year begins with a one rather than with a two may be familiar with What Car?

One of the most revered names in the publishing business in the UK, the magazine transitioned to modern content with a reasonable degree of success, which is how we occasionally get interesting videos like this.

In their latest video on YouTube, they compared a Toyota Aygo X, an MG3, and a Renault Clio.

These three cars have two things in common: they’re small, and they’re all full hybrids – not plug-in hybrids.

According to What Car?, the Aygo X was probably the easiest to drive in a busy city, mostly due to its size, while the Clio was the most comfortable.

But the Aygo still won, mainly because it beat both the MG and the Renault when it came to MPG, which some people would argue is the only thing that matters in a city car.

To be honest, they didn’t sound particularly thrilled with the MG3, which came last in just about every measurable way.

They thought it was less comfortable, the build quality was worse, and it was also the least economical to run.

Although it was at least the fastest.

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Hybrids are making a comeback

The real world knocked the door down and told everyone in the auto industry that the market is not ready to go full EV.

And maybe it never will.

Norway and China, it seems, are outliers.

It’s true that the number of EVs sold every year keeps going up, but if you zoom out, they still account for a small portion of all cars sold globally.

More importantly, luxury automakers and supercar manufacturers have realized that there’s little to no demand in this particular sector.

Ferrari dramatically scaled back its EV ambitions, and Lambo did something even more radical: they postponed the launch of their EV indefinitely.

Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.