{"id":8758,"date":"2019-07-19T17:51:37","date_gmt":"2019-07-19T09:51:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.carro.sg\/?p=8758"},"modified":"2025-11-06T19:09:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T11:09:48","slug":"top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Hybrid Cars For Private Hire Drivers"},"content":{"rendered":"It's become increasingly popular for Singaporeans to drive hybrid cars for private hire. And it's easy to see why. As a <a href=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/grabcardriver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">private hire driver<\/a>, you tend to look at 3 key points when getting a car - fuel efficiency, reliability and value for money. And that's why hybrid cars are so popular among PHV drivers.\r\n\r\nWhen you compare fuel consumption levels, a hybrid car can easily clock 10km to 15km more per litre. That's a huge difference and would surely allow you to spend a lot lesser on petrol. On top of that, the popular hybrid models in the private hire car market are dominated by 2 brands - <a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/en\/buy\/toyota\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Toyota<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/en\/buy\/honda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Honda<\/a>.\r\n\r\nIt's safe to say, out of 10 rides, you'll probably be picked up by a Toyota or Honda 70% of the time. But can you guess what are the <strong>Top 5 Hybrid Cars for Private Hire Drivers<\/strong>?\r\n\r\nRead more: <a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/private-hire-vehicle-phv-driver-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) driver guide<\/a>\r\n\r\nIn no particular order, here are the Top 5 Hybrid Cars!\r\n<h2><strong>1. Toyota Voxy Hybrid<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-8758 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers\/car_phootshoot-1018\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Car_Phootshoot-1018-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"side view of a toyota voxy hybrid\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers\/car_phootshoot-1019\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Car_Phootshoot-1019-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"front view of toyota voxy hybrid\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers\/car_phootshoot-1020\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Car_Phootshoot-1020-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"side and back view of a toyota voxy hybrid\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers\/car_phootshoot-1021\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Car_Phootshoot-1021-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"interior and dashboard of the toyota voxy hybrid\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers\/car_phootshoot-1022\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Car_Phootshoot-1022-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"front seats of the toyota voxy hybrid\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers\/car_phootshoot-1023\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Car_Phootshoot-1023-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"passenger seats of a toyota voxy hybrid\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers\/car_phootshoot-1024\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Car_Phootshoot-1024-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"foldable seats in a toyota voxy hybrid\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\r\n\r\nOne of the most popular hybrid models right now is the Toyota Voxy Hybrid. It's not only fuel-efficient, but you can comfortably seat 6 passengers too, allowing private hire drivers to earn more!\r\n\r\nThe MPV is equipped with a 1,797cc that produces 98bhp of power and 142 Nm of torque. There's more than enough power in the hood for you to play with. Fuel consumption levels are excellent at 23.8km\/L.\r\n\r\nThere's also an abundance of space for you to store different things. So it'll be convenient for you to ferry your kids or store a wheelchair for the elderly when you're not working.\r\n<h2><strong>2. Toyota Noah Hybrid<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-8758 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers\/car_phootshoot-1026\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Car_Phootshoot-1026-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"front view of a Toyota Noah Hybrid\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-8773\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-8773'>\n\t\t\t\tSource: carro.sg\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers\/car_phootshoot-1025\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Car_Phootshoot-1025-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Side view of a Toyota Noah Hybrid\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers\/car_phootshoot-1027\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Car_Phootshoot-1027-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Back view of a Toyota Noah Hybrid\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers\/car_phootshoot-1028\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Car_Phootshoot-1028-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Interior and dashboard of a Toyota Noah Hybrid\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers\/car_phootshoot-1029\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Car_Phootshoot-1029-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Passenger seats of a Toyota Noah Hybrid\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers\/car_phootshoot-1030\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Car_Phootshoot-1030-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Driver seat and passenger seat of a Toyota Noah Hybrid\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\r\n\r\nAnother hot pick among private hire drivers is the Voxy's twin predecessor, the Toyota Noah Hybrid. If you line them up side by side, many would not be able to tell the difference. That's how similar the two MPVs look, with their boxy and boat-like structure.\r\n\r\nThe Noah boasts fuel consumption levels at 23.8km per litre, similar to the Voxy. But the Noah wins in the power category, even though it's also equipped with a 1,797cc engine. The MPV produces 134bhp and 142 Nm of torque.\r\n<h2><strong>3. Honda Fit Hybrid<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nA smaller (and cheaper) option that's popular among private hire drivers is the Honda Fit Hybrid.\r\n\r\n<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-8758 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers\/car_phootshoot-1001\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Car_Phootshoot-1001-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Honda Fit Hybrid&#039;s Front View\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers\/car_phootshoot-1002\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Car_Phootshoot-1002-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Close up view of the Honda Fit Hybrid&#039;s front grill\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers\/car_phootshoot-1008\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Car_Phootshoot-1008-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Side view of the Honda Fit Hybrid\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers\/car_phootshoot-1005\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Car_Phootshoot-1005-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Back view of the Honda Fit Hybrid\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers\/car_phootshoot-1003\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Car_Phootshoot-1003-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Steering wheel and dashboard in a Honda Fit Hybrid\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers\/car_phootshoot-1004\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Car_Phootshoot-1004-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Gear stick of a Honda Fit Hybrid\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers\/car_phootshoot-1006\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Car_Phootshoot-1006-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Driver&#039;s and passenger&#039;s seat in a Honda Fit Hybrid\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers\/car_phootshoot-1007\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Car_Phootshoot-1007-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Passenger seats in a Honda Fit Hybrid\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\r\n\r\nWhile it's not really important to drive a powerful car for private hire, it certainly makes it a lot more fun to drive. Even though the fitted 1,496 cc engine which produces 135 bhp and 134 Nm of torque doesn't sound amazing, it certainly drives excellently and the engine performs like a masterpiece.\r\n\r\nThe nimble handling, (surprisingly) spacious cabin and overall price make this ride a good choice for any driver. But if you're still not sold, you will be when you see the Honda Fit's fuel consumption levels - an excellent rate of 37.2km per litre!\r\n<h2><strong>4. Toyota Prius Plus Hybrid<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe Toyota Prius was one of the first hybrid cars to gain popularity. Now meet its bigger brother - the Prius Plus.\r\n\r\n<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-8758 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers\/dsc01166\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC01166-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Toyota Prius Plus front view\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers\/dsc01161\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC01161-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Side view of Toyota Prius Plus Hybrid\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers\/dsc01181\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC01181-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Back view of the Toyota Prius Plus\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers\/dsc01168\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC01168-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Steering wheel and dashboard of a Toyota Prius Plus\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers\/dsc01170\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC01170-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Driver and passenger seats in a Toyota Prius Plus Hybrid\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers\/dsc01175\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC01175-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Rear passenger seats in a Toyota Prius Plus Hybrid\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\r\n\r\nThe 7 seater MPV was introduced to replace the ever-popular Toyota Wish and looks to be doing a good job at it. It's slightly bigger, offers more space for your passengers and boasts excellent fuel economy. The only area the Prius Plus loses out to the Wish is how it looks. But then again beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, right?\r\n\r\nThe Prius Plus manages around 22km for every litre and is equipped with a 1.8-litre engine, pushing 98 bhp and 142 Nm of torque. The MPV offers private hire drivers a sense of comfort and familiarity at a decent price.\r\n<h2><strong>5. Honda Freed Hybrid<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<div id='gallery-5' class='gallery galleryid-8758 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers\/car_phootshoot-1046\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Car_Phootshoot-1046-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Front view of a Honda Freed Hybrid\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers\/car_phootshoot-1045\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Car_Phootshoot-1045-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Side view of a Honda Freed Hybrid\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers\/car_phootshoot-1047\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Car_Phootshoot-1047-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"back view of a Honda Freed Hybrid\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers\/car_phootshoot-1043\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Car_Phootshoot-1043-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Side view with doors opened of a Honda Freed Hybrid\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers\/car_phootshoot-1042\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Car_Phootshoot-1042-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Seats in a Honda Freed Hybrid from the side view\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers\/car_phootshoot-1041\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Car_Phootshoot-1041-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Steering wheel and dashboard of a Honda Freed Hybrid\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\r\n\r\nThe Honda Freed Hybrid's shape is really similar to the Toyota Noah and Voxy, just that it's smaller. Classed as a mini MPV, the Freed has been a consistently popular choice among drivers in the private hire community. After the Honda Vezel, this MPV is easily in the next tier of popular car models used for Grab or GoJek.\r\n\r\nAnd it's easy to see why. There's an abundance of space for bulky items, thanks to the foldable rear seats. Reliable quality and build. Simple and pleasing looks. Comfortable drive. Excellent fuel economy.\r\n\r\nGetting into the numbers, the Honda Freed's 1.5-litre engine produces 135 bhp and 134 Nm, more than enough power for you to enjoy while driving. Plus, the Freed can go 25km per litre, which is excellent!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/carro.sg?utm_source=carro-blog&amp;utm_medium=blogpost&amp;utm_campaign=top-5-hybrid-cars-for-private-hire-drivers&amp;utm_content=buy-blog-banner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12413 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/080321_BlogBanners_R1_B2C_970x250-1-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"970\" height=\"250\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/080321_BlogBanners_R1_B2C_970x250-1-2.png 970w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/080321_BlogBanners_R1_B2C_970x250-1-2-300x77.png 300w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/080321_BlogBanners_R1_B2C_970x250-1-2-768x198.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s become increasingly popular for Singaporeans to drive hybrid cars for private hire. And it&#8217;s easy to see why. As a private hire driver, you tend to look at 3 key points when getting a car &#8211; fuel efficiency, reliability and value for money. And that&#8217;s why hybrid cars are so popular among PHV drivers. &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":44,"featured_media":15038,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[726,658],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8758","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-car-renting-car-leasing","category-car-reviews"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8758","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/44"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8758"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8758\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16682,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8758\/revisions\/16682"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15038"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8758"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8758"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8758"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}