31May Lexus Rx 400h Review – the Pros and Cons
The Lexus RX 400h was introduced in 2006 as the world’s 1st hybrid-powered luxury crossover SUV. It is a fuel efficient, environmentally conscious version of its well-liked counterpart, the Lexus RX 350. It has the same sleek style that you would expect from Lexus, but is a gasoline/electric powered hybrid crossover SUV. Although gas prices continue to rise, the hybrid-powered Lexus RX 400h boasts excellent fuel economy, increased horsepower, and fewer emissions. Acquiring a hybrid vehicle has tax positive aspects as nicely, and may qualify you for up to ,000 in tax credits.
31May Mercury Mariner Hybrid Review – the Pros and Cons
Even though the Mercury Mariner Hybrid shares its platform and technologies with its siblings the Ford Escape Hybrid and Mazda Tribute Hybird, the Mercury manages to come off as the most refined of the trio.
The 330-volt nickel-metal-hydride (NIMH) battery pack tucked under the rear cargo region is covered by a limited 8-year/100,000-mile warranty and is capable of powering the Mariner Hybrid for extended durations at up to 25 mph. When you hit the gas or exceed 25 mph the 2.three DOHC inline-4 kicks in and the result is acceleration practically on par with the V6-powered Mariner.
31May Mazda Tribute Hybrid Review – the Pros and Cons
A very first look at the new Mazda Tribute Hybrid may have you asking where the ‘zoom-zoom’ is. It certainly isn’t in the outdated looks, lackluster acceleration, or even in the apathetic braking. In reality, the 2008 Tribute Hybrid truly shares a lot a lot more ‘built tough’ qualities with its Ford sibling, the Escape, than it does with the otherwise svelte Mazda lineup.
What the Mazda Tribute Hybrid does supply is impressive fuel economy, up to 34 miles per gallon in the city and 30 MPG on the highway. That’s a very impressive enhance of 12 MPG in the city and a mild improvement of 2 MPG on the highway over the non hybrid Tribute.