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Old 03-06-2006, 07:03 PM
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Default Consumer Reports - the rest of the automotive issue

For those of you who believe that CR takes paid advertisements and is biased against hybrids -- you need read no further.

For the rest of you, I thought I'd repeat some of the rest of the information about hybrids in the automotive issue.

Best sub-20k sedan: Honda Civic, including the hybrid
Best 20k-30k sedan: Honda Accord, including the hybrid
Best SUV >30k: Toyota Hylander Hybrid
Best Green: Toyota Prius

Most Satisfying: Toyota Prius (winner)
Most Satisfying Small Car: Honda Civic Hybrid (with two others)
Most Satisfying Family Car: Toyota Prius and Honda Accord Hybrid (with four others)
Most Satisfying Midsized SUV: Lexus RX400h Hybrid (with four others)

Best Vehicles under 25k: includes Toyoto Prius and Honda Civic Hybrid

2005 Most Reliable Vehicles: Toyota Prius and Honda Civic Hybrid (winners)
2006 Predicted Best Reliability: includes Toyota Prius and Honda Accord Hybrid

Recommended Vehicles:
Sedans if fuel economy is important: Toyota Prius and Honda Civic Hybrid
Midsized SUVs: Toyota Highlander (hybrid & V6), Lexus RX400h
Top Recommendations: includes Honda Civic Hybrid, Toyota Prius, and Honda Accord Hybrid
Top Rated SUV 30-40k: Toyota Hylander Hybrid
Top Rated SUV 40k+: Lexus RX400h

The Ford Escape Hybrid and Mercury Mariner Hybrid are rated towards the top of their groups as well.

I'd say that's a pretty glowing report card for us hybrid owners.
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