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Editors' top hybrid cars

Wayne Cunningham
Wayne Cunningham, Senior Editor
Updated June 19, 2007
Hybrid cars complement gas engines with electric motors to improve gas mileage or to increase power through the use of a combined propulsion system. Toyota and Honda are both major players in the hybrid space, but just about every other carmaker is working on a hybrid model. We've picked our top cars based on great gas mileage and good performance.
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Editors' top hybrid cars
Product Editors' rating Price Summary
2008 Lexus LS 600h 
2008 Lexus LS 600h
9.7 out of 10 9.7
Spectacular
Review date:
06/15/2007
$104000
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The 2008 Lexus LS 600h is a classy car with all the tech you could ask for, both under the hood and in the cabin. Its hybrid system gives it a better environmental pedigree than its luxury class competitors, and its driving performance is very good.
Specs: 5.0-liter V8

2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid 
2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid
9.0 out of 10 9.0
Spectacular
Review date:
05/30/2006
$26200
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Easy on the eyes and the pocketbook, user- as well as ecofriendly, the Toyota Camry Hybrid is a fitting front-runner in the new generation of hybrid sedans.
Specs: sedan, Hybrid, Hybrid

2007 Lexus GS 450h 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) 
2007 Lexus GS 450h 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
9.0 out of 10 9.0
Spectacular
Review date:
08/03/2006
$54900
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With more horsepower than most sports sedans, a hybrid engine, and a long list of tech features, the Lexus GS 450h is a consummate package of comfort, performance, and technology.
Specs: sedan, Base, Hybrid

2007 Honda Civic Hybrid 
2007 Honda Civic Hybrid
7.8 out of 10 7.8
Very good
Review date:
04/16/2007
$24350
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Honda's reputation for practical economy is shown in the Civic Hybrid, well-built and simply designed to sip fuel. Interior tech options are usefully done, making this Honda a great commuter sedan.
Specs: Sedan, Hybrid, Hybrid

2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 
2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
7.7 out of 10 7.7
Very good
Review date:
05/16/2007
$26955
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The 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid has the practical configuration of a small SUV, along with the low emissions and good fuel economy of a hybrid. Its cabin electronics are up-to-date, although not extraordinary.
Specs: SUV, Base, Hybrid

2006 Honda Accord Hybrid 
2006 Honda Accord Hybrid
7.0 out of 10 7.0
Very good
Review date:
06/12/2006
A comfortable, stylish car with limited audio components, the 2006 Honda Accord Hybrid is a pleasure to drive when it gets going, but with a higher price tag and lower gas mileage than the 2006 Accord EX, potential buyers will question the wisdom of buying one.
Specs: sedan, Hybrid, Hybrid

2006 Lexus RX 400h 
2006 Lexus RX 400h
7.6 out of 10 7.6
Very good
Review date:
05/16/2005
As the first luxury SUV hybrid, the Lexus RX 400h makes a good first impression with its power, its fuel efficiency, and its technology.
Specs: SUV, Base, Gas, Hybrid with CVT

2005 Toyota Prius 
2005 Toyota Prius
7.1 out of 10 7.1
Very good
Review date:
05/12/2005
$21815
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Thanks to a seamless and sophisticated power system, the 2005 Toyota Prius delivers excellent gas mileage and comfort, making it the best hybrid on the road today.
Specs: hatchback, Base, Hybrid with CVT

2007 Ford Escape Hybrid 
2007 Ford Escape Hybrid
6.7 out of 10 6.7
Good
Review date:
10/09/2006
$25655
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With this hybrid's price falling, it becomes a solid proposition in an all-around city driver. Sized well and easy to drive, the Escape Hybrid is a useful, advanced vehicle let down a bit by its amenities. Prospective buyers might want to wait for the next model year, which should see an overall upgrade.
Specs: SUV, Base, Hybrid

 






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