Want to feel good about yourself? Buy a hybrid car. You’ll immediately get a warm fuzzy feeling for doing your share to protect the environment. It will also be hard to wipe the smile off your face when you zip past the service station the next time the price of gas shoots up. In fact, buying a hybrid makes sense on a whole bunch of levels, especially as the latest models combine style, comfort and performance with fuel economy. At 3LUXE, we plugged ourselves deep into the hybrid research to bring you three “Best Of” picks that will have you feeling good and loving life.
Remember the first Honda Civics you saw back in the early 1970s? They were unsightly sub-compacts that looked every bit as “buggy” as the VW Beetle. Love ‘em or loathe ‘em, those first Civics were setting the standards for great fuel economy, just like the Honda Civic Hybrid is today. Honda has been making quick, nimble cars that sip gas for a long time, and the Civic Hybrid is its best economy car yet. A feat of engineering, the ’07 model’s new power-train is 5% lighter and delivers 20... FULL REVIEW
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For those of us who like to feel smart when we buy something, the Toyota Prius hybrid has a lot to like. The Prius’ Hybrid Synergy Drive technology is an industry leader, seamlessly integrating its peppy gas engine and emissions-free electric motor while getting an EPA-estimated 55 mpg (combined city/highway). That’s about as smart as it gets. Combine the fantastic fuel economy with an astronomical resale value and sky-high customer satisfaction ratings and you’ve got pure genius. The uniqu... FULL REVIEW
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We all want to do our share to protect the environment, but sacrificing a sweet ride is a bitter pill to swallow. Unfortunately, the words “hybrid” and “luxury” were never mentioned together in the automobile industry—until now. Meet the Lexus GS 450h, a decidedly luxurious ride in an amazing hybrid package. The Lexus GS 450h has all the power and performance you’d want in a sleek, sculpted sedan, with a wide wheelbase and aggressive look combined with a 3.5-liter, V-6 engine and perman... FULL REVIEW
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