Hybrid Models 2008
Sales of Hybrid Vehicles are at an all time high. Oil is over $130 a barrel and it looks as if there is no end in site. Car manufactures are dropping production on SUV’s while other rush to add an additional Hybrid option. Toyota and Honda have lead the way for years now, but that lead is starting to slow down. GM, Ford, Chrysler want a piece of the market.
What does that mean for the consumer? If availability is a factor than you will just have to stand in line. Sales of Hybrid Vehicles rose more than 38% in the first quarter of 2008. They are expected to increase two-fold by the end of the year.
Hybrid Models Available
Honda Civic Hybrid 4 cyl, 1.3 L, Automatic 40 City 45 Hwy |
Toyota Prius 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Automatic 48 City 45 Hwy |
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Nissan Altima Hybrid 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic 35 City 33 Hwy |
Ford Escape Hybrid FWD 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Automatic 34 City 30 Hwy |
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Mazda Tribute Hybrid 2WD 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Automatic 34 City 30 Hwy |
Mercury Mariner Hybrid FWD 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Automatic 34 City 30 Hwy |
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Toyota Camry Hybrid 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic 33 City 34 Hwy |
Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4WD 6 cyl, 3.3 L, Automatic 27 City 25 Hwy |
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Lexus RX 400h 2WD 6 cyl, 3.3 L, 27 City 24 Hwy |
Saturn Vue Hybrid 4 cyl, 2.4 L, 25 City 32 Hwy |
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Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic 4-spd |
Saturn Aura Hybrid 4 cyl, 2.4 L, |
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Lexus GS 450h 6 cyl, 3.5 L, 22 City 25 Hwy |
Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid 2WD 8 cyl, 6 L, Automatic 21 City 22 Hwy |
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GMC Yukon 1500 Hybrid 2WD 8 cyl, 6 L, Automatic 21 City 22 Hwy |
Lexus LS 600h L 8 cyl, 5 L, Automatic (S8), HEV, 20 City 22 Hwy |
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Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid 4WD 8 cyl, 6 L, Automatic 20 City 20 Hwy |
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Sources: Fueleconomy.gov