Luxury
Hybrid technology breaks the link between great fuel efficiency and the stripped-down econobox of the 1970s. Thanks to hybrids, and plug-in models rolling out in the next year or two, car buyers with deep pockets no longer need to compromise on ride quality or luxury features in order to save fuel and protect the planet. On the other hand, hybrid and electric car makers have a habit of emphasizing large engines and raw speed when thinking about luxury buyers. We’ve yet to see a hybrid or clean diesel car with great luxury features, but with a right-sized four-cylinder engine that could send fuel efficiency into the 40-mpg range. If it comes out, we’ll add it to our luxury hybrid list.
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2013 Lexus RX 450h ReviewThe 2013 Lexus RX 450h is the perfect all-purpose vehicle as an everyday hauler of full-size people and their stuff. |
30 MPG | Hybrid | $46,310 | Now |
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2013 Lexus GS 450h ReviewThe 2013 Lexus GS 450h is a standout for a car of its size, performance, luxury and comfort. |
31 MPG | Hybrid | $59,450 | Now |
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2013 Lexus LS 600h L ReviewThe new LS struts a bold new exterior, an updated driver-focused interior, more tech gadgets and added creature comforts. |
20 MPG | Hybrid | $119,910 | Now |
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2013 Lexus ES Hybrid OverviewIn May of 2012 Lexus announced its revised 2013 model year ES series would include a hybrid version for the first time. |
39 MPG | Hybrid | $39,250 | Now |
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2013 Acura ILX Hybrid ReviewThe 2013 Acura ILX is somewhat reminiscent of the 1986-2001 Integra, but outfitted with more luxury. |
38 MPG | Hybrid | $25,900 | Now |
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2012 Fisker Karma Review – VideoIn a culture where you are often perceived by what you drive, showing up in a Fisker Karma is the next best thing to being some kind of star. |
33 MPG | Plug-in Hybrid | $111,000 | Now |
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2013 Infiniti M35h HybridInfiniti's first hybrid offers a compelling combo of luxury, performance and fuel efficiency. |
29 MPG | Hybrid | $54,200 | Now |
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2013 Cadillac Escalade HybridLaunched in August 2008, the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid sport-utility vehicle is unquestionably the world’s blingiest hybrid. |
21 MPG | Hybrid | $73,000 | Now |
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2013 Buick Regal ReviewFor 2013 Buick offers eAssist as the standard Regal model. |
29 MPG | Hybrid | $29,000 | Now |
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2013 Lexus RX 450hUpdated version of the luxury SUV with green stripes. |
30 MPG | Hybrid | $45,900 | Now |
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2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 7The fastest-accelerating hybrid sedan in the world |
20 MPG | Hybrid | $97,000 | Now |
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2012 Mercedes S400HV Hybrid ReviewAs the world’s first mass-production automobile to employ a lithium-ion battery, the S400 Hybrid is considered a milestone. |
21 MPG | Hybrid | $91,000 | Now |
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2012 Lexus LS 600h LLexus's 5-liter, V8, 430-horsepower luxury sedan hybrid. |
20 MPG | Hybrid | $112,000 | Now |
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2012 Porsche Cayenne S HybridThe Cayenne S Hybrid is about as far away from the earnest nerdiness of the Prius as any Porsche can get. |
21 MPG | Hybrid | $69,000 | Now |
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2012 Lincoln MKZ HybridA luxury sedan with the technology underpinnings of the 41-mpg Fusion Hybrid. |
39 MPG | Hybrid | $34,700 | Now |
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2012 Lexus HS 250hThink of it as a luxury Prius with a trunk. |
35 MPG | Hybrid | $36,300 | Now |
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2012 Lexus CT 200hThe 2012 Lexux CT 200h is the only vehicle in the luxury segment to top 40 mpg. |
42 MPG | Hybrid | $29,100 | Now |
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2012 Porsche Panamera S HybridPorsche performance in a luxury hybrid. |
MPG | Hybrid | $95,000 | Now |
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2012 Audi Q5 HybridIn addition to saving fuel—the Q5’s combined EPA fuel economy could approach 26-27 mpg versus the gasoline model’s 22 mpg—the Q5 Hybrid teems with engineering, technology and performance. |
22 MPG | Hybrid | $35,600 | Now |
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Fisker KarmaThe rear-wheel drive sporty plug-in hybrid from designer Henrik Fisker. |
100 MPG | Plug-in Hybrid | $96,000 | Now |
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2010 Tesla RoadsterThe Tesla Roadster is a screaming-fast, all-electric two-seater sports car built on the frame of the Lotus Elise. |
MPGe | Electric | $109,000 | Discontinued |
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2010 Audi Q7 TDILuxury seven-passenger clean diesel SUV with ultra-low emissions. |
21 MPG | Diesel | $50,900 | Now |
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Tesla Model SA bright vision of what a practical and desirable all-electric sedan could be. |
89 MPGe | Electric | $57,900 | Now |
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2009 Mercedes ML 320 BluetecThe most popular Mercedes SUV, available in fuel-efficient clean diesel version. |
21 MPG | Diesel | $48,600 | Now |
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2009 Mercedes GL320 BluetecThe biggest, bluntest, and heaviest clean diesel SUV from Mercedes-Benz. |
20 MPG | Diesel | $59,200 | Now |
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2009 Mercedes ML 450 HybridThe Mercedes-Benz version of the Two-Mode system combines a 275-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine and two electric motors. |
22 MPG | Hybrid | $55,000 | Now |
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Cadillac ConverjAn angular, sleek, luxury concept version of the Chevrolet Volt. |
MPG | Plug-in Hybrid | $0 | Concept |
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2008 BMW Hydrogen 7The BMW Hydrogen 7— essentially a 7 Series sedan—burns sub-zero liquid hydrogen in its conventional V-12 engine. |
MPG | Hydrogen | $0 | Concept |
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2008 BMW 335dThe 3-series with a 3.0-liter biturbo inline-six diesel powerplant. |
29 MPG | Diesel | $44,700 | Now |
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2008 Mercedes E320 BluetecThe E320 Bluetec luxury sedan uses a modern diesel system to deliver efficiency and eco-friendliness. |
27 MPG | Diesel | $52,300 | Now |
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2007 Lexus GS 450hRace-car-like acceleration, luxurious appointments, and half-way decent fuel efficiency. |
23 MPG | Hybrid | $54,900 | Now |
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BMW X6 HybridAn SUV that has crossed over into sports car territory. |
18 MPG | Hybrid | $90,000 | Now |
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Venturi FetishThe Venturi Fetish, described by its maker as “the first production electric sports car in automobile history,” will set you back $400,000. |
MPGe | Electric | $400,000 | Now |
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Tango T600First, throw away all the expected conventions about the appropriate size of your daily car. This all-electric vehicle is half the size, from side to side, of most cars. |
MPGe | Electric | $108,000 | Now |
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2008 Lexus RX 400hEverything a luxury SUV buyer seeks—in a greener package. |
25 MPG | Hybrid | $42,000 | Discontinued |
Top News for Luxury
NYC Black Town Cars To Go Green
New York’s Mayor Bloomberg put forth a proposal that would require the city’s 10,000-plus for-hire town cars to