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*Below are the top 10 hybrid vehicle fuel economy leaders currently available to consumers

Toyota Prius hybrid 1.) The Toyota Prius Hybrid
A gas-electric hybrid that continues to set the standard for environmentally-friendly transportation.
One million cars have been sold in the U.S. as of April 2011. 51 city; 48 hwy-mpg
Ford Fusion hybrid

Mercury Milan hybrid

Lincoln MKZ hybrid
2.) The Ford Fusion Hybrid FWD
Ford has high hopes for the Fusion hybrid, which can operate on the electric power at up to 47 miles per hour. It features a 2.5-liter inline-four with 155 horsepower and 136 pound-feet of torque bolted up to a CVT transmission. 41 city; 36 hwy-mpg

The Mercury Milan Hybrid FWD
Unique SmartGauge with EcoGuide provides multiple categories of information in real-time, reacting to how the car is being driven. Regenerative braking captures 94% of the energy used under braking and applies it to charging the system's nickel-metal hydride battery.
41 city; 36 hwy-mpg

The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid FWD
Has a 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle engine and two electric motors, which combined produce 191 horsepower. 41 city; 36 hwy-mpg
Honda Civic hybrid

Honda Insight hybrid
3.) The Honda Civic Hybrid
Combines a 1.3 liter iVTEC 4-cylinder engine with a 20-hp electric motor to deliver a total of 110 hp. The nickel metal hydride battery pack has a 158 volt output. In addition to turning the engine off at stops, the Civic can save fuel by de-activating all of its cylinders and cruise under electric motor power alone in some circumstances. 40 city; 43 hwy-mpg

The Honda Insight Hybrid
The hybrid heart of the system is the fifth generation of Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system. The lightweight, ultra-thin electric motor between the engine and transmission puts out 10 kilowatts (13 horsepower). It is powered by a flat nickel metal hydride battery pack that sits below the cargo floor between the rear wheels. 40 city; 43 hwy-mpg
Honda CR-Z automatic hybrid 4.) The Honda CR-Z Hybrid (automatic)
The continuously variable transmission (CVT) consists of a drive pulley and driven pulley that are linked by a steel belt, and operates sort of like a 10-speed bicycle. It combines the fuel economy of a high-gear ratio manual transmission, the performance of a low-gear manual with the smooth, stepless shifting of a conventional geared automatic transmission. 35 city; 39 hwy-mpg
Lexus HS 250h hybrid 5.) The Lexus HS 250h Hybrid
The front-drive HS, which stands for “harmonious sedan,” is Lexus’s first dedicated hybrid. The complete hybrid system in the Lexus is fully 40 percent more powerful than that of the Prius: 187 horsepower compared to 134. Lexus says the powertrain enables the HS to hit 60 mph from stop in 8.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 112 mph. 35 city; 34 hwy-mpg

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Ford Escape hybrid

Mazda Tribute hybrid

Mercury Mariner hybrid
6.) The Ford Escape Hybrid FWD
Powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine linked to an electric motor, the net result is acceleration similar to that of a V6, and can run solely on electric power in low-load conditions. 34 city; 31 hwy-mpg

The Mazda Tribute Hybrid 2WD
Combines two electric motors, one to drive the wheels, the other to turn over the 2.3-liter four-cylinder gas engine, improving fuel economy in city driving by allowing the vehicle to be powered by electric power only. 34 city; 30 hwy-mpg

The Mercury Mariner Hybrid FWD
Combines a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gas engine alongside an electric motor that delivers 177 horsepower. Beyond the high fuel economy for its class, the Mariner has a responsive hybrid drive train and excellent crash safety features. 34 city; 31 hwy-mpg
Smart Fortwo Cabriolet hybrid

Smart Fortwo Coupe hybrid
7.) The Smart ForTwo Hybrid (Cabriolet)
Ranked one of the most fuel efficient vehicles of the year, under the hood the 70 horsepower 1-liter three-cylinder engine and Smart’s “automated manual” five-speed transmission remain unchanged. It's great for urban areas in that a person can get in between the traffic and can park in smaller spaces easily which in some cities has a great advantage. 33 city; 41 hwy-mpg

The Smart ForTwo Hybrid (Coupe)
The Smart Fortwo is so small that it has its own classification: a runabout. It is a two seater designed for city driving and great gas mileage, trading cabin space and trunk space for gas mileage. 33 city; 41 hwy-mpg
Nissan Altima hybrid 8.) The Nissan Altima Hybrid
An ideal hybrid sedan, it has the gasoline version’s stylish exterior, a quality interior, good handling and impressive fuel economy, carrying a 2.5-liter engine that provides 158 horsepower and an electric motor capable of providing an extra 40 horses for a total of 198 horsepower.
33 city; 33 hwy-mpg
Lexus RX 450h hybrid 9.) The Lexus RX 450h Hybrid 2WD
The combination of a 3.5-liter V6 engine and rear-mounted electric motor-generator gives it the performance of a 4.5-liter engine. The RX 450h features a cooled exhaust-gas recirculation system which boosts fuel economy by reducing engine pumping losses. 32 city; 28 hwy-mpg
Honda CR-Z manual hybrid 10.) The Honda CR-Z Hybrid (manual)
Powered by a gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain which carries a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder, 16-valve i-VTEC gas engine and 10-kilowatt Nickel Metal Hydride battery pack. That makes for an output of 122-hp at 6,000 rpm and maximum torque of 128 lb-ft at 1,000 rpm when mated to the 6-speed manual. 31 city; 37 hwy-mpg

 



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