Wednesday, February 04, 2009

Review of 2007 Hybrid Cars

By Anton Rowd

The auto industry has seen the emergence of different technologies on hybrid electric cars following Toyota's release of its first model, Prius, in 2001. Of course, the concept of hybrid cars is still the same as in all cars. The difference lies in the engine designs. Reviews has it that the 2007 hybrid cars are now more auto technologically-advanced than any car manufactured before. And the best part is that car manufacturers all over are aiming to develop even better hybrid cars in the future to compete in the market! Here are some examples of the more popular hybrid cars for the year.

Toyota Prius

Toyota Prius is still remains top on the hybrid car lists as the most fuel efficient and the most reliable hybrid car in the industry by going over 25 miles with as little as a dollar in the gas tank. Often mistaken for a compact for its mid-size, it has the smallest tank for its class.

Saturn Aura Hybrid Car

For an ordinary-looking mold such as a sedan, the Saturn hybrid car is really quite the head-turner. However, a quick look under the hood would tell you that this beauty tells another story. Though it may look good for the year 2007, the Saturn may just as well be listed among the worst performing hybrids in its class for the year. As a mid-size car that laps up as much as 16 gallons of gas, its engine seems more like a thirsty Safari animal rather than a cost- and fuel-efficient hybrid car.

2007 Nissan Altima

If you're looking for fuel economy, then the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid car is just the one for you. Although you may have to spend as much as $1200 annually for gas alone, the 2007 Nissan Altima can still manage to run as far as 702 miles on full tank. At first glance, it seems to beat Toyota in this event but the real trick actually lies in Nissan Altima's gas tank that holds as much as 20 gallons of gas, allowing it to run distances with minimal stopping for gas.

Honda Civic Hybrid

The latest model of Honda Civic hybrid car is probably the closest runner-up to the top selling in the field, the Toyota hybrid. The Honda Civic was placed under the top selling gas-car, and now, it seems that it can even further prove its own worth in the hybrid car arena as well with a tank slightly larger than Toyota's Prius, running for 554 miles on its full tank. This edge is definitely quite an improvement from its last hybrid model. Hybrid car aficionados should not be surprised, therefore, to find it on top of the 2007 Hybrid car list once the Prius stocks run low. - 2368

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