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Hybrid cars are all the rage and if you are in the market for one you will be competing with other buyers. Since they are in higher demand you have to do your homework and shop around for the best deals. Here are some tips on how to get the best deal when buying a hybrid vehicle.

One thing you can do is plan ahead. If a hybrid vehicle you really want is going to go be introduced soon; you can go ahead and order it through a dealership. You will likely be put on a waiting list. Usually you have to put down a deposit and will end up paying the full manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP). On the other hand, it beats waiting until later on and this way you won’t be paying a dealer markup price.

If the hybrid vehicle you want is already out you can still get on a waiting list if this is the car you really want. Sometimes people decide not to buy a car after they have ordered it. The dealers usually call the next person on the list.

You definitely need to shop around to get the best price. You can check out the different models on the internet. You can look for different dealerships in your area on the Internet. The popularity of certain models of cars depends on what area you are in. You don’t want to have to pay an outrageous amount for your hybrid car. If it is a car that has just been introduced into the market, wait about six months and you will get a better deal.

Everyday hybrid cars are becoming more and available. Most all of the major automakers have at least on type of hybrid vehicle. Anymore, most of them have several to choose from. That is why it is important to shop around to find the best deals.

Until recently people were trading in there SUV’s for more fuel efficient compact vehicles. With the price of fuel rising dramatically many people were passing up SUV’s. Nowadays you can find a variety of fuel efficient and eco-friendly SUV’s and Crossovers. Below are a few of the most popular vehicles that give you the extra space and comfort of a SUV and the added benefit of being fuel efficient.

Ford Escape Hybrid- The Ford Escape Hybrid was one of the first mainstream hybrid SUV’s to be produced. It was first introduced in 2005 and offers the power of a V6 engine with the fuel economy of a 4 cylinder vehicle. It is the most fuel efficient SUV on the market today. Both power sources work together to provide maximum performance. It contains a 2.5 liter 4-cylinder gas engine and two electric motors. It has electronically controlled variable transmission (CVT). The Ford Escape gets close to 30mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway.

Toyota Highlander Hybrid- The Toyota Highlander Hybrid was the first hybrid to offer all wheel drive and offers seating for seven. It was first introduced in 2006 and is an excellent midsize crossover vehicle. This vehicle has versatility, fuel economy and high levels of safety features. It gets about 27mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.

Jeep Compass- The Jeep Compass doesn’t look like other tough off road Jeep vehicles and has a car based design. It is a small SUV that is easy to drive and also fuel efficient. It has a 2.4 liter 4-cylinder engine and a five speed manual transmission. It gets around 23 mpg in the city and 28mpg on the highway.

SUV’s have came a long way since their inception. They were once consider gas guzzlers and were not very ecofriendly. However, today you can have all of the comforts and extras that a SUV offers and still be driving a vehicle that is fuel efficient with lower CO2 emissions.