subject: Most Fuel Efficient Hybrids Cars [print this page] Hybrid cars are vehicles which are equipped with two different power engines simultaneously, usually a combination of internal combustion engine & electric motor. These cars are a blessing for reduction of environmental pollution, less fuel consumption and making the world a better place to live in. Todays Hybrid vehicles can reduce air emissions of smog-forming pollutants by up to 90% and cut carbon dioxide emissions to more than half. Surely this is the reason behind rise in demand for hybrid cars at very fast pace around the world. Many countries are supporting the use of Hybrids by providing economic benefits.
Those of you planning to buy a hybrid here is a list of most fuel efficient hybrids available in the world automobile market. This list is based on survey reports and sales of these vehicles. This list is set up to assist you get the best choice as per your needs, requirements and available brands.
1. Toyota Prius
This is the best selling hybrid vehicle and very strong contributor to the success of Toyota Motor in recent years. The latest upgrade of this car was introduced in 2010. Toyota Prius is very fuel saving car. So silent you never know it is moving near you. For gasoline engine power is 134 horsepower and 24 more horsepower from an electric motor, the family car responds very well to daily necessities. Fuel consumption (city / highway) (lit/100km): 4.61/4.9
2. Honda Civic Hybrid
The five seat sedan is equipped with four-cylinder engine with 1.3 liters capacity, electric motor with a capacity of 10 kW equivalent to 13.4 horsepower. Honda Civic Hybrid is a good choice for all customers. Fuel consumption (city / highway) (lit/100km): 5.88/5.23
3. Honda Insight
The latest version, the Insight 2010 Insight is a car equipped with hybrid engines similar to the Civic Hybrid engines, which power the vehicle remains the same as 110 horsepower. Fuel consumption (city / highway) (lit/100km): 5.88/5.47
4. Nissan Altima Hybrid
The Altima Hybrid can only be shipped in California. With gasoline 2.5-liter four-cylinder and electric motor, the Altima Hybrid has a maximum capacity of 198 horsepower. The basic price is that Nissan made $ 27,370. Fuel consumption (city / highway) (lit/100km): 6.72/7.13
5. Toyota Camry Hybrid
Camry Hybrid. Equipped with four-cylinder gasoline engine 2.4 liter with a maximum capacity of the gasoline engine is 147 horsepower, gasoline engine with an electric motor with a capacity of 40 horsepower, the total capacity of the Camry Hybrid is 187 horsepower. The car can travel nearly 50 miles, just use the electric motor. The advantage of the Toyota Camry Hybrid interior is spacious, luxurious style of a sedan. Fuel consumption (city / highway) (lit/100km): 7.13/6.92
6. Volkswagen Jetta TDI
This is the only vehicle in the list are equipped with diesel engines. Jetta has to show that a vehicle equipped with diesel engines are not meant to noise, odor emissions. This car has the speed and good acceleration, quiet and fuel efficient. Equipped with Twin Turbo 2.0-liter engine, maximum capacity reached 140 horsepower. Fuel consumption (city / highway) (lit/100km): 7.84/5.74
7. Toyota Yaris
Toyota, though small in size and longer than the Smart Fortwo more than 110 cm, but the Yaris has four seats to better meet the everyday needs of people. The engine 1.5-liter four-cylinder, Toyota Yaris has a maximum capacity of 106 horsepower, the car uses front-drive system and transmission of issuance. This is not a vehicle for large families or friends, but with affordable, this car is the smart choice for everyone. Fuel consumption (city / highway) (lit/100km): 8.11/6.53
One of the most hybrids in demand are listed there are many more and more coming in. Some of the Japanese hybrids cars mentioned in the above list are also available as used cars from Japan. Best quality and low price, do check the stocks at http://www.jimex.co.jp/stocklist.php.
by: Anthony Mendonza
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