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Price (base MSRP)$22,800$22,100
Fuel Economy26 / 34 MPG
9.05 / 6.92 L/100km		24 / 32 MPG
9.8 / 7.35 L/100km
Estimated annual fuel cost Info$1,241.38$1,333.33
Estimated annual fuel use Info414 gallons a year444 gallons a year
Estimated annual greenhouse gas emissions Info7,862 pounds a year8,444 pounds a year
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Technology
Stop-Start
Stop-Start
Seating55
Pros
  • Great design work inside and out
  • Quiet ride
  • Cost advantage over hybrid competition, especially with $1,300 tax credit
  • Nicely styled family sedan
  • Well designed and functional interior
  • Larger trunk than competing hybrid sedans
Cons
  • Mild hybrid; mileage improvement not dramatic
  • Hybrid version's handling not as dynamic as conventional model
  • Transition from gas to electric comes with vibration
  • No frills hybrid system yields only minor mpg improvement
  • Emissions are not as clean as other hybrids
  • Very limited availability
Driver's side profile with drivers side door openDriver's side profile with drivers side door openDriver's side profile with drivers side door open
Inside of driver's side open door, window openInside of driver's side open door, window openInside of driver's side open door, window open
Driver's side inside window controlsDriver's side inside window controlsDriver's side inside window controls
Front driver's side wheel at profileFront driver's side wheel at profileFront driver's side wheel at profile
Drivers side headlightDrivers side headlightDrivers side headlight
Passenger Side TaillightPassenger Side TaillightPassenger Side Taillight
Drivers Side Door handleDrivers Side Door handleDrivers Side Door handle
Front angle viewFront angle viewFront angle view
Front low 5/8 angle viewFront low 5/8 angle viewFront low 5/8 angle view
Rear 3/4 angle viewRear 3/4 angle viewRear 3/4 angle view
Trunk openTrunk openTrunk open
EngineEngineEngine
Front seats from Drivers SideFront seats from Drivers SideFront seats from Drivers Side
Rear seats from Drivers SideRear seats from Drivers SideRear seats from Drivers Side
Steering wheel 1/3Steering wheel 1/3Steering wheel 1/3
Center console 1/3Center console 1/3Center console 1/3
Passenger's view 1/3Passenger's view 1/3Passenger's view 1/3
Closeup of radio head unitCloseup of radio head unitCloseup of radio head unit
Centered wide dash shotCentered wide dash shotCentered wide dash shot
Front center dividerFront center dividerFront center divider
Speedometer/tachometerSpeedometer/tachometerSpeedometer/tachometer
Courtesy lamps/ceiling controlsCourtesy lamps/ceiling controlsCourtesy lamps/ceiling controls
Seat Adjustment ControllersSeat Adjustment ControllersSeat Adjustment Controllers
Cup holdersCup holdersCup holders
Chrome tip exhaust pipeChrome tip exhaust pipeChrome tip exhaust pipe
Gas cap openGas cap openGas cap open
Sunroof/moonroofSunroof/moonroofSunroof/moonroof
Gear shifter/center consoleGear shifter/center consoleGear shifter/center console
Passenger seatPassenger seatPassenger seat
Front angle medium viewFront angle medium viewFront angle medium view
Front angle view, low wide perspectiveFront angle view, low wide perspectiveFront angle view, low wide perspective
Front angle view (wheel straight)Front angle view (wheel straight)Front angle view (wheel straight)
Front angle medium viewFront angle medium viewFront angle medium view
OverheadOverheadOverhead
Low/wide frontLow/wide frontLow/wide front
Low/wide rearLow/wide rearLow/wide rear
Low/wide front 5/8Low/wide front 5/8Low/wide front 5/8
Low/wide rear 5/8Low/wide rear 5/8Low/wide rear 5/8
Trunk propsTrunk propsTrunk props
Auxiliary jack propsAuxiliary jack propsAuxiliary jack props
Cup holder prop (primary)Cup holder prop (primary)Cup holder prop (primary)
Cup holder prop (secondary)Cup holder prop (secondary)Cup holder prop (secondary)
Glove box openGlove box openGlove box open
Driver's side mirror, frontDriver's side mirror, frontDriver's side mirror, front
Driver's side mirror, rearDriver's side mirror, rearDriver's side mirror, rear
Rear manufacture badge/emblemRear manufacture badge/emblemRear manufacture badge/emblem
Rear model badge/emblemRear model badge/emblemRear model badge/emblem
Front center console with closed lid, from driver's side looking downFront center console with closed lid, from driver's side looking downFront center console with closed lid, from driver's side looking down
Zune and auxiliary jackZune and auxiliary jackZune and auxiliary jack
Steering wheel controls close-up. Leveled and from the leftSteering wheel controls close-up. Leveled and from the leftSteering wheel controls close-up. Leveled and from the left
Driver's floor mat and pedals. Mid-seat level from outside looking inImage not availableDriver's floor mat and pedals. Mid-seat level from outside looking in
Rear driver's side floor mat. Mid-seat level from outside looking inImage not availableRear driver's side floor mat. Mid-seat level from outside looking in
Adjustable shoulder belt. Front passenger perspectiveAdjustable shoulder belt. Front passenger perspectiveAdjustable shoulder belt. Front passenger perspective
Centered wide dash shot - night shotCentered wide dash shot - night shotCentered wide dash shot - night shot
Main power pointMain power pointMain power point
Second power pointSecond power pointImage not available
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Estimated annual fuel cost

Based on $2.50 per gallon and 12,000 miles of driving per year

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Estimated annual fuel use

Based on a 55% emphasis on city driving

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Estimated annual greenhouse gas emissions

One gallon of gas produces approximately 19 pounds of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Other GHG pollutants are not included. Only in-use carbon emissions are included.