Hybrid Cars in Model Proposal of Dealers

Using hybrid installation helps to reduce fuel consumption of cars twice, some manufacturers reachmore outstanding results. That is why engines with connection of the electrical unit became so popular among buyers of a car in a bonus segment. Yes, such cars are more expensive than normal versions, at least, on 5-7 thousand dollars, but they pay back themselves for some years of the active operation.

And realization of the fact that it is possible not to come to gas station around 800-900 kilometers, very much pleases and inspires a certain confidence in the car and own comfort. We decided to consider four most technological and perspective hybrid cars in the market.

Mercedes S400 Hybrid - unique mix of economy and high cost

Such cars we didn't get used to call economical. It is a huge sedan which really provides to the driver very comfortable conditions for a trip. Big and spacious salon, high rates of power - all this obviously isn't directed on economy. But the main surprise for the driver appears under a hood of this bonus car. Here is the 3.5-liter petrol V6 engine which is helped by the electrical unit.

Such construction provides reducing of fuel consumption approximately twice. In standard option such engine in a city mode consumed about 12 liters of fuel. By means of the hybrid nature of installation its technical characteristics following:

  • Rated power of the entire system - 306 horsepower;
  • a significant increase in torque due to electric;
  • Rear-wheel drive, which increases consumption, but adds the violent sensation of the trip;
  • Transmission - CVT, which shows no shift in the behavior of cars;
  • fuel consumption - up to 6 liters per 100 kilometers in any mode of travel.

This car is capable to become one of the most demanded hybrids in the class, but its cost forces many fans of economical technique to have a look towards other proposals. In the most available version the S400 Hybrid car costs 92 000 dollars. However, you won't find cheaper proposals in a S-class.

Mercedes S400 Hybrid is really able to surprise with the technique and improbable characteristics. But it is not the only hybrid car which is present today in the market. So the price competition will be rather severe.

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Toyota Prius - most available hybrid in the market

Prius became one of the first hybrid carwith very available cost. If compare Toyota Prius to other proposals of a similar rank, it is possible to say about superiority of the first onein the price competition. But whether unpretentious Prius will be able to overcome the competitors in the technical plan? This question is rather difficult therefore requires wide viewing angle.

The 1.8-liter petrol engine works in Prius with rather powerful electrical unit. This  tandem forms good cooperation which brings to the driver of Toyota a little more than 100 horsepower and quite good dynamics, thanks to a high torque. Main advantages of technical characteristics following:

  • long-lasting and high reliability of each unit;
  • good power of each unit separately and their excellent cooperation;
  • high potential for saving in case of the average consumption in 3.9 liters on one hundred;
  • fine dynamics by operation of two installations at the same time.

Drivers of these cars practically don't find any disadvantages in Prius's construction. A lot of positive reviews indicate that information about 3.9 liters of the potential consumption is rather real. But it is not most important advantage of the car. Toyota Prius is very comfortable and is fine alternative to the normal family car.

The cost isn't so high, as in a case with the German Mercedes, but tasks at these cars the absolutely different. It is possible to buy a basic configuration of Prius for 30 000 dollars. This is very reasonable money, considering quite good configuration and rather high potential of the car.

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Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid - new German giant

Inclination to the maximum saving couldn't but interest Volkswagen concern in use of hybrid installation for the biggest car with quite good appetite. Excellent results which Germans managed to reach with implementation of hybrid installation, will help you to get really economical premium class car in discharge of big SUVs. It is a huge rarity.

Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid is just one configuration of a large range of SUV. Considering this, the Germans do not offer too noticeable diversity in configuration and other features of the car. Here is a great accessories which can be also improved by various extrapaid features. Technical features Touareg Hybrid following:

  • 3-literspetrol engine TSI of 333 horsepower;
  • Electricalinstallation with huge power reserve fuel distance;
  • Hightorquebecauseofelectrictraction;
  • Opportunitytofullyusetheelectricatlowspeeds;
  • Fastchargingelectrical systemsfrom a powerfulengine.

Such features do Volkswagen Touareg one of the best proposal in its class. Considering fashion on implementation of hybrid systems in the modern SUVs of the big sizes, it is necessary to tell about formation of the list of leaders among which is "the national car".

However, the cost of this proposal from Germans became obviously not too national. Without special additions the SUV with hybrid traction will cost a little more, than 65 000 dollars. But such price not too frightens potential buyers of the hybrid Tuareg.

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Lexus RX450h - classic of hybrid genre

The most advanced technologies in fuel saving - Japanese options of using of the newest development. The Lexus company never aimed to be the pioneer in any new types of engines. The company always put on the cars only proved technique on Toyota not to provide unpleasant surprises to buyers of a bonus class.

In an asset of the latest Lexus RX450h hybrid model the corporation also didn't take risks of using new products and applied the well knownmethod of reducing fuel consumption. Japanese used two motors, and the petrol element serves as the generator for charging of batteries and condensers. Eventually, the company managed to receive the following technical characteristics:

  • very high potential car power - 299 horsepower;
  • fuel consumption within 6.5 liters on the big SUV;
  • acceleration to 100 km/h in 7 seconds;
  • maximum speed - 200 kilometers per hour;
  • potential of operation of installation - 500-700 thousand kilometers.

Using of such technology helped the company to reduce twice operation and service costs. It is important to understand that high quality of each unit is guaranteed by the bonus company Lexus which is very important for performance of all duties of the car for a long time. The corporation never failed their buyers.

The cost of the car is within decency. The cheapest Lexuss RX450h is possible to purchase for modest 48 000 dollars. For better configuration you have to payabout 60 000 dollars. But for this money the corporation offers smart opportunities and excellent technologies which aren't present in other configurations of this car.

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Summing up

Considering difficult competitive conditions for the promotion of hybrid cars, the companies try to reduce cost as much as possible and promise many positive factors of operation of cars. All hybrids are above average price segments, that considerably limits the number of their potential buyers.

Nevertheless, the economical technology gains popularity and develops around the world that provides continuous development and maximizes convenient services for the buyer. Are there among our readers drivers of cars with hybrid installation?

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The CarAraC research team is composed of seasoned auto mechanics and automotive industry professionals, including individuals with advanced degrees and certifications in their field. Our team members boast prestigious credentials, reflecting their extensive knowledge and skills. These qualifications include: IMI: Institute of the Motor Industry, ASE-Certified Master Automobile Technicians; Coventry University, Graduate of MA in Automotive Journalism; Politecnico di Torino, Italy, MS Automotive Engineering; Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Mechanical University in Skopje; TOC Automotive College; DHA Suffa University, Department of Mechanical Engineering

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