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Best hybrid cars

(Updated May 6, 2012 5:27 PM PDT)
Wayne Cunningham
Wayne Cunningham
Senior editor
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 automaker is working on a hybrid model. We've picked our top hybrid cars based on great gas mileage and good performance.

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco

The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco is a competent highway cruiser with a good baseline of cabin tech, but its eAssist mild-hybrid system doesn't really deliver the miles per gallon.

Price: $25,235.00 (check prices)

4 stars

Very good

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2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco

2012 Toyota Prius C Editors' Choice - 2012 Toyota Prius C

As the latest member of the Prius family, the 2012 Toyota Prius C shows off a very modern, high-tech cabin, along with excellent fuel economy, in a size city dwellers will find easy to park.

Price: $18,950.00 (check prices)

4 stars

Excellent

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2012 Toyota Prius C

2012 Toyota Prius v

Excellent fuel economy and a large, airy cabin make the 2012 Toyota Prius v a very practical choice for families, and new electronics give it a modern tech edge.

Price: $29,990.00 (check prices)

4 stars

Very good

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2012 Toyota Prius v

2012 Lexus CT 200h

The 2012 Lexus CT 200h's good looks are complemented by its excellent practicality, but it lacks power and its cabin tech falls short of the cutting edge.

Price: $31,750.00 (check prices)

4 stars

Very good

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2012 Lexus CT 200h

2012 Buick LaCrosse

With a price around $30,000 and fuel economy around 30 mpg, the 2012 Buick LaCrosse represents luxury at a discount, but it still needs work on its cabin electronics integration.

Price: $29,960.00 (check prices)

4 stars

Excellent

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2012 Buick LaCrosse

2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE

The Entune-powered 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE offers perhaps the best blend of performance, efficiency, and cabin comfort in Toyota's portfolio of vehicles.

Price: $27,400.00 (check prices)

4 stars

Very good

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2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE

2012 Infiniti M Hybrid Editors' Choice - 2012 Infiniti M Hybrid

The 2012 Infiniti M35h pushes the envelope with its hybrid system and its driver assistance features, making for one of the most economical luxury sedans, without sacrificing power.

Price: $53,700.00 (check prices)

4 stars

Excellent

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2012 Infiniti M Hybrid

2011 Chevrolet Volt Editors' Choice - 2011 Chevrolet Volt

Although pricey, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt will work excellently for anyone who commutes less than 40 miles, as it requires almost no gas during a typical week while providing a comfortable ride.

Price: $40,280.00 (check prices)

4 stars

Excellent

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2011 Chevrolet Volt

2011 Honda CR-Z

Although it's a fun, low-power car with sharp looks, the 2011 Honda CR-Z gains little from its hybrid system, and its cabin tech is barely average.

Price: $23,300.00 (check prices)

4 stars

OK

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2011 Honda CR-Z

2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

The 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid makes for a high-tech cruiser. It's a comfortable car with impressive body styling and useful cabin electronics.

Price: $25,795.00 (check prices)

4 stars

Very good

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2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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