Overview Of Hybrid Cars From 2009 - 2011. Plus, Preview of the 2014 Infiniti Q50

Author:
Michele
Updated date:
Apr 28, 2014

Hybrid Vehicles 2009 - 2011

Remember when Hybrid cars first started coming out and how their looks were lacking. Some of these early cars were almost comical in their looks. Now with a new breed of hybrid cars coming out the face of theses automobiles has improved greatly. Earlier I had written about the Karma Fisker which is a high end luxury car but does not fit everyone’s budget. A few of the cars and SUV’s that will be cover are the 2011 Honda CR-Z and the 2011 Chevrolet Volt. These and other’s are affordable beauties with the ever growing popular hybrid cars.

I am going back to 2009 and up to the new hybrids of 2011 to give an over view of their MPG, MSRP and other information that will be pertinent to that particular auto. I was going to do short reviews of the new 2011 autos that are coming out but not everyone is in the market for a new vehicle, but this is a good time to make a deal on a 2010 with the release of the 2011 hybrids vehicles.

Hybrids

2009 Lineup of Hybrids

Chevorlet Malibu:

26 city, 34 hwy mpg.
2.4 liter Ecotec four-cylinder engine.
36-volt electric starter-motor-generator tied to a nickel metal hydride battery pack.
164 horsepower.
MSRP: $24,645

Honda Civic

40 city, 45 hwy mpg.
1.3 liter iVTEC 4-cylinder engine
20-hp electric motor to deliver a total of 110 hp.
110 horsepower.
Storage in the rear trunk is limited.
MSRP: $23,800

Ford Escape

30 city, 27 hwy mpg, AWD version.
2.5-liter engine
177 horsepower.
Not considered ideal for harsh weather or off road conditions.
MSRP:$29,900

Cadillac Escalade

20 city, 21 hwy mpg.
6 Liter V 8 with two mode hybrid transmission.
MSRP 70,685

Chrysler Aspen

20 city, 22 hwy mpg
5.7 liter V 8 with two mode hybrid transmission
MSRP $44,770

Chevrolet Silverado

21 city, 22 hwy mpg.
6 liter V 8 with two mode hybrid transmission
MSRP $38,020

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Lexus GS 450h

22 city, 25 hwy mpg
3.5 liter V 6 electric motor
MSRP $56,400

Mazda Tribute

33 city, 29 hwy
2.3 liter 4 cylinder
133 horsepower
This car was only available in California upon it’s release.

Toyota Camry

33 city, 34 hwy mpg.
2.4 liter 4 cylinder with electric motor.
MSRP $25,150

Toyota Prius

48 city, 45 hwy mpg.
1.5 liter.
110 horsepower.

2010 Hybrid Vehicles

2010 Lineup of Hybrid Vehicles

Ford Escape

34 city, 31 hwy mpg, front wheel drive.
2.5 liter.
153 horsepower.
Two electric motors.
Third electric motor if you buy the four wheel drive option.

Ford Fusion

18 city, 22 hwy mpg.
2.5 liter in-line 4.
Can achieve 1400 miles on one tank.
MSRP $19,270

Mazda Tribute

34 city, 31 hwy mpg.
2.5 liter 4 cylinder.
177 horsepower

Porsche Cayenne

3 liter twin-supercharged V6.
333 horsepower.
288 volt nickel battery.
MSRP $70,000 plus.

GMC Yukon

21 city, 22 hwy mpg.
6 liter V8 two mode transmission.
379 horsepower.
MSRP $51,000

BMW Active X6

17 city, 19 hwy mpg.
4.4 liter V8
480 horsepower
Turbo compressor
This car has a lot of bells and whistles.
MSRP $88,900

Karma Fisker

MSRP $80,000
To read more about this luxury Hybrid, Karma Fisker.

2011 Hybrid Vehicles

2011 Lineup of Hybrid Vehicles

Honda CR Z

35 city, 39 hwy mpg.
1.5 liter in-line 4.
122 horsepower
Multi-point fuel injection.
MSRP $19,850

Honda Insight

40 city, 43 hwy mpg.
1.3 in-line 4
98 horsepower
Some call this the poor man's Prius.
MSRP $19,800

Chevrolet Malibu

22 city, 30 hwy mpg.
2.4 liter in-line 4 with double overhead cam.
169 horsepower.
MSRP $21,975

Chevrolet Volt

1.4 liter in-line 4.
150 horsepower.
MSRP $40,000

Lincoln MKZ

41 city, 36 hwy mpg.
2.5 liter in-line 4.
191 horsepower.
MSRP $33,400

Toyota Camry

22 city, 32 hwy mpg
2.5 liter in-line 4.
169 horsepower
MSRP $ 20,700

Mercedes-Benz M Class

15 city, 20 hwy mpg.
3.5 liter V6.
268 horsepower.
25.1 gallon fuel tank.
MSRP $46,490.

Hybrids, Not Your Prius Anymore!

For various reason I mixed it up a bit for each year and of course I did not put down every hybrid car that was made. As for 2009 prices that was the price that the manufacturer suggested when released new. To find current prices on older hybrids visit Kelly Blue Book. It is a good idea to go through KBB before purchasing any vehicle whether new or used. Do your research. Rule of thumb is never pay what the dealer is asking, negotiate. Now that hybrids are becoming more prevalent we are now able to go back and look how the earlier models fared after be driven for a few years. Those that bought the early years when this technology was new took a chance on buying a vehicle that had no history. It is nice to what a bit before buying so the manufacturer gets all the kinks out and most of all the prices start to dip once it is no longer considered "new" technology.

2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid

Starting MSRP $43,950–$48,150 Est. MPG 28–29 city / 35–36 hwy

Comments

New Hybrid Cars on January 28, 2012:

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Dallas W Thompson from Bakersfield, CA on October 20, 2010:

The Hybrids are coming... They are evolving... and getting better. They have much more Utility than the previous models... Thanks for sharing.