2007 Hybrid Cars

Ever since the release of the hybrid car in 2001 by Toyota (their first model being the Prius that was up for sale in Japan 3 years prior to that in their own country), different technologies on hybrid electric cars have been developed by different car manufacturers. Of course, the concept is the same in all cars; they each run on fuel and some kind of electric motor. The difference lies in the design of those engines. The 2007 hybrid car is now more improved than any car before it. And each manufacturer aims to make the hybrid even better in the future. Here's a look at current models on the market.

Toyota Prius Model

Toyota Prius is still remains top on the hybrid car lists as the most fuel efficient and the most reliable hybrid car in the industry by going over 25 miles with as little as a dollar in the gas tank. Often mistaken for a compact for its mid-size, it has the smallest tank for its class.

Saturn Aura Hybrid Car

For a sedan, Saturn really knows how to attract with its looks. But under the hood, this hybrid car tells a different story. It may look good but for the year 2007, it is probably the worst performing hybrid in its class. A mid-size car with a tank size of about 16 gallons, the engine acts more like a thirsty animal than one that can conserve fuel; as a hybrid, it still does conserve gas but not as well as models found in the same category and from other car manufacturers.

2007 Nissan Altima

Fuel economy can be a tricky thing and Nissan seems to know its customers quite well in this field. Although the 2007 model does mean that you would have to spend about $1200 a year on fuel, the 2007 hybrid does manage to do 702 miles on a full tank. It seems that it outweighs its competition in Toyota but the trick that Nissan has up their sleeve is that the Altima has a larger tank that holds 20 gallons of fuel. For the very careful, it may not be a wise purchase but for those who don't intend on making too many stops that the gas station every now and then, this may be a great hybrid option to begin with.

2007 Honda Civic Hybrid Car

This 2007 hybrid car is probably the closest when it comes to beating out the competition in Toyota. The Honda Civic was known as a bestselling gas-car, and it seems that it can prove its own worth as a hybrid as well. With a slightly larger tank than the Prius, the Civic can do 554 miles on a full tank which is quite an improvement from the last model but theres still room for improvement. Otherwise, once Prius stocks run low, this would be the next best thing on the market.

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