Originally Posted by r0x0r

Forgive me for sounding like some car dealer, but you asked, so you're getting a lot of information about current hybrid cars:

S'all gravy. Wanted someone else's opinion. You seem to have a really good head on your shoulders. Figured it might be prudent. ^.^

The Prius is pretty fantastic. If you keep a watch on your fuel consumption/ efficiency screen, and alter your driving a little, you can average close to 80mpg. The next models will average even better. Currently, the world record in a Prius is 1,397 miles on a single 12.78 gallon tank. I believe most cars (not SUVs, trucks, or vans, which average much less) will get about 280-350 miles on the same tank of gas. They cost about $20,000.

I was looking at one of these but I'm one for "pretty" cars so this didn't pass my vanity meter. Although this would prove useful when I go road tripping.

Honda Insights only have a 10 gallon tank, and average about 600-700 miles on it. It's a good car, but the Prius is more stylish and has better milage. The downside to both the Prius and the Insight is that they seat two people, so they're not very good for families, or people who want to go out with multiple friends. They cost about $20,000.

Do they really only seat 2 people? Well that royally sucks. There went my road tripping idea.

The Honda Civic Hybrid is not as environmental, and has a 12.3 gallon tank averaging about 500 miles on it. It's four-door, seats four (they can seat five, though without a lot of room), and is a great buy for families or people who travel in groups, pricing around $20,000.

I could deal with a Civic. I was toying with getting one anyway although that not being as environmental as the others doesn't really make me happy. C'est la vie. Can't always get what ya want.

Camry Hybrids are as large and roomy as the Accord Hybrid, but are not very stylish inside - they're a little klunky. They price around $25,000 and average 600 miles on a 17 gallon tank, and seat five comfortably. They're also great for families and are good people-haulers.

I shall pass on the camry. Good cars, just not for me right now.

The Honda Accord Hybrid isn't as good for the environment, but is both a luxury car AND seats five people comfortably. They price around $30,000 and average 580 miles on a 17 gallon tank. Accords could potentially find it's niche with businessmen and women, young consumers wanting luxury style, and families. It can also open doors (so to speak), showing people that "Hybrid" doesn't mean you have to give up style or room. Also, the Accord Hybrid prices less than other luxury cars. My brother has an Accord and my father has a Lexus, both are 2005 models. The whole family agrees the Accord if better, roomier, and more stylish.