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Hybrid vehicle testimonials and reviews from the drivers of hybrid cars. Fuel efficiency of hybrid vehicles according to their owners.

Hybrid car testimonials and reviews from hybrid car drivers

Wondering about the fuel economy of hybrid vehicles? Well check out our hybrid car testimonials to see what kind of  fuel economy hybrid car drivers are achieving with their hybrid vehicles. Or add your own hybrid car testimonial by clicking any of the links below.

Hybrid Car Reviews bY HYBRID vehicle

- Chevy Malibu hybrid
- Chevy Tahoe hybrid
- Ford Escape hybrid
- GMC Yukon hybrid
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Honda Accord hybrid
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Honda Civic hybrid
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Honda Insight
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Lexus RX400h
- Lexus GS 450h
- Mazda Tribute hybrid
- Mercury Mariner hybrid
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Nissan Altima hybrid
- Saturn Aura hybrid
- Saturn Vue hybrid
- Toyota Camry hybrid
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Toyota Prius
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Toyota Highlander hybrid 

 

Below are random testimonials from various hybrid cars. For specific hybrid testimonials only, please use the hybrid car testimonial links above.


rs said... I bought my 2010 Prius just 2 weeks ago. I absolutely love this car!! Besides the obvious hybrid gas consumption/green advantage (close to 60 mpg highway driving), it's features are luxurious - something I was not expecting before I test drove it. I chose black and it's sleekness is definitely a head-turner, and the interior design is both cozy and spacious and makes for an extremely quiet ride.
Don said... We purchased a 2010 Prius in late June and have almost 9,000 miles on it as of August 11, 2009. On our first trip, we drove to the west coast with stops in Salt Lake City, Portland OR, Olympic Peninsula near Tacoma WA and Spokane WA and back to PA on July 31. MPG was 53 on trip to left coast. MPG around town, is higher We have package #4 with GPS, satellite radio, four CD changer, great speakers, moon roof and a dashboard panel that has beaucoup info. Also heated front seats, bluetooth, and solar panels which drives the "degree reduction" device that can lower temp inside for max of 15 minutes so that interior is essentially equal to outside temp. MPG is sure to increase as driving techniques improve and we master downhill shift knob labeled "B". Downsides? None detected, so far, knock wood. This truly is the third generation Prius. We were the first to take possession of a 2010 from Freedom Toyota in Harrisburg PA. They were excellent in almost daily updates on the whereabouts of the vehicle from Japan to USA. When we took possession the staff at Freedom Toyota were extremely patient and knowledgeable. We recieved at least three hours of tutoring and went back or called for more instruction. Our 5,000 mile oil change occured out west at Coeur d"Alene, Idaho at Parker Toyota. Once again we recieved excellent service. Eileen and Don Slowski Aug 11, 2009

I've driven my Camry Hybrid for 8
months now. It's a great piece of
technology.Comfortable for a 6'3"
person. I average around 35-36mpg
driving it without regard to fuel
saving. If I'm careful I am able to get 39-40 in mixed driving.I'm sold on hybrids. We can do them now.Perhaps they are not the ultimate answer to the fuel crisis
but they are a good interim step in the process. Congrats to Toyota and Honda for carrying this technology forward. It's a little sicking to me to see companies like
GM jumping and the bandwagon so
late and acting like they care so deeply about the environment. I do
hope they will, at least, expand the options for consumers.

Mit


I purchased my 2008 Altima Hybrid in February and already have 20.5 K miles. No problems to date. I love the car and consistently get 32-34 MPG even with a lot of NJ TPK commuting. I have noticed many blog complaints of engine racing/revving and have to respond.

I have also noticed a slight increase in RPM (revving/racing) from time to time as stated in a few of the blogs. I get a sense of pride when this happens as I think of how I am helping the environment and evolving the technology. This RPM increase is normal and is not dangerous. Hybrid cars are not for everyone. No one should blame those who are uncomfortable with the technology. I suggest those that are uncomfortable with the RPM increase sell the car the next time gas prices increase and let someone else give it a try.

No machine (human being or man made machine) is perfect. People get sick and machines have failures/imperfections. Hybrid cars are still really in the first generation. The technologies that permit that fuel economy and performance are still evolving. Think of how much more reliable the average car is today compared to twenty years ago.

foxskulk


"Waaah, I drive like a speeding idiot and only get 23mpg". These same dopes never checked their mpg in the rx350mpg which claims 19 but only gets 15.5 when driven the way they drive. Duah. Even my lead footed spouse easily gets 26.5mpg and I get in the 30's with the AWD version. NO dummies, you can't drive like Andy Granitelli and get 31.5mpg but jack up the tire pressures into the high 40lbs range, buy an electric block heater, combine all those wastefull short trips into one trip so that the engine doesn't have to keep warming up and guess what? Viola.


As of Sept 2008: Our 2004HCH CVT has averaged 39+ MPG over the 1st 100K miles. Only serviced at Dealer and am disappointed with mileage and repair history (below).

We have had the following problems:
1) Starter Clutch replaced $1500 at about 40K miles(50% picked up by Honda)
2)Internal Sensor $2500 at about 85K miles (picked up by Honda after serious discussion).
3) Check engine light on 5 times.
I hate it that they make you pay to have it checked and reset(about $85).
Currently,at 100K miles, Catalytic Converter needs replacement.(Dealer Estimate:$1100)

Love the way it rides (better than Accord I drove while it took 3 weeks to get sensor replaced!)

From talking to other owners, it seems like either there is a wide variety of performance.

I have noticed our mileage is significantly better in Florida than in Philadelphia in the winter.

ericthegree


I own an '05 Escape Hybrid 4WD. I live in Boulder, CO, which is approximately 5340 ft. above sea level. At first I was getting around 26 mpg, but since making an effort to accelerate more slowly, coast more, drive the speed limit and use cruise control more often I average about 29.5 mpg. At lower elevations one should have little problem going about 400 miles on 12 gallons of fuel. This is a great vehicle, and I can't wait for the plug-in HEV's to start rolling out!


"I HAVE A 2005 PRIUS. ON THE HIGHWAY DOING 75 MPH, WITH THE AIR OFF, I GET 54.SOMETHING. IN TOWN I GET 46-47 MPG. THE CAR HAS 17000 MILES ON IT AND
USES MOBIL 1 SYNTHETIC OIL. CAN'T WAIT TO MAKE IT A PLUG IN HYBRID." --Jerr


I have a 2005 Civic Hybrid.  My mileage varies but I average 42-43 per tank if I run the air conditioner and 46-47 otherwise.  Of course, in North Carolina summers you run it all the time.

J. C.

Parkton, NC


My 2004 Prius gets an average of 46.7 mpg!

B. H.


On Prius wife is getting 48mpg in city, no idea on open road, we  
don't go any place.

On Lexus RX400h, my car, with 91 octane, 24.6 in city, using 87  
octane 21.9 in city. Almost happy with Lexus, very pleased with Prius.

W. K.
Palm Desert, CA


Honda Accord Hybrid
 
I get 17-18 mpg when my driving consists only of inner city San Francisco's stop and go traffic with lots of hills.
 
Local highway trips yield 26-28mpg generally.
 
I usually get 37-39 mpg on trips from San Francisco to Orange County (which is past LA.) The drive is all highway, but often has some mix of stop and go in the bay area and then the long steep grade up and down the Grapevine.
 
Hope that helps.

Dear fellow hybrid owners,

At first I was disappointed that my 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid SUV purchased in May in Florida was getting only 23.5mpg.  I realized, however, that when the Fall came I did not use the A/C so much, and my economy is now pretty consistently to 30.8 mpg around town, etc.  So I am delighted.  On a 1250 mile trip in October to Charlotte, NC, and around town there and back I got up to 29 but mostly around 26 or so. 
 
I know not to trust the car-makers advertising 36 around town and 31 otherwise for the Ford Escape Hybrid.  They have been doing that ever since I bought my first new Ford in '53.  They can drive the test car on a track at reduced speeds that we could never repeat to get that mileage out on the highways.  I accept 30.8, since my car before it was getting 16.3 mpg (2001Chrysler Town and Country with a V6 in it.) 
 
H. B. 
DeLand, FL

We drive Toyota Prius's. Mine is a 2001, hers is 2003. During the summer and winter when the AC or Heat is running I average 40mpg, she does a little better, 43mpg. In the spring and fall when we don't use AC or heat much our averages are better 45-50mpg. We work 2 jobs each. One job for both of us is 25 miles away, the other is 75 miles away. The closer jobs are about 45 mph range. The further jobs are 65 mph range, with which we get lower mpgs.

 
Happy Holidays,
 
B. B. & J. J.

I own the Lexus Hybrid & I am disappointed with the gas mileage. The EPA says 32 mpg Highway. & 28 city. I was told by the dealer that to expect about 30 highway. I average 24 MPG overall. If I just do highway I get about 21 MPG. The Boston Globe did a review on the Lexus & reached the same results. Now the dealer says that this is a vehicle for city driving. This auto is not worth the extra $10,000 over the 330. I am disappointed that Lexus still stands by the EPA estimate. Now Lexus is telling the dealers that the car will get better gas mileage after 15,000 miles. This is a rip-off to the consumers .


My car is a Honda Civic Hybrid 2005.
I commute 40 to work each way, 5 days a week in LA.  I typically drive
65-80 mph.  I only sometimes have to drive in stop and go traffic.  I drive around town only moderately.  When I first got my car, I was really careful about making sure I optimized my mpg.  I have stopped being so careful, but am still moderately efficient.  I started out using 87octane gas then switched to 89.  Gas octane doesn't seem to
make any difference in my mpg.

Over the last ~17000 miles, I have averaged 46.1 mpg.  I sometimes get
higher but usually right around 46 mpg for each tank.


I have a 2004 (Jan) Prius 30,000mi. I admit I am a little lead footed. My worst mileage for a tank was last winter 38MPG. The best was last spring 54MPG. Mostly though its 40 to 45 in winter, 48 to 52 in spring, summer & fall.

 

Art in the Northeast

2006 LEXUS RX400h-----about 25 mpg but less in the cold weather-- mostly stop and go suburban driving             

RICK in ILLINOIS


2006 Honda Civic Hybrid (HCHII).  42 miles one way to work.  Southern California – 40’s in the morning and 60’s in the afternoon.  1st two tanks 46.5mpg.   Current tank reading 55.5mpg at ¼ full.

Hope this helps,

D. S.


Hello,

The gas mileage for our 2004 TOYOTA full loaded prius from the display screen is about 44 miles/gal city
mileage. This is an interesting question for us because I used to calculate gas mileage when I am at
the pump. With the display of TOYOTA, I simply take
down the number it gives us.
Regards,


Honda Civic 2004 highway 60%, 40% town driving 42mpg. Purchased Mar. 4, 2004 Already got 35,000 miles on it and I love it.  Planning on buying another this next year 2006.

N. K.


I have a 2004 Prius, which was bought in November of 2003.  I believe it to have been the first Prius on the road in our county.  It has made mostly area trips, but did take us to the Outer Banks of NC during the summer of 2004, and to Iowa in the spring of 2005.  During the trip home from NC we did reach 60mph for a short time.  Otherwise,  we average about 46-48 mph in the colder weather and when using AC.  During the rest of the year - spring and fall-  we average about 49-50 mph.  I absolutely love this car.  It is fun to drive, has plenty of pep, and is very comfortable.  We have had no problems with it, except for the original tires, which were probably cheap. I replaced them after about 25,000 miles.  We have had folks follow us home to ask about the car!  Now, however, there are several others in our area.  We live in NE  

P.A.


Hi,

We have a 2006 Toyota Highlander 2 Wheel Drive. We live at 3,500 foot  
elevation on the slopes of Haleakala, on Maui. Anytime we go anywhere, we almost always have to drive down to sea level and back.  By far, most of our driving is highway driving and we are averaging  
just over 24 mpg.

I'm curious what others are getting in this vehicle.

Aloha,
Bill


I have a 2001 Insight CVT.  It averages 48 mpg around town and 55 on the highway (unless I let the engine speed get above 4000 rpm, in which case it drops).  My overall average for a little over 42,000 miles is 50.0 mpg.  I have two acquaintances with manual-drive Insights who get about 10 mpg
better; the CVT really is smooth, however.


I drive locally, 4-6 50 mile roundtrips a week and 3-5 times a year longer
trips, putting on about 18,000 miles a year.  My 2004 Prius averages 44 to
47 mpg.


My husband and I bought a Prius in June, 2005.  Most of the driving has been in the city.  The car is averaging 45 mpg.  I just bought a 2005 Accord Hybrid.  I have only driven in the city so far and am averaging 24 mpg.

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- Lexus RX400h
- Toyota Camry hybrid
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The Toyota Prius Hybrid  
The hybrid car leader at just $20,000?

The Toyota Prius hybrid car sold over 11,000 units in April, more than 3 times the amount sold in April of last year.
Simply an unbelievable piece of automotive technology. The future is here. In April, Toyota sold more than 11,000 Prius unit, more than 3 times as many is in April of last year.  (more) (test drive)
--> Buying a Toyota Prius Hybrid

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The first Toyota hybrid SUV is coming in June. 

The Toyota Highlander hybrid SUV won't be availble until some time in June.
The hype around this hybrid truck is huge and growing. Get in line now, you might be there a while (more)
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Mercury Mariner Hybrid Hybrid
The hybrid drive is similar to the Escape hybrid, with Mercury styling.

The Mercury Mariner Hybrid adds stiff competition to the segment of hybrid cars and trucks.

The second hybrid vehicle from Ford, the Mercury Mariner hybrid will only be offered in limited numbers through 2006.


The Ford Escape Hybrid 
The world's first hybrid SUV

Hybrid Car: Ford Escape
V6 power with V4 fuel efficiency, the Escape hybrid offers SUV functionality and environmental awareness.  (more) ( test drive)
--> Buying a Ford Escape Hybrid

The Honda Accord Hybrid 
Simply the best Accord.

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--> Buying a Honda Accord Hybrid

The Honda Civic Hybrid
The first converted hybrid vehicle
 

The Honda Civic hybrid car is possibly the best automobile available for the money. Nice ride and almost 50 mpg, how can you go wrong?
Looks like a Civic, drives a Civic, but at 50 mpg it gets 40 percent better gas mileage than a regular Civic. (more)
--> Buying a Honda Civic Hybrid

The Lexus RX400h Hybrid
The world's most luxurious hybrid SUV

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- Chevy Malibu hybrid
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Chevy Tahoe hybrid
- Ford Escape hybrid
- GMC Yukon hybrid
- Honda Accord hybrid
- Honda Civic hybrid
- Honda Insight
- Lexus RX400h
- Lexus GS 450h
- Mazda Tribute hybrid
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Mercury Mariner hybrid
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Nissan Altima hybrid
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Saturn Aura hybrid
- Saturn Vue hybrid
- Toyota Camry hybrid
- Toyota Prius
- Toyota Highlander hybrid 


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