The best USED hybrids to buy in 2023 | ReDriven

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[@ReDriven]

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[@DarrenReidAu]

I took your older videos advice and got myself a 2010 Lexus RX 450h Sports Luxury for an absolute steal. The amount of car for ~$17k still makes me grin. The quality of these cars are simply awesome, smooth,comfort,practical, has converted me to a big Lexus fan. As much as I like some of the European cars, I can’t go past the reliability, relatively low maintain cost, and build quality of Lexus. Highly recommended 👍

[@Mububban23]

I must say I'm considering one of these too! What sort of mileage did you get it with?

[@DarrenReidAu]

@@Mububban23 Pretty high I guess at ~220k kms, and I know I will likely need to get some work done on it in near future, but these are seriously nice cars, so I'm happy to spend some money to keep it well maintained. I'd highly suggest going after one of the top spec'd Sports Luxury models. The heated and cooled seats work great, and even has semi modern features like adaptive cruise control. They aren't sporty but man are they nice to drive.

[@taroitofilau3983]

​@@DarrenReidAuhow much to fill the tank and what km's you get?

[@DarrenReidAu]

@@taroitofilau3983 about $140 from empty. 600kms around town, 800kms on highway. Not bad, considering it is ~2.4t car.

[@saliyagurusinghe7148]

Same here! I’m picking one up in a fortnight with 200k km. Can’t wait!

[@Itsabdurr]

My dad imported an 2011 estima 3 yrs ago, at first no one liked the looks, but over time we’ve loved it. Its been economical, has alot of space (even in the back row) and has never broken down

[@FrancePhil44]

I'm totally in love of my Lexus IS 300h ! I'm not going to sell it soon.

[@sufyansmits6410]

Same here bro 😁

[@robovac3557]

Me too

[@lachlancook6718]

On the longevity of the Prius, we have just onsold our 2007 with 440,000km. Had one battery pack replacement in 2016 which with a changeover discount cost less than $1000 and was still performing well when we sold it. Fantastic cars, if a bit uninspiring to drive.

[@lam3317]

Greetings from the uk,love your channel. I have two hybrids at home,2018 Toyota Yaris, this is the best value,featured version to go for as Toyota did a lot of updates under the skin and added new safety features,it is very comfortable and gets great fuel economy,average 46-54 miles per gallon in town and 56-60 on motorway, yes the new model is better but much more expensive for not much better fuel economy,5 years on the only fault is part of the led strip on one of the led lights failed, replaced with a completely new head light unit by Toyota for free. My brother has 2019 Camry but I went for the Lexus ES300 H late 2018 ,the ES what an amazing car,so quite, comfortable and refined, there is sound insulation in the engine bay even overlying the shock absorbers to isolate the noise, features like auto stop which will detect you are too close to a wall and slam the brakes when you are parking and the ventilation system that automatically detects pollution in the outer air and switch the intake to recirculation then back again to external intake when the air is clear are only a few of what this car offers in addition to the excellent fuels economy for such a large car as it has the 4th generation hybrid,the only fault is that one of the headlights started to develop moisture inside it , i am sure due to damage from the previous owner as the unit was was bent inward,replaced for free by lexus , likely expensive,got a free curtesy car while waiting for the repair,only downside is the lack of rear foldable seats. highly recommended. The fact that Toyota and Lexus offer you a 10 year full warranty provided you service the car yearly with them up to 100,000 miles Shows the confidence they have in quality of there products and makes them the Best buy that no other hybrid manufacturer can compete with.

[@mazyellow28]

This was the most well-presented, informative and useful video I've ever seen on KZbin! Love your engaging presentation, obvious research and graphics/footage to match (I'm such a visual learner so this was great). I don't have the funds to buy just yet so I'll be coming back to rewatch this, or hopefully you'll keep this as a series 😁👍

[@williamstewart3469]

Always a good day when Re Driven bring out a new video. Another stellar effort guys.

[@nameunknown6432]

All older Toyota hybrids and some newer models use nickel metal hydride battery, no need to worry about thermal runaway. Just need to ensure the battery vent inlet is vacuumed regularly

[@rsoul7282]

Was in Japan a couple of months ago, the places we went were an ocean of Toyota Hybrids, and very few pure electric cars at all. In Central Tokyo you were more likely to see a Ferrari or Lambo than a Tesla, not that that is the sole EV on the market. It’s funny how the authorities in Australia benchmark our EV uptake against Scandinavian countries, and conveniently ignore one of our biggest trading partners.

[@NissanR33Ztune]

Indeed been here in Japan for over 5 years and if you want EV hybrid it’s Toyota all the way, I hate to admit it but parked right next to my S15 in the drive way is a Toyota hybrid why cause they just work never an issue unless it’s a light bulb that needs replacing 😂

[@paulklp8262]

Obviously you wouldn't benchmark against a laggard. Try benchmark against South Korea or especially China instead if you want 'big trading partners'.

[@alexdhutanu]

Maybe lots of people there live in apartments, so can’t charge. Love my Prius Prime ❤

[@richardleslie82]

This is a great video. I was going to request a video that focuses on Japanese grey imports but this kind of fits that brief anyway.

[@jessieelmazi5666]

I have been waiting for this video for weeks!!! Yes!

[@drewvippond2824]

Just picked up a hybrid ZR Corolla Love it 👌🏻

[@chunkybeats79]

As an owner for 2 years of a Nissan Note epower E12 and it's just the standard version but it's a brilliant car, it's still quick although not nisno s level. Cheap to run and super reliable and that transmission is from the leaf and that's unbreakable. The Note epower is sooooo underrated and the even newer E13 is nice! Can't wait to see the Nismo S video!

[@simonp2465]

The Fielder has had no issues power wise. Been using it for Uber for 2 years. You can't get the suspension struts here though. However fairly easy to order from Japan direct.

[@alexanderswagin9618]

Hi all, have to agree totally on reasons for purchasing a hybrid vehicle. Have owned three Prius, and a CRZ. Wished I had kept the CRZ but still own a Gen 4 Prius and a mild hybrid Mazda 3 skyactiv x. All were reliable only the Gen 4 was new but none had any costs other than servicing and three sets of tyres in total. Mazda was also new. Gen 4 Prius currently at 4.3 to 4.4 litres/ 100 km. And between all the cars only one twelve volt battery replaced. As an ownership experience, utterly reliable nothing ever failed or broke. Highly recommend.

[@paradigm3876]

how was the CRZ on fuel, auto or manual ? are they a slug tho [being an earlier generation hybrid where its only competitor was the S L O W Prius ?

[@Ace59mr]

I picked up a 2014 CT200h F-sport late last year after researching a few hybrids (inc the Note). Located in Sydney. Happy to chat about a review

[@ln5747]

Head gasket?

[@NethirOsman]

​​@@ln5747it's fixed in 2014+

[@H0neyB0y]

Sucks that nissan note e power nismo s are not locally sold here because that would have been on my list as a first hybrid but imported cars are challenge to own in my current situation. Cheers Redriven for the video, looking forward to that nissan note nismo review!

[@CaptZenPetabyte]

You can get a few of them, but theyre still $25-35k with anywhere from 50k-120k

[@user-wj5qu6bl6g]

Very good, thanks. Which of these hybrid cars come in manual?

[@jonathenschwartz3019]

Love this channel

[@ReDriven]

Aww you’re too kind

[@ary8996]

I love the fact that the models they show in this Australian channel are Hatchback, l find them more practical than the sedans.

[@murrieteacher]

Lexus all the way. any of them. And Adam, I got those great Wipertech Blades for both my cars with your discount. The fit, no problems. And they work. This is my second set in five years.

[@jocogi8]

I know a lot about hybrid and full electric drivetrains, and the question I always ask people is, "If you're not buying a generation 2 Prius (ends 2009), or any other Toyota or Lexus hybrid why not?" I just bought my dream 2007 iTech (Side airbags) Prius with 185,000km and a full TOYOTA service history for $10,500....

[@alexanderswagin9618]

Hi Paradigm, on standard acceleration figures it would seem nothing special. However as an auto with paddle shift instantly accessing lower preset gears one or two clicks sail into a bend and back on the accelerator the instant electric boost makes it a natural action for the gearbox to upshift without needing to further click paddles. The auto has a wider spread between top and bottom gearing turning at lower revs on the highway and allowing snappy fast driving. And still achieving over 50 mpg imperial or 42 mpg us. Cheers.

[@donpodda3399]

YES!! The crown!!!! I nee- i mean, WE need a review!!

[@user-gc3hm9do3l]

I bought a 2014 Honda Fit Hybrid Import and while the family love the practicality and 5L per 100km fuel efficiency, we did manage to blow up the DCTi transmission with 51,000km on the clock so, not bulletproof. In hindsight, we should have had the transmission serviced upon purchase, as a precaution against the $4k spent for a secondhand replacement with 88,000km on it or an approx. $8k for a new one, ouch!

[@TimBorg]

I currently have a 3rd Gen Prius iTech aussie delivery and never had problems with it... if we had to replace it with another hybrid we would get the same car but the JDM Import Plugin Prius

[@21stcg17]

I feel hopeless after watching every ReDriven video. Very entertaining and detailed reviews which makes me want to go out and grab a car. But a used Lexus CT200h in Singapore costs $140,000 with 160,000 km on it. My dream car is the latest gen 2020 Lexus IS 300h hybrid, but that costs almost $300k brand new. Amazing.

[@juki6377]

yeah i know its terrible - for that price buy car, garage and plane ticket and come drive over here :) - less traffic lights too. CT200h are nice its the gen2 prius in disguise with more options

[@pokemangoduo431]

Is it possible to change the battery of the note e power in Australia?

[@claudiadavies5110]

Love the current generation corolla, started nodding off at the SUVS, and then enjoyed the crazy people movers, love their over the top-ness 😅😅😅

[@user-cy2rd1hb1p]

The smoothness of running is another feature which I like the best after 7 years of iMMD ownership

[@user-cy2rd1hb1p]

But I would like to switch to Toyota next time. Really does not comfortable with Lithuania battery

[@gerryc1575]

Yaris hybrid rocks, plus Toyota EU 10 year guarantee on all models, can't really go wrong. 65 UK mpg which(ish) is 4.7L per 100Km

[@hermesjuan]

I honestly don’t mind all the sponsored segments in these videos because the content is so useful, hopefully it allows them to keep putting more videos out

[@nicholasking3568]

Thanks for the hybrids You should do a head to head between the aqua and the note

[@chunkybeats79]

KZbin channel Hybrid Solutions Diagnostics have been doing amazing videos about these hybrids even stripping them apart and comparing their tech. Short answer is yes they completely different and the note is the quicker and more reliable car

[@dopo666]

If I had the money, the new Lexus LC coupe. But I'm very tempted by a crown ngl.

[@kurleyfries3857]

Im looking at a 2013 toyota sai. But the suspension is very hard. Im thinking its been lowered. Should it be like that?

[@ajax2020.]

Please adam could you review the mg3 excite i have as well as a suburu outback but i love driving the mg3 be interested in your thoughts. Thanks heaps .

[@brianchueng7099]

Up to which year of a hybrid car do you recommend to buy? I have seen a lot of used honda fit 2016 on sale but I'm not quite sure if it is reliable. Toyota seems to be more reliable but they are a bit more expensive.

[@koffeeblack]

Wife has a 2012 F Sport Lexus CT200H. Such a great car she loves it. I added an apple car play unit that replaced the original screen.

[@PovilasCiplis]

Could you please share how did you add apple play into it?

[@user-zc3ou5wg7v]

Are after market parts easily available in Australia for the JDM imported cars you mentioned like Toyota Sai and Fielder etc..

[@seunjinbing]

Corolla hybrids are great! Have a ZR hybrid sedan myself (need that sunroof and boot space). My old Corolla averaged 8.5L/100km; this one is 4.5L/100km! Love the videos; keep it up!

[@damilolaakanni]

If you're not a fan of dual clutch transmissions, you might want to skip the Kia Niro. Also, the Honda Fit wasn't sold as a hybrid in North America. So they're stuck with the CR-Z, Civic Hybrid (7th/8th generation), or the Insight. Or you could get the Accord hybrid or CR-V hybrid.

[@mamady_a3110]

I love me a lexus IS 300 Gonna buy one next month

[@wilydimayuga519]

I’d prefer hybrids than full electric as of the moment. Just thinking if the gray import Toyota Estima hybrids will be long lasting and practical (2.4 litre engine).

[@PieterBreda]

I own a ct200h. I am not a sporty driver anymore (age related) and I love it.

[@ln5747]

You won't when it blows a head gasket

[@PieterBreda]

@@ln5747 That same is true for all cars However, my car doesn't use any all between services. No guarantee but probably a good sign.

[@user-dw7yh9iz2m]

What about the Toyota Prius C/Aqua?

[@MrSymo66]

Adam, asking because my son is just learning to drive, a top 5 safe, reliable cars for red P platers, I think this would be a great addition to the library!

[@LuckaRavioli]

Hi there, what U think bout sell 2016 Corolla/Auris wagon 1.4 diesel 210k km on it and buy 2007 Lexus RX350 140k km? Is it a good idea to buy so old suv?

[@TwistedDonners]

Quite a few nice cars on here especially from Toyota and it's boarding school little sister Lexus but kinda wondering why Hyundai and its boarding school little sister Genesis weren't mentioned on the list? Brilliant list guys and it'd be cool to see which hybrids you should avoid with a 20ft barge pole. Keep up the good work guys and look forward to Friday's video which I hope is the Note Nismo S 👍

[@damilolaakanni]

I don't think Genesis has hybrids yet, if they ever will. They plan to completely go electric in a few years.

[@TwistedDonners]

@@damilolaakanni I know they have EVs but thought they had hybrids as well but I could be wrong.

[@sm-r8997]

Had a ct200h for a couple of years now, been a great car. Was cheaper at the time than buying a prius! F sport seats are a bit stiff after a few hours on a long trip.

[@juki6377]

really i couldnt find one at an abordable price 5 years ago

[@sm-r8997]

@juki6377 paid 16 for a 2012 f sport December 2020 130,000km

[@ln5747]

Head gasket grenaded incoming

[@user-mv7yh4nc6z]

Hey im base in sydney and i have lexus ct200h 2017. Let me know if you keen to do a review. Thanks

[@steveedmond9362]

Hey you tested an Opel Astra hatch a while ago, i can't find it?

[@produKtNZ]

Should do chapters in this video @ReDriven :)

[@NZBRG1]

Love the Toyota Crown. Lots of used Japanese import ones here in N.Z.

[@epicsupergeneration8017]

I own a 2015 Lexus CT200h. It's a solid car. Very reliable. Surprisingly, it's fast and smooth. Electric torque, Very smooth cvt transmission. The Interior is very Lexus and luxurious. I have it for a year now and it's great! "CT" means creative touring. It's made in Japan and high quality car!

[@ln5747]

Not really, they eat head gaskets. It's a well known issue on CTs.

[@NethirOsman]

​@@ln5747it was fixed in the 2014+ year models.

[@ln5747]

@@NethirOsman it wasn't. It was improved.

[@NethirOsman]

@@ln5747 okay. How do you know that. Cause I was planning to buy a higher year one in the future? Also if it's improved not fixed, are you saying it can happen again?

[@ln5747]

@@NethirOsman I did some research as I was considering buying one. Initially it seemed to be the consensus that it was solved in 2014 but upon deeper research it seemed that despite improving the issue they still tend to have head gasket issues after that. So I decided against it. Try forums and scour videos on here and there seem to be many saying the issue wasn't entirely resolved in 2014.

[@garycusack9247]

love my 2020 hybrid gx 2wd rav4 hybrid

[@hunterinternational4123]

Crown Hybrid please

[@juki6377]

i dont find much difference from my 2008 prius and the work 2022 hybrid corolla both get 4.5L/100 (the corolla varies less in winter and is less of a cow accelerating). I changed for a V6 tarago recently, didnt go for the estima hybrid as its battery change is even more back breaking and complicated than the old prius and harder to insure. unfortunately we dont see many of the battery pack upgrades other countries see :/ also got a fit hybrid and i love it, super speedy and nimble (way better than the corolla imo)

[@Dhrubajj]

Great piece of information. Following your recommendation from a previous video, I made the decision to purchase a 2012 CT200h earlier this year. I am currently in Greenwich, and if you're interested in featuring my CT, please don't hesitate to reach out. I'd be delighted to share my experiences with it.

[@ln5747]

2012 CTs aren't great. You'll change your mind when it inevitably eats a head gasket.

[@NethirOsman]

​@@ln5747true

[@muhammadshammas7616]

Please suggest me a car in sedan shape in budget of 10k to 13k.

[@yslee1401]

I am based in Sydney owning a 2014 CT200H

[@paulklp8262]

IS300h or new Kona Hybrid would be my picks.

[@vandur2322]

I really enjoyed this and everything you said made sense but.... it did end up feeling like a Toyota ad. If only Toyota salesmen were as informed and informative as ReDriven!

[@brandonvernet]

Going to get a Lexus NX hybrid. Love the look of them and not too large.

[@LeShiznit]

Didn’t they make a Holden version of the Opel/Vauxhall Ampera aka. Chevy Volt? Would be interesting to see what its like nowadays.

[@snippytran]

Any love for the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid?

[@johannandjuanitawilliamson6669]

Could you review a Toyota Sienna

[@heathers9599]

Hi, if most of my km are on country roads, is a hybrid still worth the investment? Thanks

[@jasonfields2793]

Not in the slightest you exhaust the battery in a few k's but have to lug around the weight all the time

[@TheStigHCE09]

Not as much as a city runabout but still perfectly viable. The Toyota ones anyway, because of their Atkinson cycle engines.

[@rob327c]

Your CT200h video put me off them

[@babyfaced1403]

Awesome info! Hey everyone what do y'all think about a 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited for 16,900. 89,000 miles?

[@chrismcfarlane8996]

Redriven have you done a Lexus LS 430 review.

[@TheTimmymango]

After watching this video I was thinking of a Lexus cx200h. But I see from the specs it requires premium unleaded. I can't understand why, the Prius can use regular. When premium is often 25c a litre more, it makes no sense for a car that is supposed to save you money at the pump.

[@ln5747]

To help prevent blowing a head gasket, which nobody talks about 😉

[@TheTimmymango]

@@ln5747 that's just silly.

[@ln5747]

@@TheTimmymango no it's not, they literally have head gasket issues.

[@JediToad11]

Which one is Paul Maric

[@nameunknown6432]

The Honda Fit hybrid with the DSG transmission is extremely problematic, there are many of those in NZ and they failed consistently. The 4 transmission recalls from Honda did not fix the problem

[@ln5747]

Do you mean CVT?

[@nameunknown6432]

@@ln5747 the CVT is reliable, but the 3rd gen Jazz/Fit hybrid has a DSG (dry dual clutch) transmission that is extremely problematic. There were 4 recalls on that tranny

[@2FluffyDice]

Waiting for the Nissan note nismo video review!!!!!!!!

[@ReDriven]

Tune in next Friday! (not this Friday)

[@andrewndiritu7718]

Still waiting eagerly on the Nissan e-power video. Even willing to watch the raw unedited version...... Pls Pls Pls Pls Pls

[@chunkybeats79]

Hey hey hey there's a queue for that video lol I can't wait for it

[@davidn1953]

Given your endorsements for virtually every Toyota ever made can we punters assume that Toyota's CVT gearboxes a very reliable with good longevity?

[@hobo1704]

Nissan Note looks like fun

[@paradigm3876]

Yes they are and over 800km per tank on 91, great in the city or highway, regen braking [one pedal driving] so little use of friction brakes. Well worth a look, but make sure you drive it too, or treat yourself to the Nismo [with go-fast body kit] or better still the Nismo S but with a 25% lick in elec. power ie for a total of 100Kw 320Nm so it goes to match its looks - a real hoot.]

[@hobo1704]

@@paradigm3876 Sounds good 👌

[@sadbucket]

TIME STAMPSSSSS

[@torquendirty2186]

I almost got a Lexus CT200h, but everyone I looked at was absolutely trashed! Scratches, dents, gutter rash everywhere. I then saw the price someone had to pay to replace the battery pack, after only 100,000km and I figured, yeah nah.

[@mamady_a3110]

First like and comment ❤

[@laureus31]

Avoid all toyota 2AZ 2.4 hybrids or non-hybrids unless the ringland recall was performed.

[@UncleJoeLITE]

Watching this in Canberra Hospital. 😢 Where's the Escort, boys.🎉

[@ln5747]

The CT200h absoluteky does not have impeccable reliability. They eat head gaskets, its a well known problem. And among same geneation Prius. They claim it was fixed in 2015 but it wasnt really.

[@TheDM3002XTuber]

Where is the Lexus IS 300h?

[@imslowerthanlight.1739]

The fact that the q50 doesn’t make this list shows me how much of a secret that hybrid is.

[@alexdhutanu]

Prius

[@tobycoote8747]

I think hybrids are a great prospect when new, but due to complexity and the rapid advance of technology in the last 25 years, the resale value might not be great.

[@archierobertson5426]

Eh, my partner has a used (and abused) 2008 prius that has been incredibly trouble free. They also aren't as cheap as plenty of other cars from that time because they are so reliable

[@juki6377]

@@archierobertson5426 yeah i just sold mine for the price i bought it a few years ago, they are built like tanks, the only fault was having a beige cloth interior... i mostly see abused ones now so sad :(

[@juki6377]

work 2022 corolla 4.5l/100 2008 prius 4.5L/100 (often 4.2 in summer and 4.8 in cold winters) the only difference is the oompf at red lights with neither being rocket ships

[@azvasamusic7095]

ct200h is the SLOWEST car ive ever driven... i loved the rest but hated it very fkn much

[@jonathanwijono6338]

Bro just showed us the whole Toyota & Lexus catalogue

[@johnhannonHanno]

This is submarine technology, it has been around for over 100 years.

[@CrownHybridKING]

Toyota Crown for suuuuure

[@marklindsay9077]

Maserati as background cars… love it.

[@eugp4198]

Only Toyota or Lexus.. don't touch the rest..

[@roberthunter6927]

Several caveats here. An older hybrid, 8-10 years is going to have low battery efficiency, if the battery survives at all. The battery may still work, but you are just carrying a heavy lump that does not affect your fuel economy much at all, it fact it could mean that you are just carry around a basically dead battery, and have an underpowered and uneconomical ICE vehicle. So you are going to have to look at the remaining practical life of that battery. Has it been replaced, and if it has, is the battery reliable and efficient??. Battery tech has come a long way in 10 years, and as late as 2019, they had the older, less efficient types. Plug in hybrids are a better deal overall, if your circumstances permit it. They have bigger batteries, and if you use them correctly [charge them every night] when you have nearly depleted the battery, then they will last a long time. Modern rechargeable batteries have DEEP cycle capability, meaning that you can use most of the watt-hours available. [A lead acid battery, such as in the "house" will only give you 50% of it's capacity before you need to recharge]. With modern Lithium- ion, you can safely draw on about 90% or more [depends on the type] , and after that on-board battery management will shut it off. So a ten year old hybrid with a tired battery is simply not a good deal- whatever the price- UNLESS the battery is only a couple of years old. OEM hybrid batteries are enormously expensive, and after market ones can be a better deal, but you really have to know what you are doing. There is usually a good reason why an old hybrid is cheap as chips. You can be lucky, but batteries need to be properly used to get the stated life out of them. And beware those corporation fuel efficiency numbers. They are not exactly total lies, but nobody actually drives like that, and if you did, you would likely attract some road rage.

[@stonecold9132]

While they are selling petrol cars i will keep buying them. No hybrids and definitely no EV

[@BenelliMr]

great .... but ..... the design on practically all of them they make you look and feel soooo boring and at least 20 years older

[@AndreiGonzalesDesign]

The Toyota Crown is a rebodied 3rd Gen Lexus GS. The 4th Gen GS450h you guys glossed over is superior to the crown on every level, and has an English infotainment system (the crown is Japanese only) 🫡

[@blazedkermit3338]

Afraid your review of the Alphard is now the last gen. A new gen Alphard and Vellfire, has been out for a few months now overseas.

[@ReDriven]

Perfect! Good thing we focus on used cars

[@Outsider46n2]

@@ReDrivenwhat a great burn 😂

[@ReDriven]

Haha, no burn intended

[@mitchmc4063]

did I just watch the Toyota show????