| Hybrid SUVs | | | | for a total of 268 HP. It has electronically |
| | | | controlled automatic variable transmission; |
| We?ve become an SUV fun loving country. After | | | | rack and pinion steering with electric power |
| all what could be better than a vehicle | | | | assist; and power assisted ABS 4 wheel disk |
| that?s got plenty of room, goes just about | | | | brakes. Fuel capacity is 17.2 gallons/65 |
| anywhere, and makes you feel safe when you?re | | | | liters and it comes with 18? aluminum wheels. |
| driving. The trouble is SUVs are fuel | | | | |
| guzzlers and they also aren?t great for our | | | | Standard equipment includes dual zone |
| environment. But wait! Not to worry! Hybrid | | | | automatic climate control, ABS, 8 speaker |
| SUVs are the answer and here are a few of the | | | | sound system with 6 disk CD, slide moon roof, |
| choices already on the market. | | | | power tilt, garage door transceiver, part |
| | | | time all wheel drive, voice activated |
| The Ford Escape ? It is available as a FWD or | | | | navigation system, memory system, remote |
| 4WD unit. The 2WD gets 31 mpg in town and 36 | | | | entry system, and accessory power outlet. |
| mpg on the highway; while the 4WD gets 29 mpg | | | | |
| in town and 33 mpg on the highway with a | | | | The Toyota Highlander ? It is available as a |
| cruising range of 400 to 600 miles. Base | | | | FWD or 4WD unit. The 2WD gets 28 mpg in town |
| price is $26,900 US. | | | | and 33 mpg on the highway, while the 4WD gets |
| | | | 27 mpg in town and 31 mpg on the highway. |
| A stock 2.3 liter, four cylinder engine is | | | | Base price is $33,000 US. |
| combined with a 65 kilowatt electric motor | | | | |
| for a total of 155 HP. It has an | | | | It comes with a stock 3.3 liter double |
| electronically controlled automatic variable | | | | overhead cam V6 gas motor with 4500 rpm |
| transmission; rack and pinion steering with | | | | electric drive motors for a total of 268 HP. |
| electric power assist; and power assisted ABS | | | | It has electronically controlled automatic |
| 4 wheel disk brakes. Fuel capacity is 15 | | | | variable transmission; electronic power |
| gallons/60 liters and it comes with 16? | | | | steering; and ABS 4 wheel disk brakes. Fuel |
| aluminum wheels. | | | | capacity is 17.2 gallons/65 liters and it |
| | | | comes with 17 1/2? five spoke aluminum |
| Standard equipment includes air conditioning; | | | | wheels. |
| ABS; roof rack; power windows, doors, and | | | | |
| mirrors; AM/FM stereo with 6 disk CD; keyless | | | | Standard equipment includes dual power tilt, |
| entry; driver and front passenger air bag; | | | | moon roof with sunshade, roof rack, |
| intermittent wipers; and perimeter alarm. | | | | intermittent wipers, remote keyless entry, |
| | | | advanced airbag system, digital climate |
| The Lexus RX 400H 2WD ? It gets 27 mpg in | | | | control system, power heated outside mirrors, |
| town and 31 mpg on the highway with a | | | | and optional 4WD. |
| cruising range of 450 to 530 miles. Base | | | | |
| price is $48,500 US. | | | | There?s quite a range in pricing between |
| | | | these hybrid SUVs; so you?ll want to do your |
| The Lexus RX 400H comes with a stock 3.3 | | | | research and find out which unit best meets |
| liter four cylinder engine, which is combined | | | | your needs and provides the best value. |
| with permanent magnet electric drive motors | | | | |