Hybrids
According to ForbesAutos.com, hybrids have a reputation of being slow, but some have quite a bit of power. Hybrids are becoming extremely popular due to the high gas prices. Hybrids are known for their good gas mileage, but now they are becoming more powerful as well. The fastest hybrids, when mentioned against non-hybrid competitors, are not necessarily the fastest, but they can compete. These hybrids are not the most fuel efficient as other hybrids, but for people looking for a nice balance between power and fuel efficiency, these hybrids are for them.
According to Forbesautos.com, here is the list of the top five fastest hybrids on sale.
6. GMC Yukon Hybrid
Starting price $50,045 0-60 mph 8.3 seconds Total power output 332 hp Miles per gallon 21 city/22 hwy w/ rear wheel drive and 20 city/20 hwy w/ four-wheel drive
5. Toyola Highland Hybrid
Starting price $34,200 0-60 mph 8.1 seconds Total power output 270 hp Miles per gallon 27 city/25 hwy
4. Lexus RX 400h
Starting price $41,580 0-60 mph 7.5 seconds with front-wheel drive, 7.3 with all-wheel drive Total power output 268 hp Miles per gallon 27 city/24 hwy w/ front-wheel drive, 26 city/24 hwy with all-wheel drive
3. Nissan Altima Hybrid
Starting price $25,170 0-60 mph 7.1 seconds Total power output 198 hp Miles per gallon 35 city/33 hwy
2. Lexus LS 600h L
Starting price $104.900 0-60 mph 5.2 seconds Total power output 438 hp Miles per gallon 20 city/22 hwy
1. Lexus GS 450h
Starting price $55,800 0-60 mph 5.2 seconds Total power output 340 hp Miles per gallon 22 city/25 hwy
With the 0-60 mph acceleration time, the Lexus GS 450 hybrid, can compete with the Porsche 911 in speed. This hybrid is also the most fuel efficient vehicle in the luxury sedan class. The Lexus GS 450 hybrid is half a second faster than it’s non-hybrid twin the Lexus GS 460, and is about 15% more fuel efficient.
The Toyota Prius is the top selling hybrid in the United States, but is not a fast car at all. In order to get 46 miles per gallon, something has to give, and in this case it’s the power. The total power output for this vehicle is 110 horsepower.
So for those of you looking for a fuel efficient vehicle, but not lose the power, there are several choices out there for you!