Hybrid Car Comparison – Sport Utility Vehicles
A hybrid vehicle has always been associated with a small, oddly shaped car with a horribly underpowered engine and a stratospherically high economy rating. As the technology begins to mature, however, manufacturers are becoming more prone to introducing it to different segments of the market. The upcoming Lexus GS 600h is a prime example of a sedan pushing the limits of conventional and hybrid technology; featuring over 430 horsepower, it will be the most powerful hybrid on the planet, dethroning the venerable Lexus GS 450h.
When it comes to SUVs, however, the hybrid market is just beginning to develop. Ford has released two strong entrants, the Escape and Mariner hybrids, and Saturn has introduced the phenomenal Vue Green Line. Already well established are the Lexus RX 400h and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
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