| Here is a compilation of the more popular | | | | Honda's line up includes an SUV, in this case |
| hybrid cars available in the market. A who's | | | | the Honda Pilot. It has been noted to have |
| who in hybrids, listed here are some of the | | | | really low emissions and efficient injection. |
| key features of the notable ones when it | | | | It incorporates the VCM system (which stands |
| comes to hybrid technology. | | | | for Variable Cylinder Management), a system |
| | | | that increases mileage conversely |
| Toyota is recognized by many to be leading | | | | proportional with fuel consumption. |
| the innovations and setting the trends for | | | | |
| hybrid technology in automobiles. So let us | | | | |
| take a look first at Toyota hybrid cars. | | | | |
| | | | A Hybrid SUV and Hybrid Sedan from Saturn |
| Toyota's Versions | | | | |
| | | | Saturn has two editions from its hybrid |
| The Toyota Camry 2008 hybrid has all the | | | | stable: the VUE Green Line Hybrid SUV and the |
| safety and fuel efficiency that this model is | | | | Aura Green Line Hybrid sedan. The SUV is |
| known for. At 34 miles to the gallon along | | | | guaranteed to deliver better mileage, |
| the highways, the Camry Hybrid delivers the | | | | purportedly 20% more, compared to its other |
| fuel efficiency and low emission levels | | | | conventional VUE counterparts. The Aura |
| expected of hybrids. | | | | Hybrid, on the other hand, has one of the |
| | | | lowest prices for hybrid sedans in the market |
| The Prius, on the other hand, is considered | | | | and acceptable EPA ratings of 28 miles per |
| by many hybrid lovers as the lowest-priced | | | | gallon for city driving and 35 miles to the |
| hybrid compact there is. Introduced to | | | | gallon on the highway. |
| America around ten years ago, the Prius | | | | |
| Hybrid has been resilient in staying on the | | | | Volkswagen, Too? |
| popularity charts as far as hybrids are | | | | |
| concerned. With the highest fuel efficiency | | | | Yes, Volkswagen Hybrids are also available. |
| ratings and most reasonable prices, the Prius | | | | And why not? Volkswagen is also one |
| Hybrid takes the credit. | | | | committed, environmentally responsible |
| | | | company. This German carmaker is working on |
| In addition to these sedans, Toyota includes | | | | the Jetta Hybrid with its small engine that |
| in its lineup the 2008 Highlander Hybrid and | | | | delivers great power with the assistance of a |
| Hybrid Limited, a great SUV hybrid; then | | | | twin charger that will ensure high |
| there are the hybrid minivans, the Estima, | | | | fuel-efficiency and low emission. |
| Sienna, and Previa hybrids. | | | | |
| | | | The Touran HyMotion from Volkswagen is |
| | | | experimenting along the hydrogen fuel cell |
| | | | lines. These fuel cells ensure economy and |
| Honda's Entries | | | | efficiency as no fossil fuels are used to |
| | | | drive the HyMotion. Zero emission is |
| The Civic Hybrid 2007 model has a VTEC | | | | achieved, as water is the only by-product |
| engine, supported by an electric motor that | | | | waste in the process of harnessing hydrogen |
| delivers the power without the attendant fuel | | | | and oxygen to generate the power. Volkswagen |
| consumption. It has the standard Honda | | | | is also reportedly working on a hybrid |
| exterior design and instrumentation. | | | | version of the popular Golf series, again |
| | | | featuring lesser fuel consumption levels. |
| The Accord Hybrid is the more luxurious | | | | |
| stablemate of the Civic. Its VTEC and CVT | | | | And last but not the least, a hybrid |
| features deliver one of power and torque, and | | | | convertible? |
| it has achieved notable EPA ratings for fuel | | | | |
| efficiency and gas emissions. | | | | Yes there is one: the Saab Hybrid |
| | | | convertible, incorporating the Saab Bio-Power |
| The original Honda hybrid, the Honda Insight, | | | | concept for fuel savings and better renewable |
| is another highly efficient Honda | | | | energy harnessing. |
| gas-electric combo hybrid vehicle. It | | | | |
| maintains Honda's looks and innovations. | | | | With all these hybrid cars in the market, the |
| | | | choice is yours. |