Tips to Choosing the Perfect Toyota Hybrid Model

2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid

The best-selling Toyota Camry has broadened its appeal with the addition of a hybrid version. The 2018 Camry Hybrid is fitted with a four-cylinder engine and an electric motor that combine for 208 horsepower, making it one of the most powerful hybrid cars on the market. Following this year’s redesign, this car has become more efficient than ever before, delivering 51/53 mpg (city/highway) with its base trim and 44/47 mpg with its higher trims. Besides impressive fuel efficiency, it also offers excellent ride quality and more standard safety features than most cars in its class.

2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid

If you’re looking for a full-size sedan that offers great fuel efficiency, the 2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid is a great option. This sedan provides a smooth and stable ride, comfortable and well-equipped cabin, and a long list of advanced safety features. It uses a four-cylinder engine and an electric motor to produce 200 horsepower. However, the most appealing aspect of the car is its fuel economy. It’s one of the thriftiest large cars on the market with its 40/39 mpg ratings.

2018 Toyota Prius

The 2018 Toyota Prius is an ideal car for daily commuting, because of its incredible fuel efficiency, spacious and refined cabin, and great safety features. Despite being a hybrid car, it offers many of the capabilities and features of its non-hybrid rivals. Its four-cylinder engine and two electric motors team with a continuously variable transmission to deliver 120 horsepower. This combination also yields a whopping 54/50 mpg.

Choosing the Right Hybrid

While hybrid cars are typically more frugal than ordinary cars, they can vary greatly in terms of fuel economy. If you get a hybrid car, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll save a lot on fuel.

There are several different types of hybrid vehicles, including micro-hybrids, mild hybrids, full hybrids, and plug-in hybrids. Micro and mild hybrids only offer some form of electrification to improve fuel-efficiency, such as the start-stop feature. Full hybrids actually run on electricity, but only for a limited time at lower speeds and gentler throttle. If you want to get the best fuel economy, you should opt for a plug-in hybrid, which can run entirely on electricity for a certain distance.

Whether you’re looking for a fuel-efficient compact car or SUV, Toyota has a hybrid that’ll meet your needs. Besides a low cost of ownership, its hybrid vehicles also have excellent resale value.

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