Hybrid SUV Reviews
2009 won’t end up being a record year for hybrid vehicle sales, but considering the circumstances it would be fair to say that hybrids have held their own. Even though they demand a premium over their non-hybrid counterparts, when compared to similar vehicles equipped with standard gasoline engines, hybrids continue to be a bright area within a mostly hazy car market.
In the battle for best selling hybrid SUV of 2009 (U.S.), the leaders going into the fourth quarter are as follows:
Few would question that the Internet is an amazing tool and resource for learning more about nearly every imaginable topic. Sometimes it is hard to remember what we did before the world wide web, but I especially recall all the work that was involved in doing research. That said, there are still times when I prefer to get my information from a book, magazine or newspaper. Call me old school, but even the high tech Kindle doesn’t come close to a real page turner.
BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, and Porsche are hedging their pure diesel bets by adding hybrid-electric vehicles and pondering diesel-electric hybrids.
The debate over the superiority of diesel vehicles versus hybrid vehicles has been going on for some time. Some think that diesel’s 30% mileage advantage over standard fuel makes it far better and more convenient than standard gas-electric hybrid SUVs and cars. Hybrid-lovers rally back with facts and figures supporting the mega-mileage some hybrids can get under certain conditions. The question remains, for the car-buying public and for automakers – which is better for a consumer’s pocketbook, the environment and the car industry?