· 8. Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
Fuel Range: 34 Hwy/26 City
MSRP: $25,555 - $25,555
Invoice: $24,149 - $24,149
The highly anticipated Chevy Malibu Hybrid made its debut in 2008 utilizing GM's "mild hybrid system" which uses a belt-alternator starter (BAS) to assist the gas engine. The Malibu Hybrid is built on the same platform as the Saturn Aura Green Line, which also has a hybrid option
The 2009 Mariner Hybrid offers buyers an earth-friendly alternative to regular SUV's. Its hybrid system provides reduced emissions, increased mileage, while still providing all the normal useful SUV features. In '09 it uses a new, larger 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine linked to an electric motor
· 6. Ford Escape Hybrid
Fuel Range: 31 Hwy/34 City
MSRP: $29,305 - $33,385
Invoice: $27,112 - $30,826
The 2009 Escape Hybrid offers buyers an earth-friendly alternative to regular SUV's. Its hybrid system provides reduced emissions, increased mileage, while still providing all the normal useful SUV features. The '09 Escape Hybrid uses a new, larger 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine linked to an electric motor.
· 7. Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
Fuel Economy: 22 Hwy/21 City
MSRP: $50,455 - $53,260
Invoice: $46,923 - $49,532
GM's advanced 2-mode hybrid system conserves energy by using an electrically variable transmission, a 300-volt storage system and a 332-hp 6.0L Vortec V8 engine with Active Fuel Management. The Tahoe Hybrid is able to accelerate using only the electric motor.
The new 2009 Mazda Tribute Hybrid is Mazda's latest addition to their
lineup. The Tribute's hybrid drivetrain generates 155 net horsepower
and is controlled by a continuously variable automatic transmission.