"Hybrid Cars In the first weeks of January 2011, oil prices have flirted with $ 100 a barrel, while the average cost of a gallon of gasoline has been tripped first point of the tip of three dollars. Energy forecasters do not see a roller coaster ride to $ 4 as occurs in mid-2008, but they hope in the long term and sustained high gas prices, the biggest factor in spurring consumer interest in hybrids."
As the fuel prices are increasing day by day and it is becoming very difficult to afford a vehicle which runs purely on gasoline or diesel. Most of the people want to buy a used Japanese vehicle which uses very less or no fuel. In order to fulfill this wish different companies have introduced hybrid cars.
The Civic has long been at the top of the small car segment thanks to its impressive road manners and outstanding build-quality and reliability history. It also doesn't hurt that it is available in a wide choice of powertrains and body styles, increasing its appeal to a broader market. In addition to coupe and sedan offerings, there's also the Civic Hybrid and the natural-gas powered Civic GX. And for drivers interested in higher-performance, there's also the Civic Si.
If anything, the Prius is even better following last year's redesign which made aerodynamic revisions to further reduce drag while also giving the car a sleeker and sportier look. The gas engine size was increased and the electric motor was also strengthened, resulting in both additional power and still better gas mileage performance, with a combined city/highway EPA rating of 50 mpg, simply tops in the conventional hybrid segment. Handling agility was also enhanced thanks to a new suspension tuning and improved electric steering.
"2012 Sonata Hyundai has a front-wheel drive and cylinders that are able to produce 274 horsepower turbo and a 40 mpg gas electric hybrid. Sonata 2012 gives the buyers several choices in terms of exterior colour and appearance. The trunk of the car measures 16.4 cubic feet, which can easily drag it into the category of some of the largest cars ever manufactured."