The 2008 Mazda Tribute Hybrid is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in 12 trims, ranging from i Sport FWD to the s Grand Touring 4WD. In the introduction, i Sport FWD is equipped with a standard 2.3-liter, I4, 153 horsepower engine that achieves 22-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway.

The Tribute is standard equipped with electric energy-assist rack-and-pinion steering, MacPherson strut independent front suspension and a multi-link rear suspension

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The 2008 Toyota Prius ranks 10 of the 25 Affordable Medium Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 40 published reviews and test drives of the Toyota Prius, and our analysis of the reliability and safety of the data. The car using 1.3L I4, 8 valves, 110 hp @ 6000 rpm, Hybrid - Electric engine which gives 40 mpg city / 45 mpg hwy speed. The Prius ranks solidly in the middle of the pack, when considered as a hybrid or as a mid-sized sedan. The Prius, the ranking is based on the industry-leading fuel economy, combined with a spacious interior and a standard equipment package that makes it competitive as a medium-sized car, and not just a hybrid.

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The 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid ranks 3 of the 29 affordable small cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 26 published reviews and test drives of the Honda Civic Hybrid, and our analysis of the reliability and safety of the data. It provides the qualifications similar at popular Toyota Prius while offering to name conventional of a truck of gas-engine. But the report/ratio of many critics his drive of around Read more…

The combination of a fuel-sipping diesel engine with plug-in hybrid technology is something that hasn’t really been utilized - until now. This is the Volkswagen Golf Twin Drive Concept, and it looks even more promising than VW’s late Golf TDI Hybrid from Geneva. Evidently, the Twin Drive can be run in electric-only mode for a range of up to 30 miles using an 82 HP electric motor. But, there’s also a 2.0-liter turbo-diesel that makes 122 HP which can take over once the batteries have been drained. When the two powerplants combine, you become Captain Planet have a parallel hybrid with about 174 HP. The range is aided even further by regenerative braking to charge the batteries, and start-stop technology that shuts the engine off when idling in traffic. But is all of this just a techno’ showcase? Or will it actually be made available for normal people to save fuel with?

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2008 Dodge Zeo Concept - This sleek and elegantly designed car is certainly a fit representative for the next generation of muscle cars. It is a powerful four-passenger sport wagon that will appeal to everyone. Driving aficionados will love this car for its scorching design and great power.

Even the environmentally concerned will want to have this car, as it has an all-electric lithium-ion battery powerplant. With this, you can go a great distance of 250 miles before actually needing to recharge. If you are both of these types, then this car will seem certainly irresistible! Oh, and for the record, this amazing sport wagon can go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in an outstanding time of under six seconds!