Top Hybrid Crossover SUVs For 2012

You should take the time to conduct some research to learn everything you possibly can about hybrid crossover SUVs and what they have to offer.  Once you learn about the advantages of hybrid crossover SUVs, their features, and their specifications, you will be better empowered to make a crossover SUV purchase.

About Hybrid Crossover SUVs

Hybrid crossover SUVs are vehicles that are built on a car chassis; they offer car like handling while simultaneously supplying truck like capabilities.  These vehicles operate off of two power sources including a combustible engine that operates off of gasoline and an electric motor.  Carmakers put into different types of motors to improve the vehicle's performance in terms of fuel efficiency.  Hybrid crossover SUVs usually offer lower emissions as well so they proved to be environmentally friendly options.  Hybrid crossover SUVs are made with special intakes to reduce the amount of C02 that is emitted when the vehicle is in use. 

Making the choice of buying a hybrid crossover SUV allows you to be environmentally conscious consumer who leaves less of a footprint when operating a vehicle to commute from place to place.  These vehicles have spacious interiors along with room for four or five passengers, and some hybrid crossover SUVs allow seating for more than five with the inclusion of a third row seat.  Additionally generous is the cargo space that these vehicles supply.

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs For 2012

2012 Ford Escape Hybrid

The 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid has a four-door body configuration and front wheel drive.  This vehicle has a starting MSRP of $30,570.00 to $34,830.00.  With the Escape Hybrid, you can get 34 miles per gallon in the city and 31 miles per gallon on the highway.  This vehicle is fitted with a 2.5 L in-line four gas hybrid engine churning out 155 hp.  The vehicle also has a two speed continuously variable transmission with overdrive features.  This hybrid vehicle can run on electric power or gasoline.  It comes with remote keyless entry, power door mirrors, tilt steering, an auto dimming rear view mirror, power front windows, speed control, a power moonroof, automatic temperature controls, air conditioning, and the garage door transmitter.  You can add a navigation system as an option.  This hybrid crossover is also equipped with stability control, multiple airbags, a panic alarm, and you can add on a security system.  The vehicle seats a maximum of five passengers.  For more information visit http://autos.aol.com/cars-Ford-Escape+Hybrid-2012/overview/.

2012 Toyota Venza

The 2012 Toyota Venza  seats 5 passengers, has a hatchback body style, and it is equipped with your four-cylinder or V-6 engine.  This vehicle comes with a base price of $29,310.00.  If you get the four-cylinder engine it is a 2.7 L engine that can turn out 182 hp and 182 for pound of torque.  This vehicle releases 3910 kg in terms of CO2 emissions each year.  This crossover has a six speed automatic transmission and a front wheel drive train.  It is assembled in Georgetown, Kentucky and it is in its first-generation.  The Toyota Venza is equipped with rack and pinion steering with electric assistance, traction control, stability control, multiple airbags, and enough seatbelts for five passengers.  It has an independent front and rear suspension and antilock brakes.  This crossover can tow 2500 pounds and has a braking distance of 42.1 m.  For more information visit http://www.guideautoweb.com/en/specifications/toyota/venza/.

2012 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid

The 2012 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid has a starting MSRP of $69,000.  This vehicle gets 20 miles per gallon city and 24 miles per gallon on the highway.  It is fitted with a 3.0 L V-6 gas hybrid engine and turnout 332 hp.  It has an eight speed Tiptronic ® automatic transmission with overdrive and auto manual.  This hybrid vehicle is fitted with dual stainless steel exhaust, full time all wheel drive, permanent locking hubs, antilock brakes, a driveline traction control feature, stability control, a front double wishbone suspension, a front anti-roll bar, oil front springs, and gas pressurized front shocks.  The Cayenne Hybrid has power steering, four wheel disc brakes, a four-door body configuration, multiple airbags, and this vehicle can seat five passengers.  For more information visit http://www.cars.com/porsche/cayenne-hybrid/2012/specifications/.

2012 Lexus RX 450h

The 2012 Lexus RX 450h has an MSRP ranging from $45,235.00 to $46,825.00.  This vehicle gets 32 miles per gallon in the city and 28 miles per gallon on the highway.  It is fitted with a 3.5 L V-6 gas hybrid engine churning out 245 hp.  It also has a two speed continuously variable transmission with overdrive and auto manual features.  The 2012 Lexus RX 450h is equipped with ten airbags, and you can get it with all wheel drive or front wheel drive options.  This crossover is equipped with stainless steel exhaust features, antilock brakes, stability control, driveline traction control, a front strut suspension, a front anti-roll bar, oil front springs, gas pressurized front shocks, a double wishbone rear suspension, and a rear anti-roll bar.  It also comes with four wheel disc brakes, and it can seat five passengers.  For more information visit http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-car-buying/lexus/rx-450h/#.

2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

The 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has a starting MSRP of $38,140.00 to $43,795.00.  This vehicle delivers 20 miles per gallon in the city and 28 miles per gallon on the highway.  It is equipped with a 3.5 L V-6 gas hybrid engine generating 231 hp and two speed continuously variable transmission with overdrive.  The Toyota Highlander hybrid is equipped with a trailer hitch receiver, a spoiler, heated door mirrors, power door mirrors, a power lifting rear cargo door, and a four-door body configuration. This vehicle comes to tilt steering, power front windows, speed control, power moonroof, steering wheel climate controls, rear HVAC, automatic temperature controls, air conditioning, and a navigation system as an option.  This vehicle has multiple airbags, an engine immobilizer, and it will seat seven passengers.  For more information visit http://www.hybridsuv.com/toyota-highlander/2012-hybrid-reviews.

 

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