2007 Hybrid Cars: A Review

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.

The 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.

The Saturn Aura Hybrid

The sedan, Saturn definitely knows how to turn heads with its looks. But that it perhaps as far as its edge goes. A peep under the hood would tell us that more than an attractive hybrid sedan, the Saturn may just as well be mistaken as a thirsty elephant lapping up as much as 16 gallons of gas, thus, relinquishing its would-have-been place at the list cost and fuel-efficient hybrid cars for 2007. Hybrid car reviews in magazines are just as relentless, dubbing the Saturn as one of the worst performing hybrid cars of the year.

The Nissan Altima Hybrid

As far as fuel economy is concerned, the 2007 Nissan Altima is really quite the player in the field. Albeit the 2007 model mean that you would have to cash out about $1200 a year on fuel alone, the 2007 hybrid from Nissan still manages to go as far as 702 miles on full tank. It seems to beat its competition in Toyota hybrid but the trick is that Nissan actually has a larger tank that holds as much as 20 gallons of fuel. For the more careful hybrid fan, it may not be prudent to go for the Altima but for those who find gas stops a hassle, the 2007 Nissan Altima may just be the hybrid for them.

2007 Honda Civic Hybrid Car

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.

By: Anton Rowd

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