The Top Hybrid Vehicles by Thomas Jones

When you purchase a hybrid car you will see that they come with many of the same benefits and advantages of a regular car. Not only that but you also receive tax brakes along with much better gas mileage, benefits for the environment and the peace of mind that a hybrid can offer. But just as with every car hybrid are not all the same. Some hybrids are really better than others. Let’s take a peek at some of the top hybrids that are on the market.

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid-The Chevrolet Malibu hybrid was ranked best in it’s class for appearance. With several other modification made to the newest model such as interior changes, exterior changes and the fact that the new style is now ranked as a fuel economy vehicle one can say that the model has come a very long way. The Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid offers 32 miles per gallon of highway driving and 24 miles of city driving. It is also reasonably priced with a starting price of $22,790.

Honda Civic Hybrid-If your thinking about purchasing a Honda Civic Hybrid you will be pleased to know that with a starting price of only $22,600 you will surely get more than what you pay for with this great car. The Honda Civic Hybrid offers a sleek design but it doesn’t stop there. This car also offers a top of the line hybrid system that will make your car able to get 51 miles to the gallon when driving on the highway and 49 miles per gallon of city driving.

Nissan Altima Hybrid-The Nissan Altima Hybrid is Nissan’s first hybrid. It is giving other hybrids a real run for their money with a starting price of $25,070. It also offers great city mileage of 33 miles per gallon along with 35 miles per gallon of highway driving.

Mercury Mariner Hybrid-The starting asking price for a Mercury Mariner Hybrid is $26,430. Even though the Mercury Mariner Hybrid is an SUV you will see that it still offers a great highway rating of 34 miles per gallon and a nice rating of city driving at 30 miles per gallon.

Ford Escape Hybrid-The starting price for a Ford Escape Hybrid is $25,470, making this the cheapest SUV hybrid on the market. This is a competitive price in the SUV market along with the SUV manufactured by Mercury and Chevrolet. The Ford Escape Hybrid offers 34 miles per gallon on the highway and 30 miles per gallon when driving in the city.

Toyota Prius-The Toyota Prius is at the top of the list when it comes to the amount of gas mileage it offers. With 46 miles per gallon for both city and highway driving it has been at the top overall car market for 10 years since it first appeared. With an asking price of $20,950 it sure is giving other Hybrids a run for their money.

Toyota Camry Hybrid-This Toyota is roomier that the Toyota Prius and still offers good gas mileage at 34 gallons per mile for both highway and city driving. With a starting price of $18,720 you might want to check this on out.

Just as with everything these might be the best hybrids but shop around and find on that best suits you.

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