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2011 Hybrid Cars
2011 is an interesting year for hybrid vehicles. Several important new hybrid cars will become available in late 2011, including a number of plug-in hybrid vehicles.
So, here's a run down on what to expect from 2011 hybrid cars.
In 2011, the 2011 Toyota Prius will probably still be the king of hybrid cars, but the Prius will face some interesting competition. By late 2011, Toyota will begin selling the 2011 Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid.
Additional Toyota offerings include the 2011 Toyota Highlander hybrid and the 2011 Toyota Camry hybrid. And, while not yet announced, Toyota will also offers a smaller Prius-based hybrid that has yet to be named, and a sporty Prius-based hybrid is also said to be in the works.
Toyota's luxury brand, Lexus, will also offer several hybrid choices. The 2011 Lexus RX 450h, the 2011 Lexus 250 h hybrid, the 2011 Lexus 600h L hybrid, and the 2011 Lexus GS 450h hybrid could be joined by at least another 2 Lexus hybrids.
While the 2011 Honda Insight is probably the closest thing to a natural Prius competitor, sales of the Insight are not nearly as robust as the Prius. The 2011 Honda CR-Z hybrid could provide a nice spark to pick up for the Insights slack in 2011. Additionally, Honda will offer the 2011 Honda Civic hybrid.
Ford will continue to produce the 2011 Ford Fusion hybrid, and its very similar cousin, the 2011 Mercury Milan hybrid. Additional offerings include the 2011 Ford Escape hybrid and the 2011 Mercury Mariner hybrid. Furthermore, by 2011 a new dedicated Ford hybrid is expected.
While GM's BAS mild hybrids took a break in 2010, several new lithium-powered BAS hybrids should make their debut in 2011. Likewise GM will still offer a number of dual mode hybrids. The 2011 Chevy Silverado hybrid and the 2011 GMC Sierra hybrid were the first hybrid trucks sold in America. Additional offerings include the 2011 Chevy Tahoe hybrid, the 2011 GMC Yukon hybrid, and the 2011 Cadillac Escalade hybrid.
And, of course the 2011 Chevy Volt will be in its first full year of production, and there is also the possibility of a dual mode plug-in hybrid.
Chrysler will finally return to the hybrid scene with 2011 Dodge Ram hybrid.
The 2011 BMW X6 Active hybrid was BMW's first hybrid. In 2011, two new BMW hybrids will also be on sale.
Mercedes, on the other hand, is offering both the 2011 Mercedes S400 hybrid and the 2011 Mercedes ML450 hybrid.
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