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List of 2012 Hybrid Vehicles
Below is the complete list of 2012 hybrid vehicles. For more detailed information, check out The Consumer Guide to 2012 Hybrid Vehicles.
Audi Q5
Premium Compact SUV; 4-door wagon
Hybrid prices not available
Hybrid’s EPA estimates: NA
Audi A6
Premium Midsize Car; 4-door sedan
Hybrid prices not available
Hybrid’s EPA estimates: NA
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Premium-Midsize Car; 4-door sedan
Hybrid starts at $60,950
Hybrid’s EPA estimates: NA
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Premium-Large Car; 4-door sedan
Hybrid starts at $97,000
Hybrid’s EPA estimates: 17-26 mpg
Buick LaCrosse
Large Car; 4-door sedan
Hybrid starts at $29,960
Hybrid’s EPA estimates: 25-36 mpg
Buick Regal
Premium-Midsize Car; 4-door sedan
Hybrid starts at $28,670
Hybrid’s EPA estimates: 25-36 mpg
Cadillac Escalade Hybrid
Premium-Large SUV; 4-door wagon
Hybrid starts at $73,850
Hybrid’s EPA estimates: 20-23 mpg
Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid
Large Pickup Truck; crew cab
Hybrid starts at $39,265
Hybrid’s EPA estimates: 20-23 mpg
Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
Large SUV; 4-door wagon
Hybrid starts at $51,665
Hybrid’s EPA estimates: 20-23 mpg
The 6 Best 2012 Compact Cars
Consumer Guide Automotive presents its Best Buy Awards to six 2012 compact cars. These Best Buys represent the best balance of attributes and price within the compact-car class. Also check out our 2012 Best Buy and Recommended selections for the 17 other vehicle classes.
2012 Best Buy: Ford Focus
Base MSRP: $16,500; Consumer Guide Rating: 67
2012 Best Buy: Honda Civic
Base MSRP: $15,805; Consumer Guide Rating: 62
2012 Best Buy: Mazda 3
Base MSRP: $15,200; Consumer Guide Rating: 66
2012 Best Buy: Nissan Versa
Base MSRP: $10,990; Consumer Guide Rating: 64
2012 Best Buy: Volkswagen Golf
Base MSRP: $17,995; Consumer Guide Rating: 71
2012 Best Buy: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
Base MSRP: $19,995; Consumer Guide Rating: 72
The 6 Best 2012 Midsize Cars
Consumer Guide Automotive presents its Best Buy Awards to six 2012 midsize cars. These Best Buys represent the best balance of attributes and price within the midsize class. Also check out our 2012 Best Buy and Recommended selections for the 17 other vehicle classes.
2012 Best Buy: Ford Fusion
Base MSRP: $19,850; Consumer Guide Rating: 68
2012 Best Buy: Hyundai Sonata
Base MSRP: $19,795; Consumer Guide Rating: 73
2012 Best Buy: Kia Optima
Base MSRP: $19,500; Consumer Guide Rating: 72
2012 Best Buy: Mazda 5
Base MSRP: $19,195; Consumer Guide Rating: 74
2012 Best Buy: Toyota Camry
Base MSRP: $21,955; Consumer Guide Rating: 71
2012 Best Buy: Toyota Prius
Base MSRP: $24,000; Consumer Guide Rating: 69
2012 Midsize-SUV Buying Guide
2012 Chevrolet Traverse
Did you know that the 2012 midsize-SUV class includes 24 vehicles? And that doesn’t include 19 premium-midsize SUVs. To find the right one for you, begin your search with The Consumer Guide to 2012 Midsize SUVs. On one Web page, we list all the cars available in that class, providing pricing, fuel-economy numbers, and brief descriptions of each car. Read more.
Also check out our Buying Guides for all other cars, trucks, SUVs, minivans, and alternative-fuel vehicles. Click here.
2012 Large Car Buying Guide
2012 Hyundai Azera
If you’re in the market for a roomy, comfortable sedan with loads of convenience features and not a huge price tag, you need to check out The Consumer Guide to 2012 Large Cars. On one Web page, we list all the cars available in that class, providing pricing, fuel-economy numbers, and brief descriptions of each car. The 2012 large-car class includes the Buick LaCrosse, Chrysler 200, Dodge Charger, Ford Taurus, Hyundai Azera, Hyundai Genesis, and Toyota Avalon. Read more.
Also check out our Buying Guides for all other cars, trucks, SUVs, minivans, and alternative-fuel vehicles. Click here.
2012 Hybrid Vehicle Buying Guide
2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
If you’re feeling pressured at the pump, maybe it’s time to consider buying a fuel-efficient hybrid. If so, your first stop should be The Consumer Guide to 2012 Hybrid Vehicles. On one Web page, we list all the hybrids available, providing pricing, fuel-economy numbers, and brief descriptions of each car. Read more.
Also check out our Buying Guides for all 2012 cars, trucks, SUVs, minivans, and alternative-fuel vehicles: Click here.
2012 Compact SUV Buying Guide
2012 Honda CR-V
With concerns over the economy and gas prices, many midsize-SUV drivers have downsized to compact SUVs in recent years. If you’re in the market for such a vehicle, your first stop should be The Consumer Guide to 2012 Compact SUVs. On one Web page, we list all the cars available in that class, providing pricing, fuel-economy numbers, and brief descriptions of each car. The 2012 compact-SUV class includes the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Compass, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Patriot, Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited, Kia Sportage, Mini Countryman, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, Nissan Rogue, Subaru Forester, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota RAV4, and Volkswagen Tiguan. Read more.
Also check out our Buying Guides for all other cars, trucks, SUVs, minivans, and alternative-fuel vehicles. Click here.
2012 Subcompact Car Buying Guide
2012 Chevrolet Sonic
Are you in the market for a subcompact car? If so, you owe it to yourself to check out The Consumer Guide to 2012 Subcompact Cars. On one Web page, we list all the cars available in that class, providing pricing, fuel-economy numbers, and brief descriptions of each car. The 2012 subcompact class includes the Chevrolet Sonic, Fiat 500, Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, Kia Soul, Mazda 2, Mitsubishi i, Nissan Cube, Scion iQ, Scion xD, Smart ForTwo, Suzuki SX4, and Toyota Yaris. Be sure to buy the subcompact that’s right for you. Read more.
Also, check out our Buying Guides for all other 2012 cars, trucks, SUVs, minivans, and alternative-fuel vehicles. Click here to find the class that interests you.
2012 Compact Car Buying Guide
2012 Honda Civic Si Sedan
Did you realize that the compact-car class has 22 entries? If you’re in the market for a new compact, sort through the confusion by checking out The Consumer Guide to 2012 Compact Cars. On one Web page, we list all the cars available in that class, providing pricing, fuel-economy numbers, and brief descriptions of each car. The 2012 subcompact class includes the Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Volt, Dodge Caliber, Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Honda Insight, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Elantra Touring, Kia Forte, Mazda 3, Mitsubishi Lancer, Nissan Leaf, Nissan Sentra, Nissan Versa, Scion xB, Subaru Impreza, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Matrix, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta, and Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen. Read more.
Also check out our Buying Guides for all other cars, trucks, SUVs, minivans, and alternative-fuel vehicles. Click here.
2012 Midsize Car Buying Guide
2012 Volkswagen Passat
The midsize-car class is one of the most popular and competitive of all, with many outstanding entries. If you’re in the market for a new midsize car, your first stop should be The Consumer Guide to 2012 Midsize Cars. On one Web page, we list all the cars available in that class, providing pricing, fuel-economy numbers, and brief descriptions of each car. The 2012 midsize class includes the Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Malibu, Chrysler 200, Dodge Avenger, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord Coupe and Sedan, Honda Accord Crosstour, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Mazda 5, Mazda 6, Mitsubishi Galant, Nissan Altima, Nissan Maxima, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, Suzuki Kizashi, Toyota Camry, Toyota Prius, Toyota Prius v, and Volkswagen Passat. Read more.
Also check out our Buying Guides for all other cars, trucks, SUVs, minivans, and alternative-fuel vehicles. Click here.
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