Prius Redesigned in Banner Year for Hybrids
This marks a banner year for hybrids. Toyota's iconic Prius has been redesigned, eking out an estimated 50 mpg overall. It will face Honda's Insight, a similarly styled hybrid with gas mileage in the low 40s that starts under $20,000. Those looking for something more conventional should check out the Ford Fusion Hybrid and the related Mercury Milan Hybrid. Both are all-new and have a 41-mpg EPA city rating that beats the competing Toyota Camry Hybrid by 8 mpg. On the luxury front, Lexus redesigned the popular RX 450h crossover and introduced a hybrid-only model in the HS 250h sedan.
© Cars.com 5/6/09
Vehicle Name 
|
Status 
|
List Price
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Ford Fusion Hybrid |
Introduction | $27,950 |
Honda Insight |
Introduction | $19,800 - $21,300 |
Lexus HS 250h |
Introduction | $34,650 - $37,420 |
Lexus RX 450h |
Redesign | $42,685 - $44,275 |
Mercury Milan Hybrid |
Introduction | $28,180 |
Toyota Camry Hybrid |
Redesign | $26,150 |
Toyota Prius |
Redesign | $22,400 - $27,670 |
