Best Hybrid on Ice and Snow

Although choosing a suitable winter car (Best Hybrid on Ice and Snow) is not an easy task, choosing a tough hybrid car suitable for driving on ice and snow is equally challenging. We collected the top 8 cars for different ranges of people with different budgets in a compact list by reviewing thousands of cars, which can make this challenge easy for you.

Best Hybrid on Ice and Snow 2024 , What feature does it need ?

In order to be able to choose the best hybrid car suitable for ice and snow, we paid attention to the following general points, which are among the main elements of choosing the best hybrid car.

Handling :

Cars suitable for snow should have suitable handling for winter roads. Poor handling can be an influential factor for accidents and traffic accidents.

Durability :

Winter weather and rough road conditions can be toxic and destructive for sensitive cars with low quality technical parts. In order to drive your car in winter weather and winter roads with peace of mind, you need a car with low friction and high durability.

suspension system :

Slippery roads are a big challenge for suspension systems. The suspension system with good springing and big rims can perform better against road challenges and snowy hills.

Driving technology :

Passenger cars today have various driving systems and numerous security sensors to increase the level of safety on the road. The more the car uses more safety systems, the risk of accidents and incidents can be visibly reduced.

1 Audi Q5 55 TFSI e quattro

To start the list of the best predatory cars in the snow, it is impossible not to talk about a great German car. The electric version of this car (all electric) was introduced at the time of the presentation. Attractive and simple design of Audi Q5 made Chinese and Korean companies follow Audi to use this style of design in their cars.

The attractive lights of the Q5, which show the originality of Audi, along with the 360-degree camera designed just below the Audi logo, make the front of the car very beautiful.

The design of the front window has changed from the old mode of horizontal chrome lines to more beautiful grids, which has increased the attractiveness of Audi. The peripheral LED lamp (around the main lights) for driving in daylight gives a beautiful visual effect to the car. Special fog lights especially for winter seasons and driving on winter and icy roads are installed in the vents next to the bumper.

The 18-inch rims show off an attractive beauty. And the changes made in the design of the exhaust valve compared to the previous version of this car have made it much more attractive.

In the engine part, a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 14.4 kWh is used in the floor of the car to generate electric motor power, which enables driving up to 40 miles with a single charge (without using the internal combustion engine).

Audi uses a 2-liter 4-cylinder TFSI gasoline engine that produces 370 N.m of power. The electric motor produces 350 N.m of torque and 362 horsepower in total.

ENGINE	Power	Battery Capacity	Max Speed	Acceleration	Price
TFSI 2.0 L + Electric	362 HP	14.4 KWh	240 KM/H	5.3 S	57000$

2 Lexus RX 450HL

Since 2015, when the first generation Lexus RX450 was introduced, it quickly experienced good sales. At that time, the appearance of a car with a beautiful face while inducing a sense of sport for an SUV and changing the old mentality of SUVs was a new thing.

Lexus RX 450HL is the successor of the previous generation of this car, Lexus RX 350. with the difference that while increasing the power by using a hybrid engine, it creates a different fuel consumption. The design of the A-pillar from the beginning of the car to the end has given the car chassis a sense of attractive curvature.

We know Lexus products using different options. Following this unwritten rule, Lexus LX 450HL offers a wide range of options that are especially important for winter areas and driving in freezing weather. Heated and cold for all four seats, heated steering wheel, Panamera roof, Anti-skid system on slippery roads are special options for the winter season.

Lexus uses a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder internal combustion engine.

In addition to this engine, 2 electric motors powered by lithium-ion batteries produce a final output of 304 horsepower.

The electric battery has the ability to travel 56 kilometers using only the electric motor. To fully charge the battery, it only takes 2 and a half hours with household electricity.

ENGINE	Power	Battery Capacity	Max Speed	Acceleration	Price
2.5 L / 4 cyl + Dual Electric Engine	304 HP	1.872 kWh	200 KM/H (Limited)	6.2 S	70000 $

3 Toyota Camry Hybrid

Camry is the well-known name of Toyota products all over the world, and for many years, this company’s products have been the best-selling products in the world.

Toyota Camry Hybrid with the excellent performance of the hybrid engine, along with the good history of the internal combustion engine, with excellent security, especially for use in winter seasons and rough roads, is an ideal choice for winter weather and mountainous areas.
The lower height of Camry Hybrid compared to SUVs never makes us ignore the excellent performance of this car in mountainous and cold regions.
Camry is one of the most popular cars in the Russian market, especially in the Siberian province of Russia. Russians have tested Toyota Camry for years and it has come out of this test successfully.

It is important to have some extra features to have a pleasant driving experience in winter weather. Toyota unveils rain sensor, stability control system, digital cruise control with full stop, brake assist system, lane-departure radar, lane departure warning, emergency stop system as part of comfort and safety features for better driving.

Toyota Camry uses a 2.5 liter 4 cylinder internal combustion engine. In order to increase its capacity, this naturally aspirated engine is combined with two electric motors to reach the final capacity of 215 horsepower and 221 N.m of torque.

The CVT transmission with ten synthetic gears handles the power transmission and it takes only 8 seconds to reach the speed of 0 to 60 miles.

ENGINE	Power	Battery Capacity	Max Speed	Acceleration	Price
2.5 L + Electric	215 HP	1 KWH (259 V lithium-ion)	180 KM/H	8 S	32.000$

4 Honda CR-V Hybrid

The icy and winter roads and tracks demand a hard life for cars that Japanese products can handle.
What distinguishes Honda from other Japanese car manufacturers is the superior design quality and a special look at the car’s exterior appeal. Honda has announced that more than half of the current sales of this company’s products are hybrid products of this company.

Statistics from the Honda company have shown that more than 130,000 units of this car have been sold in 2023, which is a record in recent years (41% compared to the previous year) for this company.

The icy and winter roads and tracks demand a Die Hard Car that Japanese products can handle.
What distinguishes Honda from other Japanese car manufacturers is the superior design quality and a special look at the car’s exterior appeal. Honda has announced that more than half of the current sales of this company’s products are hybrid products of this company.

Statistics from the Honda company have shown that more than 130,000 units of this car have been sold in 2023, which is a record in recent years (41% compared to the previous year) for this company.

The engine of the current generation Honda CR-V Hybrid includes a naturally aspirated 2-liter 4-cylinder engine, in other versions, you can order a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine at a lower price. In both versions, next to the internal combustion engine, an electric drive produces more torque.

In the 2-liter version, 204 HP and 335 N.m are produced, and in the 1.5-liter version, 190 HP and 243 N.m torques are created. Despite the price difference of 5 thousand euros, the purchase of the 2-liter version can be justified.

ENGINE	Power	Battery Capacity	Max Speed	Acceleration	Price
2.0 L (or 1.5L) / 4 cyl + Dual Electric Engine	204 HP	1.1 kWh	180 KM/H	8.8 S	37.000 $

5 Chevrolet Equinox EV

Chevrolet Equinox EV is the continuation of Chevrolet’s successful SUVs. After the economic changes and financial crises created in recent years and the increase in fuel prices, American factories have reconsidered the production of their products and have a more special look at the production of cars with hybrid engines.
Therefore, the production of hybrid cars and electric motors is constantly increasing.

Equinex hybrid version shows some changes in terms of width and height with the full internal combustion (gasoline) version, so that the car has become 7 meters wider.

The extended LED lights on the front and rear of the car are reminiscent of all-electric cars, and the hidden handles create a sense of diversity in the design of this old American car manufacturer.

Equinox can be ordered with two different trims:

The basic version, which Chevrolet refers to as LT, comes with an 11-inch odometer screen, parking assistant, automatic lights, lane departure assistant, cruise control system, emergency braking, anti-skid system in mountainous and slippery roads, and other equipment such as Heated seat and steering wheel and central 17.7-inch display and electric seat adjustment. The customized version with the name RT is almost no different from the basic version in terms of driving features, but for this version, more attractive 20-inch black rims, a more powerful 19.2 kW charger, a Bose sound system and a head-up display have been considered.

In the front differential version, the gasoline engine together with the electric motor produces 210 horsepower and 328 mN of torque. In the four-wheel drive version, 290 horsepower and 470 newtons of torque are obtained.

The capacity of Equinox EV batteries is optional according to Chevrolet, and you can choose the desired capacity from two options.

Also, by paying an additional amount (on request), by increasing the charging capacity up to 19.2 kilowatts, you can receive a direct current that can be used for tools such as Drills and other electrical construction tools up to a capacity of 3 kWh.

ENGINE	Power	Battery Capacity	Max Speed	Acceleration	Price
2.0 L + Electric	290 HP	11.5 KW	220 KM/H	7 S	35.000 $

6 Toyota Prius AWD-e

The pleasant experience of Japanese cars that always keep their fans happy is no secret.
Low depreciation of cars, especially in harsh weather conditions, and low maintenance and repair costs are the big advantages of these cars.

Toyota has unveiled the new Prius with more changes in the suspension system and steering wheel in order to gain more satisfaction from its buyers. These changes help to increase the quality of driving and handling in winter weather and rough roads.

The new generation of Prius is lower but longer and wider, but with the help of a hybrid engine, it has more power and speed.

For the Prius, Toyota uses a 4-cylinder engine with a 2-liter engine to create 60% more output power than the previous generation.

In order to get the best performance, on the other hand, new lithium-ion batteries are used to increase the charging speed and create better performance for the Prius.

The eCVT gearbox and improved engine power production have made the acceleration of the old generation 9.5 seconds to an extraordinary 7 seconds in the new generation.

The positive point of Prius is lower fuel consumption compared to similar competitors. Prius consumes 4.8 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers.

ENGINE	Power	Battery Capacity	Max Speed	Acceleration	Price
2.0 L + Electric	196 HP	1.4 kWh	180 KM/H	7 S	29.300 $

7 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid

In recent years, Kia has taken a special look at the production of green products. The Korean crossover hoped to make up for the failed and disappointing design of the previous generation. Therefore, by relying on simple and stylish elements without using exaggerated marginal lines, the new Kia Niro Hybrid has been revealed. The Kia Niro was originally introduced in 2016, and since then it has changed from a fancy car to a more efficient one.

Looking at the advantages of Kia Niro, you can imagine it as your favorite family car. Beautiful and spacious cabin, practical and sufficient trunk and excellent fuel consumption (4.7 liters per 100 km) are the most important positive points of Kia Niro.

In the EV version, it produces 201 horsepower and 255 Nm of torque by using a 64.8 kW lithium-ion polymer battery and a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine.

Fast connection is able to charge the battery from 10% to 80% in about 40 minutes. The direct current of electricity also supports the use of construction tools up to 3 kilowatt hours.

Kia’s focus is on reducing consumption as much as possible and using fuel more efficiently. The driving force for the backward movement of this car is provided by electricity.

On the other hand, Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid uses the Greenzone Drive system, which is a driving mode to reduce environmental pollution. When this driving mode is active, the car cuts off the use of fossil fuel and completely uses electric energy when passing through green areas such as residential areas. In order to accurately understand the activation time of this system, it uses the navigation system and driving record data.

ENGINE	Power	Battery Capacity	Max Speed	Acceleration	Price
1.6 L 4 cyl. + Electric Engine	201 HP	11.1 kWh	167 KM/H	7.8 S	27.000 $

8 BMW X5 xDrive50e

German cars, especially proud names like BMW, have always shown their ability to handle and work in harsh winter weather.

BMW has proven well in recent years that the door to change and progress on its products is always open. The appearance changes of X5 and X6 in recent years have surprised many BMW fans. Now, the use of electric motors, along with the wide variety of engines and various comfort options, expects more satisfaction from buyers.

BMW’s perfect design, while inducing a sense of sportiness, reminds one of a rough feeling of an aggressive crossover.

BMW crossover cars are famous for their excellent handling. Exactly what is more important than anything to maintain safety in winter weather and despite the slippery road. In order to get the best handling experience, X5 has focused on improving the car’s aerodynamics.
The 8-speed automatic transmission has led to a more enjoyable experience and smoother performance. Improving the structure of the suspension system and raising the level of springing has made the latest version of the BMW X5 xDrive50e one of the softest crossovers on the market.

In the interior, the use of two 12.3-inch and 14.9-inch screens from BMW’s new integrated display series with soft lighting with 15 colors gives an interesting visual effect to the interior of the cabin. The AutoPilot system is capable of steering the car at a speed of 137 km/h without human intervention.

BMW, like other hybrid cars, uses an electric auxiliary engine next to the combustion engine. The difference between BMW trims is in its driving wheels. sDrive50i are cars that are rear wheel drive (RWD) and drive the rear wheels of the car. If the other version called xDrive50i is four-wheel drive (AWD) (double differential).

BMW uses a 3-liter turbo linear engine for the X5, which alone produces 375 horsepower and 519 Nm of torque. In addition to this internal combustion engine, an electric motor with a power of 194 horsepower and 380 Nm adds to the final capacity of the car. In this case, the final power of 483 horsepower and 700 Nm of torque has made this German crossover a winter sledding monster.

ENGINE	Power	Battery Capacity	Max Speed	Acceleration	Price
3.0 L 6 cyl. / Electric Engine	483 HP	25.7 kWh	209 KM/H	4.7 S	75.400 $