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If you are planning to go green, then you should take that passion and apply it to your automobiles as well. Nowadays, you will find many fuel efficient cars which consume less fuel than regular cars, thus helping in conserving the environment. These hybrid cars are equipped with a gasoline engine and an electric motor. But going green doesn’t mean giving up on styling and exteriors. As manufacturers have now started combining the two, hybrid cars are selling like hot cakes.
Here is my list of most popular and top rated hybrid cars. The following six best-selling hybrid cars also come with many of the luxury features that surely make them so attractive and expensive.
Toyota Prius Hybrid:
It certainly isn’t as big as the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid (mentioned later), but the Escalade’s sales are nothing compared to the selling power of the Prius. In fact, the Prius is the best selling hybrid car in the market. People who love green adore it for its excellent fuel economy and exterior design which has become its signature style. The latest version is bigger and more comfortable and also has solar panels on the roof (if you’re worried about that not ruining its overall look). The cheapest on the list, it carries an attractive price tag of $24,200.
Cadillac Hybrid Escalade:
This luxurious car is a perfect example of how you don’t have to give up the glitz to save the environment. It is the world’s first full size luxury hybrid SUV and hence priced at $73,850. If I were in your place I would not give it up as it has features which are totally worth the price. It has a powerful V-8 engine and can seat up to eight passengers. Its high-tech interior features include: an ultra-sonic rear parking assist, a rear camera vision and music controls that automatically adjust to background noise. This comes with a 25% boost on fuel economy when compared to the standard Escalade. Obviously, it doesn’t save as much fuel as standard small-size hybrid cars, but if you want to combine luxury, space and utility with a more eco-friendly vehicle, I highly recommend the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid.
Lexus LS600h
For those of you who want to pick up a smaller but equally great car like the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, this one is for you. It is the biggest and most luxurious car produced by Toyota (which is the parent company of Lexus). It is different and unique in both external and internal aspects. The electric motor can power the car at slow speeds to save gas and the gas engine can power the car for best fuel economy. I would recommend it if you want to combine thrill ride with green driving. Its interior is equally beautiful with a combination of sleek leather and wood. Every Lexus vehicle has a Remote Touch Interface (RTI), but this particular 12.3-inch version is more engaging than it is on the road. It also gets rear seat entertainment system with underarm cool rest for cold beverages. Obviously, this car with all these extravagant features costs $119,910 more than the Escalade.
Toyota Highlander Hybrid:
If you are looking for a family vehicle that can carry a large number of people as well as luggage and is eco-friendly, then Toyota’s Highlander Hybrid is perfect for you. It can seat seven people while having ample space for luggage, sports equipment etc. It gets a refined powertrain with a 3.5-litre V6 engine, with two electric motors instead of the usual one. It gives you up to 37 percent more fuel savings. It is also quite strong on the outside and is capable of withstanding rough conditions and uneven dirt roads without any hitches. On the inside, as mentioned earlier, it is spacious with ample leg room. It’s equipped with a “Display Audio” multi-media system with a 6.1-inch touchscreen and the latest technology like Toyota’s Entune service, which offers apps like Bing search services, iheartradio.com and Pandora Music. In my opinion the price tag of $46,370 is quite reasonable and affordable considering all the features it offers.
Honda Civic Hybrid:
The Honda Civic Hybrid is one of the cheapest hybrid cars on the market, so it automatically earns a spot on this list. It is not much different from the standard Civic model which makes it difficult to differentiate. Its gas-electric powertrain consists of a 1.5-liter i-VTEC inline-four that pairs with an electric motor to deliver 110 horsepower and 127 lb-ft of torque. Looks similar to the Civic on the outside but the latest model has been upgraded with slightly different features and better interiors. The air vents have been revised and the cabin has been made more soundproof. Overall, the driving experience is also quite enjoyable; It is easy to handle and accelerates well. Its price is $24,360. However, recently its price has increased from the affordable Honda Insight.
Toyota Camry Hybrid:
Another Toyota car on the list, which is hardly surprising given that Toyota offers some of the best-selling and popular hybrid cars. Similar to the Highlander Hybrid, this all in one variant also offers excellent performance and comfortable and spacious interiors. The engine is a 2.5-liter Atkinson Cycle inline four-cylinder gasoline combined with an electric motor. The car is available in two trim levels: LE and XLE. The former has all the basic features like A/C, keyless entry, cruise control etc. The XLE is a more advanced version with additional interesting features, such as a 6.1-inch touchscreen and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls. Overall, fuel economy has increased by 26% compared to the standard Camry. The price is reasonable at $26,140 and the XLE variant costs $1530 more.
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