Compacts & Sedans
Published March 2, 2006
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The Chevy Malibu hybrid carries a $1,800 premium over the conventional Malibu—but only delivers a couple of more miles to the gallon.
With fuel efficiency above 50 mpg, a full-hybrid system, and a sleek new design—and a price thousands below the Prius—the Civic Honda is worth a careful look.
The luxury GS 450h offers V8 performance with the fuel economy of a 2.0 liter, 4 cylinder compact.
If any of our more affluent readers are thinking about the Lexus LS600 L, by all means, have some fun. But don’t kid yourself that you are doing anything to help the world.
You can look at the Altima Hybrid as a sleeker Camry Hybrid. Or a lame attempt by Nissan to pass California emissions standards.
The Saturn Aura Green Line is the first hybrid that essentially costs no more than its conventional counterpart.
The Toyota Prius has become nearly synonymous with "hybrid car," and epitomizes the best that hybrid technology has to offer. Infamous waiting lists are beginning to dwindle.
America's top-selling passenger vehicle is now available with a hybrid drive. It's familiar, comfortable, and offers a 10+ mpg jump in fuel economy over the standard Camry.
Coming Soon
Expected in 2009 - Honda will produce a new hybrid subcompact by 2009. What could a practical 60-mpg $16,000 vehicle do for the hybrid world?
Expected in 2009 - Hyundai is serious about hybrids. They've proven that they can make high-quality cars for consumers with a tight budget. Will they be the ones to make hybrid technology affordable?
In the Works
Ford Five-Hundred, Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Rio, Lexus 600h, and Mercury Milan
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