{"id":18844,"date":"2018-05-29T00:05:26","date_gmt":"2018-05-28T23:05:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/?p=18844"},"modified":"2018-06-14T23:44:41","modified_gmt":"2018-06-14T22:44:41","slug":"family-high-fives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/index.php\/family-high-fives\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Car Buying Guide &#8211; Electric \/Hybrids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><i><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_car_main.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-18846\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_car_main.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_car_main.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_car_main-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_car_main-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_car_main-321x214.jpg 321w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_car_main-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a>In the market for a new family car, we look at 5 alternatives in the categories of Green, MPVs, Crossovers and Compact SUVs writes Geraldine Herbert<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Part One &#8211; Green Car<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18847\" style=\"width: 435px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_motoring_guide_-Kia-Niro-PHEV.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18847\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18847\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_motoring_guide_-Kia-Niro-PHEV.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"425\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_motoring_guide_-Kia-Niro-PHEV.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_motoring_guide_-Kia-Niro-PHEV-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_motoring_guide_-Kia-Niro-PHEV-321x214.jpg 321w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_motoring_guide_-Kia-Niro-PHEV-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-18847\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kia Niro<\/p><\/div>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Kia Niro<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Kia&#8217;s Niro is the Korean Car maker&#8217;s first hybrid. This crossover sits between the Sportage and the Cee&#8217;d hatchback in their line-up. With chunky styling and a high ride height that aids visibility the body cladding gives it a tough <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #121212;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">muscular look.<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> Despite the styling however, there&#8217;s no four-wheel drive option so think of the Niro as more of a high-riding family hatchback than an SUV. Inside the layout will be familiar to any Kia owner and it is well built with good quality materials used throughout. The dash is clean and all the controls are easy to access. Aimed at family buyers, there is plenty of space and it is <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #121212;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">satisfyingly roomy\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> both front and back. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #121212;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">And while there&#8217;s no cunning third row of seats waiting to spring out of the floor f<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">old the rear seats down and you get a very decent 1,425 litres. A plug-in version of the Niro hybrid is also available and is powered by a 1.6-litre GDI petrol engine with a 8.9kWh battery pack and a 43.5kW electric motor. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #121212;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">This wizardry means<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> CO2\u00a0emissions of just 29g\/km\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">and a zero-emissions, pure-electric driving range of 58km along with a very frugal 1.3 litres per 100 km.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Prices start from \u20ac29,094 for the hybrid and \u20ac35,995 for the PHEV.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Volvo XC60 T8 Hybrid<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_18848\" style=\"width: 435px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_motoring_guide_-XC60-T8.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18848\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18848\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_motoring_guide_-XC60-T8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"425\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_motoring_guide_-XC60-T8.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_motoring_guide_-XC60-T8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_motoring_guide_-XC60-T8-321x214.jpg 321w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_motoring_guide_-XC60-T8-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-18848\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Volvo XC60<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Crowned World Car of the Year 2018, the new XC60 is safer, roomier and more advanced in every area you can imagine. In terms of styling it borrows heavily from the design philosophy already applied to the XC90, S90 and V90 and exterior inspired cues include the Thor hammer-style front lamps, sculpted sides and vertical tail lights. Inside there is<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #121212;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> hip Scandi style in bucketfuls and it is<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> beautifully finished throughout. Powering the range is a choice of petrol or diesel engines along with a 400hp fuel sipping petrol electric hybrid. According to Volvo the hybrid can achieve 2.1 l\/100km with CO2 of just 49g\/km. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #121212;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">As you might expect from Volvo, the XC60 has more safety measures than a bungee jump<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> and is crammed with active and passive features. Prices for the hybrid start at \u20ac68,450 but its worth remembering y<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #121212;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">ou&#8217;re paying not just to go from A to B, but <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #121212;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Guardian Text Egyptian Web', Georgia;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">one of the best kinds of luxury,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #121212;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Guardian Text Egyptian Web', Georgia;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">a feeling of smugness.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #121212;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Prices start from \u20ac68,450<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">It may look like a regular Outlander but the Outlander PHEV was the world\u2019s first four-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid electric vehicle or PHEV in short. Interior space is good with plenty of room in the rear for three, there is no seven seat option with the hybrid due to the extra space needed to accommodate the battery. Powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine combined with two 60kW motors, the combined fuel economy is a staggering 1.91 litre per 100 km with carbon emissions of just 42g\/km. Realistically, those mpg figures would only be achieved if the car was used for short commutes, but in real driving terms, the car is still highly efficient and can drastically reduce running costs. There are three ways to charge the Outlander PHEV; at home using a 3 pin plug will take around 4.5 hours or if using an on-street ESB charge point and a 16 Amp charge cable it takes just 4 hours while a quick charge station will charge the Outlander to 80% in just 25 minutes. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18849\" style=\"width: 435px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_motoring_guide_-Mitsubishi-Outlander-PHEV.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18849\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18849\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_motoring_guide_-Mitsubishi-Outlander-PHEV.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"425\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_motoring_guide_-Mitsubishi-Outlander-PHEV.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_motoring_guide_-Mitsubishi-Outlander-PHEV-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_motoring_guide_-Mitsubishi-Outlander-PHEV-321x214.jpg 321w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_motoring_guide_-Mitsubishi-Outlander-PHEV-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-18849\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">On the road the focus is firmly on comfort and economy rather than performance but it is smooth and responsive and silent. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #121212;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Tread delicately at low speeds and it will glide around under electric power alone<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> and so quietly <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #121212;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">you&#8217;ll forget you&#8217;re in a car. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> If you are looking for the full SUV experience, including four-wheel drive and do your bit for the planet the Outlander PHEv is hard to beat.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Prices for the PHEV start at \u20ac49,900<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Nissan Leaf<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">With a more sleek and aerodynamic\u00a0 exterior the Leaf is not as radical a design change as the new Micra but it\u2019s certainly a big improvement on the previous version.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18850\" style=\"width: 435px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_motoring_guide_-Nissan-LEAF.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18850\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18850\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_motoring_guide_-Nissan-LEAF.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"425\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_motoring_guide_-Nissan-LEAF.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_motoring_guide_-Nissan-LEAF-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_motoring_guide_-Nissan-LEAF-321x214.jpg 321w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_motoring_guide_-Nissan-LEAF-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-18850\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nissan Leaf<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #121212;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Nissan is hoping to win over a new generation of customers<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> with its much improved driving range and roomier interior. The new model has a range of 378km based on the NEDC test but the new and more reliable real-world motoring WLDT test reduces this to a realistic 270km still a significant improvement on the 190km on the previous version. With a quick charger 40KW battery can be brought up to 80% capacity in 40-60 minutes, but home chargers would take 8-10 hours. Inside it is spacious enough for four adults to sit inside comfortably while the boot is a decent 435 litres. And it is packed with technology including the e-Pedal that allows the car to be driven with just one pedal. Also new is Nissan&#8217;s autonomous drive technology ProPilot designed to make everything easier, from dealing with traffic jams to keeping your distance on the motorway. Good to drive and well priced, if you are considering an electric car <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #121212;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">it would be worth spending a day test driving the new Leaf.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Prices for the Nissan Leaf start at \u20ac26,290<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Toyota C-HR<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">With a\u00a0sleek coupe-shape roofline, bulging wheel arches and sharp creases, \u00a0the\u00a0funky C-HR is certainly the one to stand out in the supermarket car park.\u00a0Inside it&#8217;s surprisingly roomy, even in the back, although kids may find their vision slightly compromised by the upward-sloping rear windows and tall passengers may find it a little too snug. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18851\" style=\"width: 435px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_motoring_guideToyota-CHR_Hybrid.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18851\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18851\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_motoring_guideToyota-CHR_Hybrid.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"425\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_motoring_guideToyota-CHR_Hybrid.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_motoring_guideToyota-CHR_Hybrid-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_motoring_guideToyota-CHR_Hybrid-321x214.jpg 321w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Family_motoring_guideToyota-CHR_Hybrid-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-18851\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Toyota C-HR<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">The boot offers a reasonable 377 litres of space. The cabin looks great and is really easy to use, with everything buyers demand, including an 8in touchscreen for sat-nav, reversing camera and a full range of infotainment features. The 1.2 petrol is so\u00a0good to drive, <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #121212;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">the ride is firm and assured\u00a0<\/span><\/span> <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">and the steering accurate while the suspension absorbs bumps nicely and keeps you cosseted from wind and road noise. A 1.8 litre petrol-electric hybrid is also offered that will save you plenty of trips to the pumps by returning 3.8 litres per 100 km. Stylish, lively and green, the C-HR will appeal to the young and the young at heart, injecting some real fun both into the brand and the compact SUV sector. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Prices for the C-HR hybrid start at \u20ac29,350<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/emssions.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-18875\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/emssions.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/emssions.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/emssions-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/emssions-768x381.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/index.php\/family-high-fives-crossovers\/\">Part Two &#8211; Crossovers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/index.php\/family-car-buying-guide-mpvs\/\">Part Three \u2013 MPVs<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/index.php\/family-car-buying-guide-compact-suvs\/\"><span style=\"color: #ba1bb2;\"><span style=\"font-family: Raleway, Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><u>Part Four \u2013 Compact SUVs<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Geraldine Herbert<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>29th May, 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the market for a new family car, we look at 5 alternatives in the categories of Green, MPVs, Crossovers and Compact SUVs writes Geraldine Herbert Part One &#8211; Green Car &nbsp; Kia Niro Kia&#8217;s Niro is the Korean Car maker&#8217;s first hybrid. 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