These luxury sedans and SUVs are the most opulent hybrid cars that money can buy today, and they're no slouch in the performance department either.

While the buttery smooth Rolls-Royce V12 engine is still considered the ultimate representation of a luxury powertrain, the automotive market is steadily accelerating towards going all-electric. However, hybrid engines are clearly the middle ground, as they proffer the merits of both conventional gasoline and futuristic electric powertrains. Hybrid engines started out in economical cars and gained fame for their exceptional fuel efficiency, with the Toyota Prius being the best example. However, most of these cars were criticized for their peculiar designs and lethargic acceleration, which were always the disadvantages associated with a hybrid car.

But that is not often the case with hybrid luxury cars, as they flaunt the same appearance as their gasoline counterparts while having capable powertrains under the hood. These powertrains include mild hybrids that feature a low-voltage battery, regular hybrids or strong hybrids, as well as plug-in hybrids that also offer an all-electric range. A hybrid powertrain might actually be the best option for your next luxury car if you don’t want a roaring beast under the hood, and the following are the best luxury hybrid cars ever produced.

Available in both mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants, the top-of-the-line sedan from Volvo, the 2023 Volvo S90, has an all-hybrid lineup. The base model of the S90, the one that Volvo calls the “gas variant” actually has a mild hybrid powertrain. The more expensive plug-in hybrid 2023 Volvo S90 Recharge gets its lifeblood from a 2.0-liter engine supported by a 107 kW electric motor and an 18.8 kWh battery pack. For this model, Volvo claims a combined fuel efficiency rating of 66 MPGe and an all-electric range of up to 38 miles, which makes it the best MPG hybrid luxury car among competitors.

From the connoisseur of safety to one of the most tech-loaded luxury sedans ever. The 2023 Audi A8 L is a cutting-edge flagship sedan with a palatial cabin, filled to the brim with opulence and modern tech. The powertrain under its hood named “55 TFSI” coalesces a 3.0-liter V6 engine with a 48-volt hybrid system to produce 335 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of maximum power and torque. With this powertrain combined with a well-isolated cabin and sublime air suspension setup, the A8 L offers a serene travel experience.

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Now for a more enthusiastic hybrid that not only serves an affluent chariot, but also purveys a potent powertrain and engaging driving dynamics. The 2023 BMW 7 Series has two engine options on offer, both of which are mild hybrids. The base rear-wheel-drive 740i model gets a 375-horsepower 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six engine, whereas the higher-end all-wheel-drive 760i xDrive trim is powered by a more vigorous 536-hp 4.4-liter turbo V8. Both engines are connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission, which houses a 48-volt mild hybrid system that aids in boosting fuel efficiency.

Fully redesigned for 2022, the Land Rover Range Rover carries over to 2023 with some major upgrades, the most important among them being the addition of a new plug-in hybrid powertrain. However, this plug-in hybrid engine is offered only with the base short-wheelbase trim, which obviously isn’t the most luxurious. The SE Long Wheelbase trim of the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover is the most swanky hybrid in its lineup, which is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine integrated with a 48-volt hybrid system. This Range Rover is indisputably the most rugged luxury hybrid you can buy now.

With extravagant embellishments including 28-way-powered massaging front seats and premium wood trims inside its sumptuous cabin, the 2023 Lexus LS 500h is a splendid luxury sedan. Under the hood, this flagship Japanese luxury sedan sports a 3.5-liter V6 engine assisted by two electric motors, producing a combined output of 354 horsepower. The LS 500h also features standard AWD and adaptive variable air suspension, all of which contribute to a sedate travel experience.

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The paramount embodiment of luxury cars—the superlative S-Class also comes with multiple hybrid engine options. A total of three engine options are available with the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and out of them, two are mild hybrids while a new plug-in hybrid powertrain debuts this year.

A 3.0-liter inline-six and a 4.0-liter V8, both turbocharged and assisted by an electric auxiliary compressor, power the S500 and S580 models of the 2023 S-Class. The upcoming plug-in hybrid S 580e trim, on the other hand, combines the S500’s six-cylinder engine with a 148-hp electric motor.

Delivering an all-electric range of around 15 miles and a gigantic power output of 670 horsepower from its turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine and electric motor, the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid is a super-agile luxury plug-in hybrid SUV. Ever since its inception, the Porsche Cayenne has up kept its reputation as a sporty luxury SUV, and the Turbo S E-Hybrid further builds on that with more power and all-electric range. This high-performance feral beast gallops to 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds, making it the fastest plug-in hybrid SUV ever.

The 2023 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive is arguably the most engaging-to-drive luxury hybrid car available in the market now. The “E-Hybrid” badge represents plug-in hybrid models and “Executive” means that this Panamera gets a longer wheelbase, which translates to more rear legroom. The Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive draws power from a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 accompanied by an electric motor and battery pack churning out a whopping 690 horsepower.

Porsche claims that this opulent beast can dash to 60 mph in just 3.1 seconds, which makes it the fastest luxury hybrid car on the list.

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Bentley introduced the plug-in hybrid Bentayga back in 2020, but it was on hold for the 2022 model year and now has been reintroduced for 2023 with newer additions to the lineup. Among them is the brand-new 2023 Bentley Bentayga Azure Hybrid, which is arguably the best luxury hybrid SUV you can buy now. Power comes from a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine and an 18.0 kWh battery pack. The Bentayga Azure Hybrid puts out a combined 335 horsepower, while the all-electric range has been increased to 28 miles.

The 2023 Bentley Flying Spur Mulliner Hybrid is the ultimate plug-in hybrid luxury car money can get you today. Mulliner is the top-of-the-line, supremely customizable, bespoke trim option in the Flying Spur’s lineup. A turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 engine along with an electric motor and 18 kWh battery pack outputs a total of 536 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of maximum torque. This powertrain setup enables the Flying Spur Mulliner Hybrid to reach 60 mph in 4.1 seconds, and fueleconomy.gov estimates it to provide an all-electric range of up to 21 miles.

Amal Shaw is a Visual Communication graduate and automotive aficionado. He is curious and enthusiastic about everything automotive, ranging from motorcycles to sports cars and pickup trucks.