The Safest Hybrids in America, Part 1

How much money does it take to fill up a car? How far can it be driven once the tank is filled up? With gas prices having escalated over $3.20 per gallon and showing no sign of coming back down, the price is actually worse in some parts of the country, the vehicles needed to ensure owners can get the most out of their vehicles are the hybrid models. These vehicles offer advanced technology to ensure owners can take advantage of the great fuel efficiency offered. To go along with this fuel efficiency is a very high safety rating for all of these vehicles on this list. Here is the first half of the list to review and enjoy.

Toyota Prius – With a four star NTSA crash test safety rating, the Toyota Prius offers owners plenty of fuel efficiency to go along with the high rating of safety for this vehicle. The Prius sets the standard for hybrid vehicles with the longest running and most highly developed technology. The Prius offers a fuel efficiency of 51 city/48 hwy mpg for owners to take advantage of.

Ford C-Max Energi – The C-Max Energi is an all-electric version of the C-Max from Ford that is backed up with a gas powered back-up that allows the car to spend more time on the road than if the electric motor was all that was depended upon. The C-Max Energi has a great look with a smooth shape and shows up with a four-star NTSA crash test rating to keep occupants safe in case of a collision.

Audi Q5 – As an SUV on this list, the Q5 offers a luxury feeling and spins away from the often thought of hybrid shape of just a sharp wedge look. The Q5 carries in a four-star crash test rating that allows those inside to remain safe and shows up on the list with a 24 city/30 hwy mpg for owners to enjoy.

Toyota Highlander – Is it any surprise some of the great Toyota hybrid technology shows up in this SUV. The Highlander shows up with plenty of space to enjoy and opens up the five-star crash test safety ratings for the rest of the list. As a highly safe vehicle, the Highlander adds a very nice fuel efficiency of 27 city/28 hwy mpg for owners to pass plenty of gas pumps on the ride to the destination.

Lincoln MKZ – To finish off this half of the list, the MKZ comes into the sixth spot as a large and luxurious vehicle that offers a hybrid power plant for owners to enjoy. Offering the five-star crash test safety rating, the MKZ makes a great choice for anyone shopping in the luxury class. The fuel efficiency of the MKZ comes in at 41 city/39 hwy mpg as well to make this a great car to drive.

Five of the top ten hybrid vehicles for safety show up as some mainstream popular choices, a couple SUVs and even a luxury car. This all makes for great vehicles to ride in and enjoy the awesome safety and fuel efficiency of each vehicle.