Five of the Best (Only) Hybrids on Sale in Europe
Want to avoid the congestion charge and do a little for the environment? Maybe a hybrid is what you need.
There has been a distinct shift in public awareness in recent months towards environmental awareness, helped along by the world's governments' attempts to bring the increasing problem of global warming to our attention. Naturally, the automotive industry is under attack, but it's up to consumers to drive demand for greener cars. This week we look at the five hybrid options on the market. That's right; there's only five.
The ultimate (and only) super-luxury hybrid
Lexus LS 600hWhen the hybrid version of the new ultra-luxury Lexus LS goes on sale this year, it will herald another world first.
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A sports saloon with hidden depths
Lexus GS 450hA year after Lexus launched the RX 400h hybrid SUV, the arguably more mainstream hybrid version of the GS sports saloon arrived on the market.
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Still the only high-performance hybrid SUV
Lexus RX 400hWhen Lexus unveiled the RX 400h in 2005, it proclaimed the arrival of "the world's first high performance hybrid SUV".
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Hybrid power being used for good
Honda Civic HybridDespite the fact that Toyota has hogged all the hybrid limelight in recent years, Honda was one of the pioneers of the technology.
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Pious Prius?