SUV Hybrids

By: Johan Young

2009 mercury mariner hybrid

Sport utility vehicles have been famous for their features and looks. When they came out, the vehicle became a favorite among celebrities and people were more than willing to purchase it. Unfortunately a lot of people are also against it for its size and fuel consumption. It does have the power but at the expense of your wallet and environmental conscience (that is if you have one). Fortunately Ford has decided to follow in the Footsteps of the Toyota Prius. The first ever hybrid car sold on the market.

Due to soaring gas prices, the new technology was supported and Toyota dominated the hybrid automobile market. Ford made a hybrid version of their Ford Escape which started the SUV hybrids. After the successful launch of the Ford Escape, Toyota decided to jump on the bandwagon and created the Highlander Hybrid SUV.

Nowadays, SUV hybrids are fast becoming one of the most popular vehicles on the road today.  In fact, online searches for a SUV hybrids in 2008 and 2009 are among the highest for all hybrid cars.  With various models available now and several new ones scheduled to reach auto dealers later this year and in early 2010, is very reasonable if we give more attention on SUV hybrids.

Whether you own a hybrid now or you’re planning to buy one in the future, I encourage you to continue to update the information in the 1st-in-hybrid.com, you can check back for reviews, articles, and latest information about SUV hybrids.

Here description Hybrid Vehicle Gas Mileage Estimates (city/hwy) (2008 & 2009 Hybrid SUV models)

34/30 mpg:  2008 Mazda Tribute (AWD)
34/30 mpg:  2009 Ford Escape (AWD)
34/30 mpg:  2009 Mercury Mariner (4WD)
27/32 mpg:  2008 Saturn Vue Green Line (2WD)
27/25 mpg:  2008 Toyota Highlander (AWD)
26/24 mpg:  2008 Lexus 400h (AWD)
21/22 mpg:  2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (2WD)
20/20 mpg:  2009 GMC Yukon (4WD)
20/21 mpg:  2009 Cadillac Escalade

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