We have thus decided to look at some cars that are eco-friendly, kind to the environment and which might hold the key to our motoring future.

Toyota Prius:

Where would a list of Hybrid cars be without the beloved Toyota Prius? Nearly two decades before "disrupting" became a good thing to do, Toyota did it to the auto industry by launching the world's first mass production gasoline/electric hybrid vehicle, the Prius. After selling more than 3.5 million worldwide and helping steer the industry toward hybridization, Toyota is introducing another disruptor - the all-new fourth generation 2016 Prius liftback. The new version of this global green icon takes the hybrid concept further than ever with striking design, expected higher fuel economy ratings and greater ride comfort.

Okay, so our conscious has been put at ease now. We know that there are other hybrid cars out there as well as full electric cars like the Nissan Leaf and BMW i3 but, it’s Friday and we like to party. So here is a list of hybrids that will not only save the world but will also make you look as if you own the world.

BMW i8:

We recently tested the i8 and found it to be a fantastic car. It will gather a crow faster than a political party handing out food parcels at a rally. Despite its 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine, this car will do 0-100km/h in around 4.4 seconds, thanks to the fact that the electric motor -as well as the petrol motor - develop a combined 266kW and 570Nm of torque. Another cool factor is undoubtedly its Batman-like looks and those doors are just plain cool.

McLaren P1:

The engineers over at McLaren decided to combine the best in hybrid technology to create a hyper car that the world has never seen. The best driver's car in the world must also have exceptional straight-line performance and instant throttle response. To deliver this, the McLaren P1 uses an innovative IPas petrol-electric powertrain comprising a substantially revised 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine, coupled to a single electric motor, collectively known as M838TQ. Combined power output is 673kW. As important as absolute power is, the electric motor's ability to provide instant torque, makes the powertrain superbly responsive. 0-100km/h is dealt with in just 2.8 seconds, the 200km/h mark is reached in 6.8 seconds and the car will reach its top speed of 350km/h in 16 seconds.

Porsche 918:

Did you know there are two confirmed Porsche 918 models in South Africa? They cost well over R20 million, which is a pretty penny to pay. So what do you get for your money? The Porsche 918 Spyder embodies the essence of the Porsche idea, combining pedigree motor racing technology with excellent everyday suitability, and maximum performance with minimum consumption.The main drive source is the 4.6-litre, eight-cylinder engine with an output of up to 453kW, add in the electric motor and the power figure jumps to around 656kW. Expect 0-100km/h in under three seconds.

Ferrari LaFerrari:

When Ferrari heard about what Porsche and McLaren were up to they also decided to create a car that would decimate all, in a friendly, earth-loving way, of course. Enter the ultimate Ferrari. For Ferrari the development of a limited-series special like the LaFerrari represents an opportunity to experiment with all the technological solutions that will later filter down onto the production cars. Of particular significance in this context is the introduction of the hybrid system which, making full use of the Scuderia Ferrari's F1 KERS know-how, has resulted in a solution that exalts Ferrari's fundamental values - performance and driving thrills.

The hybrid technology used, known as HY-KERS, represents the perfect combination of maximum performance and lower emissions. LaFerrari in fact emits just 330g/km of CO₂ but without resorting to electric-only drive, which would not fit the mission of this model. The LaFerrari is the first car in Ferrari history to be powered by the HY-KERS system. The pinnacle of engine development and research produced a 6.2-litre V12 that when combined with the electric motor develops a mighty 718kW and 900Nm of torque. Did you know that there is also one of these in South Africa?

So there you have it… our list of cars that are not only fun to drive, but will help save the world as well.