Top Hybrid Cars: A Complete Guide
Hybrid gas-electric cars really aren't that complicated. Add an electric motor and rechargeable batteries to the conventional gas engine—and see your efficiency increase by as much as 50 percent. The onboard computer does all the hard work of switching between gas and electric power.
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List of Hybrid Cars
| Sort by: | Name | Combined MPG  | Type | MSRP | Available | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Toyota Prius Liftback | 50 MPG | Sedan | $24,000 | Now | The number-one selling hybrid car. The Prius is nearly synonymous with "hybrid." |
 | Honda Civic Hybrid | 44 MPG | Sedan | $24,000 | Now | Honda claims that the 2012 Civic Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient sedan (i.e. not a hatchback) on U.S. roads. |
 | Honda Insight | 42 MPG | Sedan | $18,300 | Now | The Honda Insight combines practicality, affordability and the best fuel economy for under $20,000. |
 | Lexus CT 200h | 42 MPG | Sedan | $29,100 | Now | The 2012 Lexux CT 200h is the only vehicle in the luxury segment to top 40 mpg. |
 | Toyota Camry Hybrid | 41 MPG | Sedan | $25,900 | Now | The 2012 Camry Hybrid offers more power and better fuel economy than its predecessor. |
 | Ford Fusion Hybrid | 39 MPG | Sedan | $28,700 | Now | A full-size sedan that achieves 41 mpg in the city. |
 | Lincoln MKZ Hybrid | 39 MPG | Sedan | $34,700 | Now | A luxury sedan with the technology underpinnings of the 41-mpg Fusion Hybrid. |
 | Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 38 MPG | Sedan | $25,800 | Now | Hyundai's first hybrid offers average efficiency of 38 mpg, for thousands below the competition. |
 | Kia Optima Hybrid | 38 MPG | Sedan | $26,500 | Now | Efficient Hyundai full hybrid system, with a sharp alternative design |
 | Honda CR-Z Hybrid | 37 MPG | Coupe | $20,000 | Now | Can a hybrid compact car be sporty and speedy? Honda tries. |
 | Lexus HS 250h | 35 MPG | Sedan | $36,300 | Now | Think of it as a luxury Prius with a trunk. |
| Ford Escape Hybrid | 32 MPG | SUV | $30,500 | Now | The most fuel efficient SUV available. | |
 | Buick LaCrosse eAssist | 31 MPG | Sedan | $30,000 | Now | The elegant LaCrosse comes with a new and improved mild hybrid system. |
 | Infiniti M35h Hybrid | 29 MPG | Sedan | $53,700 | Now | Infiniti's first hybrid offers a compelling combo of luxury, performance and fuel efficiency. |
 | Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 28 MPG | SUV | $38,100 | Now | The Toyota Highlander Hybrid is the most fuel efficient seven-passenger SUV available. |
 | Lexus RX 450h | 28 MPG | SUV | $42,700 | Now | Updated version of the luxury SUV with green stripes. |
 | Lexus GS 450h | 23 MPG | Sedan | $54,900 | Now | Race-car-like acceleration, luxurious appointments, and half-way decent fuel efficiency. |
 | GMC Sierra Hybrid | 23 MPG | Pickup | $39,600 | Now | The GMC Sierra Hybrid pickup truck’s gasoline V8 engine and electric motors provide a not-insignificant 33-percent increase in overall fuel mileage. |
 | Mercedes ML 450 Hybrid | 22 MPG | SUV | $55,000 | Now | The Mercedes-Benz version of the Two-Mode system combines a 275-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine and two electric motors. |
 | Mercedes S400 BlueHybrid | 22 MPG | Sedan | $91,000 | Now | This eco-chic luxury sedan could be the first production vehicle with a lithium ion battery. |
 | Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid | 22 MPG | SUV | $61,000 | Now | Combines a direct injection engine and hybrid gas-electric system for maximum benefit. |
 | Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid | 21 MPG | SUV | $51,600 | Now | The Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid makes significant strides in improving the fuel economy of the full-size SUV. |
 | Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid | 21 MPG | Pickup | $39,200 | Now | The two-wheel drive (2-WD) versions of the Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid proudly trumpet the crucial stats for full-size pickups. |
 | Lexus LS 600h L | 21 MPG | Sedan | $104,000 | Now | Lexus's 5-liter, V8, 430-horsepower luxury sedan hybrid. |
 | Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid | 21 MPG | SUV | $69,000 | Now | The Porsche Cayenne Hybrid achieves better than 24 miles per gallon compared with less than 18 mpg for the conventional model. |
 | Cadillac Escalade Hybrid | 21 MPG | SUV | $73,000 | Now | Launched in August 2008, the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid sport-utility vehicle is unquestionably the world’s blingiest hybrid. |
 | GMC Yukon Hybrid | 21 MPG | SUV | $51,600 | Now | The sister vehicle of the Chevy Tahoe Hybrid. Features same fuel economy in a better appointed package. |
 | BMW ActiveHybrid 7 | 20 MPG | Sedan | $102,000 | Now | The fastest-accelerating hybrid sedan in the world |
 | BMW X6 Hybrid | 18 MPG | SUV | $90,000 | Now | An SUV that has crossed over into sports car territory. |
 | Toyota Prius V | 40 MPG | Van/Wagon | n/a | 2011 | The same DNA has the best-selling Prius, but with almost 60 percent more room. |
 | Audi Q5 Hybrid | n/a | SUV | n/a | 2011 | 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. |
 | Porsche Panamera S Hybrid | n/a | Sedan | $95,000 | 2011 | Porsche performance in a luxury hybrid. |
 | Honda Fit Hybrid | n/a | Sedan | n/a | 2012 | The hybrid version of the Honda subcompact could become the leader of the pack on fuel efficiency, and with a low price. |
 | Ford C-MAX Hybrid | n/a | Sedan | n/a | 2012 | The segment-busting almost-a-van vehicle will offer 40+ mpg, but only five seats. |
 | Toyota Sienna Hybrid | n/a | Van/Wagon | n/a | Concept | Toyota offers a hybrid minivan in Japan. Thousands of families are waiting for that option in the United States. |
 | Audi Q7 Hybrid | n/a | SUV | n/a | Concept | Refined and opulent, and now the hybrid version offers slightly better fuel efficiency. |
 | Volkswagen up! Concept Series | n/a | Coupe | n/a | Concept | Volkswagen's play into the high-mpg minicar market. |
 | Nissan Altima Hybrid | 34 MPG | Sedan | $26,800 | Discntd. | The Altima Hybrid is basically a Toyota hybrid wrapped in Nissan’s attractive packaging. |
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