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More And More Choices - Hybrid Car Models Of 2008
Posted on April 14th, 2009 No commentsMore than ever, 2008 is a year for the production of gas-electric hybrid cars. Despite their higher price, consumers demand has continued to rise along with inflated gas costs.
Several other automakers have gotten into the act (if they weren’t already). In 2008, the consumer has more hybrid cars to choose from than ever before, particularly SUVs.
The 2008 Chevy Tahoe Hybrid SUV seats up to 8 passengers. It’s got a 6.0L V8 engine and can come as a 2WD or 4WD. The estimated mpg is in the low 20’s, while the price is in the low 50 thousands.
The 2008 Chrysler Aspen hybrid SUV is very similar to the Dodge Durango SUV. Its 2-mode hybrid system was developed by Daimler-Chrysler, together with BMW and GM.
The 2008 Ford Escape hybrid SUV is available as either a front wheel drive or 4WD. It’s estimated mpg is in the low 30’s, and has a base cost in the mid 20 thousands. Ford has had the hybrid Escape in production since 2005, and they are working on other technologies such as the hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle and plug-ins.
The 2008 GMC Yukon hybrid SUV seats 9 people and comes in 2WD or 4WD. The base price range is in the low 50 thousands.
The 2008 Honda Accord hybrid sedan and the Honda Civic hybrid are still contenders for the best mileage. The civic gets an estimated mpg range in the mid 40’s on the highway. Its base price is in the low 20 thousands. The Accord Hybrid boasts a V6 engine working in conjunction with the electric motor. Its estimated mpg is 35 on the highway and costs in the low 30 thousands. This new sedan model allows its engine to run on 3, 4 or 6 cylinders.
The Lexus 2008 hybrid car models available are the Lexus RX400h, the Lexus GS450h, and the LS600h.
The Lexus RX400h is a luxurious SUV and gets an estimated mpg in the mid 20’s. It seats 5 and its base price is in the low 40 thousands. The Lexus GS450h is a luxurious sports sedan. It also seats 5 and its estimated mpg is in the high 20’s. The base cost runs in the mid 50 thousands. The third Lexus hybrid model, the LS600h is a luxury sedan with an estimated mpg in the low 20’s. It’s base cost is in the low 100 thousands. Wow.
The 2008 Nissan Altima hybrid sedan has a base cost in the mid 20 thousands. It is only available in California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Vermont.
The 2008 Saturn hybrid car models are the Saturn Vue Green Line and the hybrid Saturn Aura Greenline. The Vue is a SUV and gets an estimated mpg of 25 in the city and 32 on the highway. Its base price is in the mid 20 thousands. The Aura is a sedan whose estimated mpg is close to the Vues, but Its base price is a little less, being in the low 20 thousands.
The Toyota 2008 hybrid car models are the ever-popular Toyota Prius hybrid, the Toyota Camry hybrid sedan and the Highlander hybrid SUV.
The Prius comes in at the best mpg on the market, in the mid 40’s, while its price is in the low 20 thousands. The Prius is still the hands down top seller amongst hybrids. The Camry is a sedan whose estimated mpg is in the mid 30’s. Its base cost is in the mid 20 thousands. The Toyota Highlander is an SUV with a base price is in the mid 30 thousands. Of all hybrid car sales in the U.S., Toyota makes 2/3 of those sales. They are developing a plug-in for the near future as well as fuel cell cars.
Laura Eggers Underhill is author and publisher of http://www.totally-hybrid-cars.com.
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The Types Of Hybrid Suvs Available
Posted on February 17th, 2009 No commentsHybrid SUVsWe’ve become an SUV fun loving country. After all what could be better than a vehicle that’s got plenty of room, goes just about anywhere, and makes you feel safe when you’re driving. The trouble is SUVs are fuel guzzlers and they also aren’t great for our environment. But wait! Not to worry! Hybrid SUVs are the answer and here are a few of the choices already on the market.
The Ford Escape - It is available as a FWD or 4WD unit. The 2WD gets 31 mpg in town and 36 mpg on the highway; while the 4WD gets 29 mpg in town and 33 mpg on the highway with a cruising range of 400 to 600 miles. Base price is $26,900 US.
A stock 2.3 liter, four cylinder engine is combined with a 65 kilowatt electric motor for a total of 155 HP. It has an electronically controlled automatic variable transmission; rack and pinion steering with electric power assist; and power assisted ABS 4 wheel disk brakes. Fuel capacity is 15 gallons/60 liters and it comes with 16″ aluminum wheels.
Standard equipment includes air conditioning; ABS; roof rack; power windows, doors, and mirrors; AM/FM stereo with 6 disk CD; keyless entry; driver and front passenger air bag; intermittent wipers; and perimeter alarm.
The Lexus RX 400H 2WD - It gets 27 mpg in town and 31 mpg on the highway with a cruising range of 450 to 530 miles. Base price is $48,500 US.
The Lexus RX 400H comes with a stock 3.3 liter four cylinder engine, which is combined with permanent magnet electric drive motors for a total of 268 HP. It has electronically controlled automatic variable transmission; rack and pinion steering with electric power assist; and power assisted ABS 4 wheel disk brakes. Fuel capacity is 17.2 gallons/65 liters and it comes with 18″ aluminum wheels.
Standard equipment includes dual zone automatic climate control, ABS, 8 speaker sound system with 6 disk CD, slide moon roof, power tilt, garage door transceiver, part time all wheel drive, voice activated navigation system, memory system, remote entry system, and accessory power outlet.
The Toyota Highlander - It is available as a FWD or 4WD unit. The 2WD gets 28 mpg in town and 33 mpg on the highway, while the 4WD gets 27 mpg in town and 31 mpg on the highway. Base price is $33,000 US.
It comes with a stock 3.3 liter double overhead cam V6 gas motor with 4500 rpm electric drive motors for a total of 268 HP. It has electronically controlled automatic variable transmission; electronic power steering; and ABS 4 wheel disk brakes. Fuel capacity is 17.2 gallons/65 liters and it comes with 17 1/2″ five spoke aluminum wheels.
Standard equipment includes dual power tilt, moon roof with sunshade, roof rack, intermittent wipers, remote keyless entry, advanced airbag system, digital climate control system, power heated outside mirrors, and optional 4WD.
There’s quite a range in pricing between these hybrid SUVs; so you’ll want to do your research and find out which unit best meets your needs and provides the best value.