2008 Hybrid SUVs Review
For busy families juggling carpools and soccer games an SUV provides both room and convenience. This convenience comes at a hefty price when filling up at the pump. Those unwilling to forgo the convenience of an SUV are searching for a solution to this dilemma by looking to hybrid SUVs.
With gas prices soaring, what is someone to do who still needs an SUV for convenience but doesn’t want to get punished at the pump?
Toyota has long been a forerunner in hybrid technology. The 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid comes fully equipped at just under $40,000 whereas the Ford Escape Hybrid sells for considerably less. New Hybrid SUV Reviews show much buzz about the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid rumored to start at an astounding $49,000+.
The Mazda Tribute Hybrid, along with the Ford Escape Hybrid are the only all wheel drive hybrids that get 34mpg in the city. The Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4 wheel drive also gets up to 34mpg in the city. The Saturn Vue Green Line SUV, a 2 wheel drive, fairs the best on the highway with 32mpg. The Chevy Tahoe Hybrid offers up to 50% better fuel economy than its non-hybrid counterpart.
