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The first hybrid to hit the market was the original two-seat Honda Insight. Immediately, critics branded all hybrids as small and impractical. But that was back in 1999. Fast forward to today, and you’ll find a long list of roomy sedans—including hybrids, diesels, and E85 flex-fuel cars—that comfortably seat five, offer plenty of storage, and all the amenities of gas-guzzling rivals. And let’s not forget great gas mileage and reduced emissions, which is the point of a hybrid after all.
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2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid OverviewAvailable on a limited basis in California, New York and Canada, Honda is testing the plug-in hybrid waters with its new Accord PHEV. |
46 MPG | $39,780 | Now | |
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2013 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid Overview |
25 MPG | $0 | Now | |
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2013 Ford Focus ElectricAn all-electric version of the Ford Focus, with 76 miles of range. |
105 MPGe | Electric | $39,200 | Now |
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2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDIThe Volkswagen Jetta TDI offers 140 horsepower, 42-mpg on the highway, and a wagon option. |
34 MPG | Diesel | $23,000 | Now |
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2012 Nissan LeafThe top contender for first affordable mainstream all-electric car. |
99 MPGe | Electric | $35,200 | Now |
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2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid ReviewToyota will begin delivery of the Prius Plug-in Hybrid in March of 2012. |
95 MPG | Plug-in Hybrid | $32,000 | Now |
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2013 Audi A3 TDIA step up from the Jetta TDI Sportwagen, without going as far as expensive clean diesels from Mercedes and BMW. |
35 MPG | Diesel | $30,200 | Now |
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2013 Chevrolet Volt Review – VideoAll-electric gas-free driving for 40-mile stretches. |
98 MPG | Plug-in Hybrid | $39,100 | Now |
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2012 Toyota Prius cThe diminutive c is the fourth hybrid to be tagged a Prius and joins the conventional midsize Prius, the more spacious V and the Plug-in model. |
50 MPG | Hybrid | $18,950 | Now |
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2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 7The fastest-accelerating hybrid sedan in the world |
20 MPG | Hybrid | $97,000 | Now |
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2012 Mercedes S400HV Hybrid ReviewAs the world’s first mass-production automobile to employ a lithium-ion battery, the S400 Hybrid is considered a milestone. |
21 MPG | Hybrid | $91,000 | Now |
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2012 Lexus LS 600h LLexus's 5-liter, V8, 430-horsepower luxury sedan hybrid. |
20 MPG | Hybrid | $112,000 | Now |
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2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5Think of it as a 530i with improved fuel economy and fewer emissions. |
26 MPG | Hybrid | $60,000 | Now |
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2012 Kia Optima HybridEfficient Hyundai full hybrid system, with a sharp alternative design |
37 MPG | Hybrid | $25,700 | Now |
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2012 Hyundai Sonata HybridHyundai's first hybrid offers average efficiency of 38 mpg, for thousands below the competition. |
37 MPG | Hybrid | $25,800 | Now |
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2012 Buick LaCrosse eAssistThe elegant LaCrosse comes with a new and improved mild hybrid system. |
29 MPG | Hybrid | $30,000 | Now |
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2012 Lincoln MKZ HybridA luxury sedan with the technology underpinnings of the 41-mpg Fusion Hybrid. |
39 MPG | Hybrid | $34,700 | Now |
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2012 Ford Fusion HybridA full-size sedan that achieves 41 mpg in the city. |
39 MPG | Hybrid | $28,700 | Now |
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2012 Lexus HS 250hThink of it as a luxury Prius with a trunk. |
35 MPG | Hybrid | $36,300 | Now |
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2012 Honda InsightThe Honda Insight combines practicality, affordability and the best fuel economy for under $20,000. |
42 MPG | Hybrid | $18,300 | Now |
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2012 Toyota Prius LiftbackThe number-one selling hybrid car. The Prius is nearly synonymous with "hybrid." |
50 MPG | Hybrid | $24,000 | Now |
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2012 Lexus CT 200hThe 2012 Lexux CT 200h is the only vehicle in the luxury segment to top 40 mpg. |
42 MPG | Hybrid | $29,100 | Now |
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2012 Ford C-MAX EnergiThe segment-busting almost-a-van vehicle will offer 40+ mpg, but only five seats as a plug-in hybrid. |
MPG | Plug-in Hybrid | $32,950 | Now |
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2012 Toyota Camry HybridThe 2012 Camry Hybrid offers more power and better fuel economy than its predecessor. |
41 MPG | Hybrid | $25,900 | Now |
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2012 Ford C-MAX HybridThe segment-busting almost-a-van vehicle will offer 40+ mpg, but only five seats. |
MPG | Hybrid | $25,995 | Now |
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2012 Porsche Panamera S HybridPorsche performance in a luxury hybrid. |
MPG | Hybrid | $95,000 | Now |
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2011 Mazda2Small and fun to drive, and it beats the mileage of Honda Fit and Nissan Versa. |
32 MPG | Small Car | $14,200 | Now |
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2011 Nissan SentraCompetitively priced small car with nifty interior features and competent road manners |
30 MPG | Small Car | $15,800 | Now |
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2011 Suzuki SX4The most affordable all-wheel-drive vehicle on the road today. |
25 MPG | Small Car | $17,000 | Now |
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2011 Kia RioPlain-Jane from from front to back. The Kia Rio makes no false promises. It's affordable and efficient. |
29 MPG | Small Car | $12,300 | Now |
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2011 Toyota CorollaPopular and practical model with fuel efficiency approaching the hybrid realm. |
31 MPG | Small Car | $15,600 | Now |
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2011 Toyota YarisThe Yaris is the leader of the subcompact triumvirate, which includes the Honda Fit and the Nissan Versa. |
32 MPG | Small Car | $13,000 | Now |
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2011 Honda FitThe Fit has a smart, but playful appearance, and a deceivingly large and versatile five-passenger interior. |
31 MPG | Small Car | $14,600 | Now |
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2011 Nissan VersaOffered in two body styles, a sporty 5-door hatchback and a 4-door sedan, the Versa is the largest and most powerful entry-level compact car. |
30 MPG | Small Car | $16,600 | Now |
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2012 Volkswagen Jetta HybridVolkswagen's first play into an affordable hybrid sedan. |
MPG | $0 | Expected 2012 | |
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2011 Nissan Altima HybridThe Altima Hybrid is basically a Toyota hybrid wrapped in Nissan’s attractive packaging. |
34 MPG | Hybrid | $26,800 | Discontinued |
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2012 Ford Focus40 mpg on the highway, in a functional package with a pinch of oomph. |
29 MPG | Small Car | $16,000 | Now |
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2011 Honda Civic HybridFuel efficiency, full-hybrid system, and a sleek design. |
42 MPG | Hybrid | $24,000 | Now |
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2011 Chevrolet Cruze EcoNew stylish subcompact, due in 2010, could be Chevy's high-mpg hit. |
34 MPG | Small Car | $18,200 | Now |
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2010 Volkswagen Golf TDIPractical sporty clean diesel. Excels in highway MPG. |
35 MPG | Diesel | $22,200 | Now |
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Coda (Electric Sedan)Highway-capable, four-door plain-looking all-electric sedan from a California start-up. |
73 MPGe | Electric | $37,250 | Now |
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Volvo C30 ElectricVolvo is putting safety first with the Electric C30 |
MPGe | Electric | $0 | 2014 |
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2011 Ford FiestaSmall Euro-styled 40-mpg subcompact |
MPG | Small Car | $13,300 | Now |
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Tesla Model SA bright vision of what a practical and desirable all-electric sedan could be. |
89 MPGe | Electric | $57,900 | Now |
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2009 Nissan CubeA whimsical and quirky option in the small economy class. |
29 MPG | Small Car | $14,000 | Now |
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2010 Kia SoulHip, affordable, boxy urban cruiser, with lots of accessories. |
28 MPG | Small Car | $13,300 | Now |
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2009 Honda CivicThe best-selling compact is affordable, and gets good mileage. |
30 MPG | Small Car | $15,500 | Now |
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Cadillac ConverjAn angular, sleek, luxury concept version of the Chevrolet Volt. |
MPG | Plug-in Hybrid | $0 | Concept |
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2010 Chevrolet AveoBargain price for comfortable ride, fuel-efficiency, and reasonable performance |
29 MPG | Small Car | $12,000 | Now |
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2010 Mercury Milan HybridThe Milan Hybrid, close cousin to the Fusion, almost doubles the city efficiency of the non-hybrid Milan. |
39 MPG | Hybrid | $28,200 | Discontinued |
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2008 Scion xDSmall and efficient like the xA, but edgier and more powerful. |
30 MPG | Small Car | $14,500 | Now |
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2009 Toyota MatrixA segment buster: part compact car, part sport wagon, and part small crossover utility. |
29 MPG | Small Car | $16,700 | Now |
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2008 BMW Hydrogen 7The BMW Hydrogen 7— essentially a 7 Series sedan—burns sub-zero liquid hydrogen in its conventional V-12 engine. |
MPG | Hydrogen | $0 | Concept |
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2008 BMW 335dThe 3-series with a 3.0-liter biturbo inline-six diesel powerplant. |
29 MPG | Diesel | $44,700 | Now |
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2008 Chevrolet Impala E85The popular sedan is one of the front-running flagships of the E85 movement. |
17 MPG | E85 Ethanol | $22,400 | Now |
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2008 Chrysler Sebring E85America's top-selling convertible boasts a new hardtop and E85 capability. |
16 MPG | E85 Ethanol | $29,300 | Now |
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2008 Mercedes E320 BluetecThe E320 Bluetec luxury sedan uses a modern diesel system to deliver efficiency and eco-friendliness. |
27 MPG | Diesel | $52,300 | Now |
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2007 Lexus GS 450hRace-car-like acceleration, luxurious appointments, and half-way decent fuel efficiency. |
23 MPG | Hybrid | $54,900 | Now |
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Honda FCX ClarityA limited number of southern Californians will have the opportunity to lease a Honda FCX Clarity in the next few years. This is the first time a customer can obtain a fuel cell car directly from a retail dealer. |
74 MPG | Hydrogen | $0 | Now |
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2008 Saturn Aura Green LineSaturn aims for hybrid affordability. |
27 MPG | Stop-Start | $22,100 | Discontinued |
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Toyota Hybrid XThe Hybrid X is a design exercise indicating the general visual direction of Toyota's hybrids. |
MPG | Hybrid | $0 | Concept |
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2009 Chevrolet Malibu HybridThe familiar family sedan now with dramatic changes in style, refinement, and performance. And a hybrid drive. |
29 MPG | Hybrid | $22,800 | Discontinued |
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Honda Accord HybridThe Honda Accord Hybrid emphasized power over efficiency. Honda's experiment failed, and the vehicle was discontinued in 2007. |
MPG | Hybrid | $0 | Discontinued |
Top News for Sedan
Honda Aims for Most Affordable, Most Efficient Hybrid
Oct. 25, 2007: Source – Bloomberg Honda recently unveiled its CR-Z concept compact hybrid sports car. But the