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The 8^th-Best Selling Hybrid: GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrids

The GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrids offer the same capabilities and seating as the Cadillac Escalade hybrid. However, with much lower price tags, it’s not hard to see why 5,876 buyers went for the Tahoe and Yukon in 2008, compared to the 801 buyers who chose the Escalade Hybrid.

But the GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrids aren’t just pale imitations of the Escalade. The Tahoe Hybrid was named the 2008 Green Car of the Year by the Green Car Journal, giving it some green street-cred. Like the Escalade Hybrid, the GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrids’ size prevents them from getting great fuel economy, but for people who need to haul lots of people or tow heavy loads, the extra mpg, not matter how small, is a big benefit.

The 9^th-Best Selling Hybrid: Lexus LS 600h

Of course, there are plenty of car buyers who want a luxury hybrid without having to drive a large SUV like the Escalade. 980 people purchased the Lexus LS600h, the largest and most luxurious hybrid car produced by Toyota Motor Corp., Lexus’ parent company, in 2008.

With a manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) that starts above $100,000, the Lexus LS600h obviously isn’t for people who are looking to save a little cash on gas. In fact, the LS600h only gets an EPA-estimated 22 MPG on the highway and 20 MPG in the city. The LS600h is an interesting hybrid because the electric motor not only can power the car at slow speeds to save gas, it can also provide a power boost to the gas engine. That makes the Lexus LS600h the hybrid of choice for well-heeled buyers looking to add a little thrill to their green driving.

The 10^th-Best Selling Hybrid: Escalade Hybrid

As a MVP winner of Super Bowl XLIII, Santonio Holmes is allowed to choose any car from Cadillac’s line-up, and he choose the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid.

In 2008, 801 purchasers opted for the car that proves ‘eco-drive’ does not mean you have to sacrifice performance. The Escalade Hybrid combines a V-8 engine, high-tech interior features, seating for up to eight passengers, and towing ability with a 25 percent improvement in fuel economy compared to the standard Escalade. While the Escalade Hybrid’s size prevents it from getting the same fuel economy as smaller hybrids, it allows purchasers who want lots of luxury, space and utility, to make a little greener choice.

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