Getting your family from one place to another safely, comfortably and noise-free all at once can sometimes be a little tricky. Made for mid-sized families, these hybrid sedans all have different selling points and standout features, some made to entertain, thrill or even relax. But one thing is for sure, they all deliver great fuel value and reduces your carbon footprint.
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Hyundai Ioniq (2)
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Hyundai Ioniq

South Korean carmaker Hyundai has come a long way since it's Malaysian debut back in the early 2000's, gradually producing cars that continue to improve in terms of design, functionality and energy efficiency. With the body of a streamlined sedan and the rear that resembles a hatchback, the Ioniq has a lot to offer those looking for a green family sedan.

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Hyundai Ioniq
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The car is spacious enough to comfortably sit 4 adults and a child, comes with a host of safety features like blind spot detection and autonomous emergency braking, as well as a 750 litre boot space and a hybrid system that will help you save the environment and rising fuel costs.

Head over to Hyundai Malaysia's website for the full rundown on the Ioniq.

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Mercedes-Benz C350e (2)
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Mercedes-Benz C 350 e

If you're leaning towards the luxury car sector, Mercedes-Benz's C 350 e is a great choice for a compact executive sedan. Not only suitable for business meetings, the C 350 e packs enough power (279 hp) to enjoy the performance of the car but also has enough tech and safety features to ensure a safe ride for you and your family members.

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Mercedes-Benz C350e
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The car offers 2.1 litres of fuel per 100km with a driving range of 31 km when in pure electric mode. To top it all off, the car is locally assembled, is a plug-in hybrid, has a 6.2 kWh battery that can be recharged at around 1 hour and 45 minutes and has a boot capacity of 335 litres.

Find out more about this luxury compact sedan at Mercedes-Benz Malaysia.

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BMW 530e (2)
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BMW 530e iPerformance

Going up a size into a full executive sedan, BMW's 530e iPerformance is the company's first 5 series hybrid with eDrive plug-in technology. At its heart, the car combines an electric motor with a 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo petrol engine. Thanks to its size, the car will easily accomodate a medium sized family, possibly up to 5 individuals, comfortably. 

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BMW 530e
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Besides the driving pleasure you get with a BMW, the car's impressive electric-only driving range of 48km, with a top speed of 140km/h, and energy management system will equate to greater fuel efficiency and longer emissions-free driving. 

Check out BMW's 530e page to get more information.

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Lexus LS500h
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Lexus LS500h

Taking it to the full-sized luxury level, just shy of going to family SUV territory, Lexus' extravagant LS500h takes the best of the Japanese automaker's engineering capabilities and marries it with a hybrid system that maximises efficiency without sacrificing performance. The car itself is a joy to both drive and be driven in, with ample space for both driver and passenger. Lexus is also promising a sporty performance when desired, allowing for a more dynamic drive.

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Lexus LS500h (2)
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Equipped with a wealth of driver assisstant and safety features, not to mention the additional options to include gorgeous aesthetical features in the car, the LS500h is more than capable of ferrying a family of 5 adults through long distance drives comfortably.

For more information, visit Lexus' dedicated LS page.

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Porsche Panamera 4 e-hybrid (2)
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Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo

Sometimes you want a family car and sometimes you want a sports car. This is a car that satisfies those needs, on top of adding an electric hybrid functionality to make the car all the more eco-friendly. Who says you can't have it all?

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Porsche Panamera 4 e-hybrid
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The Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sports Turismo is an all-round sportscar, big enough to seat 4 adults but also sleek and fast enough to serve as your go-to business sedan and weekend cruiser. Another thing that Porsche puts emphasis on with this model is the redesigned rear of the car that manages to strike a balance between a sporty appearance without losing passenger comfort in a 2+1 configuration.

Think this may be the family/sports/hybrid car you're looking for? Visit Porsche's Panamera page to read up on the full list of features.

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Volvo V90
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Volvo S90

The Swedish carmaker has made huge strides, winning over Malaysians at a steady rate with their impressive cars, modern Scandinavian design language and advances in hybrid and electric cars. Equipped with a T8 twin engine with all-wheel drive capibilities and plug-in hybrid tech, the S90 can get up to 40km of zero emissions driving even off the road.

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Volvo V90 (2)
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Add in premium audio from Bowers & Wilkins, a welcoming list of driver and safety support features and you've got a sedan perfect for middle-sized families.

Head over to Volvo Malaysia to get more info.

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Honda City Hybrid
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Honda City

Honda has a reputation for being a reliable carmaker and the long-standing City model is no exception. The latest City isn't only affordable, it also comes in a hybrid variant, replete with a 1.5L engine, a 7-speed high power electric motor, idle stop capability, and many more features you would expect out of a modern car. 

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Honda City Hybrid (2)
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With decent seating space and a 536 litre trunk space (an important factor for any family), this is one easy eco-friendly family sedan to recommend.

Visit Honda Malaysia for the full scoop.

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Toyota Camry Hybrid
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Toyota Camry Hybrid

Toyota comes in strong to the hybrid game with a greener version of their iconic Camry, an easy-to-drive family car. As an advocator of hybrid technology, the latest Camry comes with all the bells and whistles you would expect: lower emissions, fuel efficiency and quietness. But wait, the carmaker also offers an 8 year warranty on their hybrid batteries. Now, that's confidence.

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Toyota Camry Hybrid (2)
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Besides the hybrid tech under the hood, the car boasts some luxury features, such as an ioniser, a wireless phone charger, as well as a video recorder for safety purposes. 

Visit Toyota's Malaysian website to see the car's full specification.

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