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Luxury Hybrid Vehicles

Hybrid technology breaks the link between great fuel efficiency and the stripped-down econobox of the 1970s. Thanks to hybrids, and plug-in models rolling out in the next year or two, car buyers with deep pockets no longer need to compromise on ride quality or luxury features in order to save fuel and protect the planet.

On the other hand, hybrid and electric car makers have a habit of emphasizing large engines and raw speed when thinking about luxury buyers. We've yet to see a hybrid or clean diesel car with great luxury features, but with a right-sized four-cylinder engine that could send fuel efficiency into the 40-mpg range. If it comes out, we'll add it to our luxury hybrid list.

Lexus LS600h L

The Lexus LS600hL marries a hybrid powertrain with a 5-liter V8 engine to grant 430 horsepower performance and mileage in the low 20s—all for the bargain price of $104,000.

List of Luxury Hybrids

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2012-Lexus-CT-200h-Thumb.jpgLexus CT 200h42 MPGHybrid$29,100Now

The 2012 Lexux CT 200h is the only vehicle in the luxury segment to top 40 mpg.

2012-Lincoln-MKZ-Hybrid-Thumb.jpgLincoln MKZ Hybrid39 MPGHybrid$34,700Now

A luxury sedan with the technology underpinnings of the 41-mpg Fusion Hybrid.

2012-Lexus-HS-250h-Thumb.jpgLexus HS 250h35 MPGHybrid$36,300Now

Think of it as a luxury Prius with a trunk.

bmw-3series-small.jpgBMW 335d29 MPGDiesel$44,700Now

The 3-series with a 3.0-liter biturbo inline-six diesel powerplant.

m35-hybrid-small.jpgInfiniti M35h Hybrid29 MPGHybrid$53,700Now

Infiniti's first hybrid offers a compelling combo of luxury, performance and fuel efficiency.

lexus-rx-450h-small2.jpgLexus RX 450h28 MPGHybrid$42,700Now

Updated version of the luxury SUV with green stripes.

e320-94.jpgMercedes E320 Bluetec27 MPGDiesel$52,300Now

The E320 Bluetec luxury sedan uses a modern diesel system to deliver efficiency and eco-friendliness.

lexus-gs450h-94.jpgLexus GS 450h23 MPGHybrid$54,900Now

Race-car-like acceleration, luxurious appointments, and half-way decent fuel efficiency.

ml450-small.jpgMercedes ML 450 Hybrid22 MPGHybrid$55,000Now

The Mercedes-Benz version of the Two-Mode system combines a 275-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine and two electric motors.

s400-hybrid-small.jpgMercedes S400 BlueHybrid22 MPGHybrid$91,000Now

This eco-chic luxury sedan could be the first production vehicle with a lithium ion battery.

lexus-ls-600h-94.jpgLexus LS 600h L21 MPGHybrid$104,000Now

Lexus's 5-liter, V8, 430-horsepower luxury sedan hybrid.

cayenne-94.jpgPorsche Cayenne S Hybrid21 MPGHybrid$69,000Now

The Porsche Cayenne Hybrid achieves better than 24 miles per gallon compared with less than 18 mpg for the conventional model.

mercedes-ml320-bluetec-smal.jpgMercedes ML 320 Bluetec21 MPGDiesel$48,600Now

The most popular Mercedes SUV, available in fuel-efficient clean diesel version.

touareg-94.jpgVolkswagen Touareg TDI21 MPGDiesel$42,800Now

VW ditched V10. Now, the Touareg TDI comes reasonably priced and reasonably powered by a 3.0-liter V6 turbo diesel engine.

Escalade-Thumb-1025.jpgCadillac Escalade Hybrid21 MPGHybrid$73,000Now

Launched in August 2008, the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid sport-utility vehicle is unquestionably the world’s blingiest hybrid.

audi-q7-tdi-94.jpgAudi Q7 TDI21 MPGDiesel$50,900Now

Luxury seven-passenger clean diesel SUV with ultra-low emissions.

mercedes-gl320-small.jpgMercedes GL320 Bluetec20 MPGDiesel$59,200Now

The biggest, bluntest, and heaviest clean diesel SUV from Mercedes-Benz.

bmw-hybrid-7-small.jpgBMW ActiveHybrid 720 MPGHybrid$102,000Now

The fastest-accelerating hybrid sedan in the world

x6-94.jpgBMW X6 Hybrid18 MPGHybrid$90,000Now

An SUV that has crossed over into sports car territory.

fisker-karma-94.jpgFisker Karma100 MPGPlug-in Hybrid$96,0002011

The rear-wheel drive sporty plug-in hybrid from designer Henrik Fisker.

tesla-model-s-94.jpgTesla Model Sn/aElectric$57,9002011

A bright vision of what a practical and desirable all-electric sedan could be.

Audi-Q5-Hybrid-thumb33-0810.jpgAudi Q5 Hybridn/aHybridn/a2011

In addition to saving fuel—the Q5’s combined EPA fuel economy could approach 26-27 mpg versus the gasoline model’s 22 mpg—the Q5 Hybrid teems with engineering, technology and performance.

Panamera-Hybrid-94x44.jpgPorsche Panamera S Hybridn/aHybrid$95,0002011

Porsche performance in a luxury hybrid.

hydrogen-7-small.jpgBMW Hydrogen 7n/aHydrogenn/aConcept

The BMW Hydrogen 7— essentially a 7 Series sedan—burns sub-zero liquid hydrogen in its conventional V-12 engine.

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