Best Hybrid Car » Hybrid Suvs http://best-hybrid-car.com Providing Reviews and Information on Hybrid Cars Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:53:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Best Hybrid SUVs http://best-hybrid-car.com/hybrid-suvs/best-hybrid-suvs/ http://best-hybrid-car.com/hybrid-suvs/best-hybrid-suvs/#comments Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:17:27 +0000 http://best-hybrid-car.com/?p=46 A few short years ago the idea of a hybrid SUV was nearly unthinkable.  It was thought that the cars were too big and bulky to be effective as a hybrid vehicle.  People want to maintain the style of an SUV however, and this has sparked a demand for the hybrid SUV.  But with more and more on the market every year there are bound to be some that miss the mark.  This is not the case in this list; these are the top three hybrid SUVs for 2009.

In the category of affordable midsize SUVs, there is only one that can be ranked the best.  The 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is that vehicle.  This hybrid SUV was redesigned last year to offer a more spacious interior and a refined, smoother ride.  The price is a little steep compared to the non-hybrid Highlander, but it is the top of the class with the hybrid SUV market.  This year the Highlander remains unchanged and is seen as an excellent family vehicle.  The Highlander also does well in government crash tests.  It earned five stars for driver safety and four stars for passenger safety in frontal crash tests.  It gets five stars in all aspects of side crash safety.  And on top of the safety and great performance, it will get you 27 mpg in the city, which is top notch for the hybrid SUV.

The top hybrid SUV in the luxury midsize category is the 2009 Lexus RX 400h.   Despite the high price its driving performance is comparable to its non-hybrid counterpart.  It is one out of two luxury hybrid SUVs in this class on the market currently and it far outshines its competitor in performance.  One drawback is that although it is a hybrid SUV it is not intended for off-roading.  In safety the Lexus RX 400h earned five stars in all frontal and side crash testing.  There are also several additional safety features that help make you feel all the more comfortable in your luxury vehicle.

Among the large SUVs the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid takes top honors.  Its performance is well ranked, although as with most other hybrid SUVs it can seem a bit top heavy in handling.  This is the debut year of the Escalade Hybrid and it is anticipated to not disappoint.  The exterior is sleek and luxurious looking.  It closely resembles its non-hybrid sibling but with much better gas mileage.  Reviewers feel the interior leaves a little to be desired but is overall above most others.  Safety is above reproach, with five stars in all frontal crash tests.  Its gas mileage is not the best at 20 mpg in the city but the Escalade Hybrid still remains one of the top vehicles in the hybrid SUV world today

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