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According to hybridvehicle.org, the definition of hybrid vehicle is: “A vehicle with more than one power source such as a small internal combustion engine and an electric motor.” Hybrids are increasing in popularity, as the 21st-century mentality seems to point north to going green.
· Common Hybrids:
o Chevrolet Volt:
o Pros:
§ A car fast approaching markets; arguably the most fuel-efficient car in the market
§ Great looks inside and out
§ Being built by a reformed General Motors (GM), quality and attention to detail is consistently better than previous GM models
· Wheels and stereo system for instance, both environmentally friendly and energy saving
§ Many standard features
§ Good power on the go
§ Oodles of safety features
§ Still has that American touch to it
o Cons:
§ Pricey for such a range of vehicles
§ Backseat strictly limited to two
§ Requires specific home charger
§ Buttons and knobs, a tad sensitive
§ Brakes—not much confidence in them
o Toyota Prius
o Pros:
§ Great versatility
§ Reasonable price
§ Space efficient
§ Many options available
§ All your celebs should have one by now
o Cons:
§ Looks horrible
§ Driving position extremely awkward
§ Lacks interior quality
§ Entire front dash including speedometer seems overly cluttered
o Lexus RX450h:
o Pros:
§ Great fuel economy being the creation of a high class Toyota
§ An amazing SUV with luxury material, luxury feel, and quality
· Mark Levinson speakers (optional)
· Soft touch leather
· Power boot
· New
§ Lexus = guaranteed smoothness and refinement
§ Great on long journeys
§ Great reliability
§ Got kids?
o Cons:
§ Price more than gas powered sibling; equipment the same
§ Compared to gas powered sibling, exterior hard to differentiate
§ Nose of the vehicle, either a love or hate relationship
§ Optional 4WD system not much faith
o Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid:
o Pros:
§ Being a Mercedes, quality and reliability come as standard
§ A prestigious, yet environmentally friendly car
§ Additional quietness due to hybrid system
§ Numerous safety features
§ More nimble than gas powered sibling
§ Many standard features
· Parktronic
· Mood lighting
· Massage seats
· Active suspension
· PRE-SAFE
§ German touch which one has to love
§ Fits in the lobby of any hotel
o Cons:
§ Price more than gas powered sibling (S350); equipment more or less the same, less powerful
§ Steep pricing
§ Heavier than gas powered sibling
§ 7-G Tronic gearshift tricky to use when working your way into a tight lot
· Though there are many more hybrids out in the market, this list provides a general gist of the concept. Hybrids come at a cost—the highest rate of insurance claims comes from hybrid vehicles themselves. Take into consideration though, that you’re taking one step closer to nature.
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