Best Hybrid Cars

We all know what hybrid cars are. For those few of you who don't have a clear idea as to what kind of vehicles fall under the hybrid category, a hybrid vehicle is that vehicle which derives its power from more than one distinct power source. Take, for instance, hybrid electric vehicles (HEV). These vehicles are powered by an internal combustion engine as well as one or more than one electric motor. One very prominent example of a hybrid car is the Prius which is used by the Traffic Enforcement division of the NYPD. There can be as many types of hybrid cars as there are conventional ones - sedan, SUV, etc. Let's take a look at some of the greatest hybrid cars on the market.

Best Hybrid Cars Available

The following are some of the best hybrid cars that have ever been around. Check these babies out and find yourself mooning over these beauties!

Honda Civic Hybrid: The best thing about this one is that it doesn't look like a hybrid at all! It looks as good and proper as an un-hybrid sedan! This gas-electric hybrid is capable of saving gas fuel by turning off its cylinders when they are not required and employ the eight spark plugs to offer more flexibility so that the firing order can lead to a better fuel combustion rate in the cylinder. The Honda Civic Hybrid comes with a good quality battery pack coupled with regenerative braking. It also boasts of an Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emission status along with very high safety rankings from NHTSA and IIHS!

Toyota Prius: Not for nothing is this babe touted as the highest selling hybrid of all time! The upgraded version is bigger and packs more power than the previous generation models. With a 1.8 liter engine packing 134 horsepower, the Toyota Prius 2010 is the only automobile available which offers an average of 50 miles/ gallon!

Ford Escape Hybrid: Besides being officially recognized as the most efficient hybrid SUV available, the Ford Escape Hybrid is also touted as the overall most fuel-efficient SUV! Well, that's some achievement, considering the eternal concern over SUV vehicles' fuel consumption and comparatively lower average! The front drive version comes with government fuel economy ratings of 34 for city drive and 31 for highway drive while the four-wheel drive (4WD) version boasts of fuel economy ratings of 30 for city and 27 for highway drive! The latest version comes with a 2.5 liter engine which packs a horsepower of 177! Besides these cookies, the Ford Escape Hybrid looks and feels like a proper SUV and not a hybrid and comes complete with all the usual comfort features of proper SUVs.

Nissan Altima Hybrid: The Altima Hybrid is ranked 14th in the list of 20 most affordable midsize cars! The crisp handling, fuel efficiency and very light carbon footprint of the Nissan Altima are its key USPs! Besides these, a spacious interior and dramatically plush exterior make this car a fun-to-drive stylish family vehicle!

Ford Fusion Hybrid: Felicitated with the coveted title of 2010 North American Car of the Year, the Ford Fusion Hybrid gives stiff competition to the Toyota Prius in the hybrid sedan category. It successfully blends the beneficial features of a hybrid with driving experience of a conventional sedan. With an upscale interior and pleasurable driving experience, this one manages to transcend the boundary between hybrids and conventional vehicles. A car to reckon, indeed!

Best Hybrid Cars Comparison

If you're facing a hard time deciding amongst these hybrid cars based upon the above review, the following comparison chart may help you settle for one.

Hybrid Car	Price Range	Annual Fuel Cost (Approx)	Design	Hybrid Type	Carbon Footprint
Honda Civic	USD 22, 000 - USD 25, 000	USD 973	Sedan	Gas-Electric	4.5
Toyota Prius	USD 22, 000 - USD 27, 500	USD 820	Sedan	Gas-electric	3.8
Ford Escape	USD 29, 000 - USD 32, 000	USD 1, 280	SUV	Gas-Electric	5.8
Nissan Altima	USD 25, 000 - USD 27, 000	USD 1, 200	Sedan	Gas-Electric	5.5
Ford Fusion	USD 26, 000 - USD 28, 000	USD 1, 050	Sedan	Gas-Electric	4.8

You can also get more detailed hybrid cars information on various websites like reviews.cnet, consumersearch, whatgreencar, etc.

Best Recent Hybrid Cars

Enlisted below are some of the best hybrid cars of this season! Check out these classy hybrid cars!

• Mercury Milan
• Toyota Camry
• Mercury Mariner SUV
• Toyota Highlander SUV
• Lexus GS 450h
• Ford Fusion
• Toyota Prius
• Honda Insight EX
• Lexus RX 450h

Those were some of the coolest hybrid cars to have ever hit the market. Besides being environmental friendly, most of these models look and feel the same as their conventional counterparts. With great comfort, elegant style and bold designs these new generation hybrids undoubtedly deserve to rule the roads!