Trend Alert: Top 5-Hybrid Cars

5) Ford Escape Hybrid

Number 5 is actually hard to pick. There are several other HEVs available including Saturns Aura and Vue Greenline, the Lexus GS 450h, RX 400h and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. But the Escape Hybrid comes at a more reasonable price than the Lexus or Highlander Hybrids, while getting the best combined mpg (34 for FWD and 31 for 4WD) of the hybrid SUVs available today. The Ford Escape Electric Hybrid is a SUV hybrid. That gives it more room and gives the driver more options for those who are just interested in a sedan. While not as popular as the Highlander Hybrid, the Escape is a compact SUV that strives to get the most it can. The 2008 model is a big step up in terms of noise control and other features, while costing less than it used to. 

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3a and 3b) Nissan Altima Electric Hybrid and Toyota Camry Electric Hybrid

3a) The Nissan Altima Hybrid Electric Car is a great hybrid. Not only is the Altima a fun car to drive, it also comes with Toyotas Hybrid Synergy Drive which has been proven to be reliable. But therein lies the rub for Nissan. Since it does not have its own hybrid technology, yet, they claim they lose money on each hybrid sold.It gets a combined 39 mpg and has a huge gas tank (20.0 gallons) which means you can go 702 miles between fill-ups.

3b) The Camry Hybrid became the second most popular hybrid on the road almost immediately on its release. And it’s not hard to see why. The Camry Hybrid also gets 39 mpg combined. Unlike the Prius, it does not come in that weird shape.

2) Honda Civic Hybrid

At a combined 50 mpg, the Honda Civic Hybrid gives the Prius a run for its money. But it is smaller (the Civic is a compact) and not as distinctive as the Prius. And so, just driving down the street won’t announce your attempt to save the world as loudly as if you were buying a Prius. Personally I love the size of the civic and don’t find it being a problem unless you are trying to have it used as a large family car.

1) The Toyota Prius

The Toyota Prius is the best hybrid car. As of right now, half of all hybrids sold are Prius and there are many reasons for that. Its unique design, has been harshly criticized by consumers who think it is just ugly. But the truth is the design is not there to please the eye. The lines and shape are designed to help the Prius cut through the air, thereby giving it the best fuel economy possible. A midsize sedan capable of 55 mpg combined, the Prius will only cost less to run than most sub-compacts. That high mileage rating gives the Prius the lowest emissions rating.

Now go out and go green when you purchase! Protect our earth and save your wallet in the process!

Source: HybridCarReview

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