Two winners from Round 1 face off for the title of Overall Best Hybrid Vehicle.
How Does ACOTY Define This Class?
Two previous winners from Round 1 are powered by a full-hybrid drivetrain that allows it to be driven for some distance purely on electric power alone. The winner will be decided from amongst these candidates.
Meet The Contenders
Lexus LBX
The Lexus LBX fought well against the Hyundai Kona Hybrid, Alfa Romeo Tonale, Suzuki Swift and Hyundai Avante and won Best Cat A Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid.
We felt that the LBX offered the most complete value proposition in its class and that the polished tech implementation made it that much more desirable.
Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry fought well against the Toyota Prius, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento, Kia Carnival and Nissan Serena and won Best Cat B Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid.
We felt that the Camry offered a sublime sedan package that is sure to please the discerning customer.
So who won?
Both vehicles are indeed great choices. However, we in the judging panel had a job to do, and that was to choose an overall winner.
Where the points tally in Round 1 was the final determinant of each category’s winner, here in Round 2, points are taken into consideration but are not the final arbiter of victory.
AutoApp Car Of The Year Overall Best Hybrid
Toyota Camry
| Vehicle | Points Tally |
| Lexus LBX | 383 |
| Toyota Camry | 415 |
And our overall winner is the Toyota Camry! It’s not a small investment, but with today’s car prices, getting this level of refinement and features in an executive sedan feels like a steal.
More on the scoring categories used to derive points in Round 1 here.
Congratulations to the Toyota Camry for winning the AutoApp Car of the Year 2025 Overall Best Hybrid Vehicle!
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