Toyota C-HR Hybrid

The Toyota C-HR is the crossover that made hybrid driving look good. Its 1.8-litre self-charging hybrid system pairs a petrol engine with an electric motor for 122 hp and an e-CVT automatic gearbox: silent electric running through resort streets, seamless petrol assistance on the motorway, and no charging cable to think about at any point of your holiday.

At 4.36 metres long it slips into the tight parking of Los Cristianos and Puerto de la Cruz with ease, while the raised seating position gives a clear view over the road ahead. The 377-litre boot takes two large suitcases plus hand luggage, and the rear seats fold for beach gear or a golf bag.

This 2019 example comes with dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, a reversing camera and rear parking sensors, LED lights, tinted rear glass and the full Toyota Safety Sense package: adaptive cruise control, lane departure alert and autonomous emergency braking. Bluetooth and USB connectivity keep your phone in the loop, and the 18-inch two-tone alloys finish the coupe-like silhouette.

It suits couples and small families who want a modern, efficient and safe automatic without paying premium-SUV rates - the natural step up from our Yaris Cross when you want more style and space, and the sensible choice in the MandryCabrio fleet for a full week of exploring.

Follow our Tenerife guide along the TF-1 coastal motorway to the west-coast beaches, climb the TF-21 to Teide National Park where the hybrid system recovers energy on every descent, or take the TF-5 north to La Laguna and the Anaga laurel forests - the C-HR handles all of it on a single tank.