Toyota Hybrids

Monday 7 September 2009

Toyota has taken a novel approach to take on their rivals Honda in the hybrid saloon market. They have priced the newly launched Toyota Camry Hybrid around $5,000 cheaper than rival Honda Motor’s Accord model.However, the two cars are not exactly comparable as they come with different engine sizes and standard features. Interestingly, the regular gasoline only versions are huge rivals in their segment.Both Toyota and Honda are two of the leading developers of the hybrid technologies, which are aimed to reducing automotive pollution and dependence on oil for the future automobiles. They are also working on reducing the premium consumers pay on buying a hybrid over regular models to attract more customers.

The Honda Insight and Toyota Prius hybrids received "top safety pick" labels from an insurance group last week. The designations for the 2010 Insight and Prius along, with the Kia Soul, mean that 10 of the 27 small cars tested by the nonprofit Insurance Institute for Highway Safety carry the group's highest rating. Vehicles with that label have posted "good" scores in front, side, and rear crash tests. Top safety picks also must have electronic stability control.

Lexus Hybrid

Lexus has imprinted out a vast niche for itself in the sort of hybrid cars. Even though the buisness is facing a hard struggle in this category, Lexus hybrid cars have made a tough impact in the hybrid market. Lexus has introduced a number of models in the market. The new addition to the company's long list of hybrid cars is Lexus RX 450h. A absolute review of Lexus RX 450h is as under:
Engine
Lexus RX 450h does not have a usual gasoline engine. Although Lexus is experimenting with hybrid gasoline engines for a extensive time, it has only freshly added 3.5-liter V-6 engine. The company has joint this gasoline engine with the average features of Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive. The combination features two separate motors as an alternative of a sole engine. The all-wheel-drive adaptation has even a third motor to improve the speed and performance of the vehicles.
The electric engine of Lexus RX 450h is a dominant one that can provide a maximum speed of 100 mph at standard city highways. abrupt ascents and fraudulent roads, on the other hand, are still not very high-quality for this vehicle. A enormous battery pack is given to power the engine. The batteries, of course are quite sturdy and do not need any recharging.
Conduction
Lexus RX 450h is a powerful vehicle. The company has decided in favour of a changeable transmission that is proscribed from end to end computer software.

Honda Insight Hybrid Car

he goal of the 2010 Honda Insight is to make the best use of the most cost-effective hybrid technology. That means a 40-mpg+ compact car for less than $20,000—a figure designed to undercut the least expensive Toyota Prius by about $2,000. And the 2010 Honda Insight has already racked up independent real-world highway fuel economy tests above 60 miles to the gallon. It goes on sale April 22—Earth Day, 2009.The differences between the 2010 Honda Insight and the 2010 Toyota Prius, can be easily summarized: The Insight is thousands of dollars cheaper, gets comparable fuel economy, has a crisper look and provides a more agile and enjoyable ride. But the Insight is noticeably smaller, especially for passengers in the backseat. You need to sit in both vehicles before deciding if the Insight is the right size for your passengers, not just your pocketbook.Inside the Insight, you can feel where the cash has been saved. The interior design is attractive enough to look at, but we struggled to find a surface that was pleasant to touch. The firmly upholstered, cloth-covered seats are good to sit in but hard to adjust, and the dashboard and door trims have an unyielding, budget plastic finish.

Toyota Cars Pictures

Toyota is the second biggest auto manufacturer of the world. Toyota cars came to India in 1997 through collaboration with the Kirloskar group. Toyota India, with their excellent car models including Toyota Innova, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Toyota Camry, Toyota Corolla, and the now discontinued Toyota Qualis has won Indian hearts with their practiced philosophy of putting the "Customer first.". Toyota car models in India include.Established on 6th October, 1997, Toyota motors has pulled the vigilant of Indian customers to its products. With the full devotion and round the clock services, Toyota tied up with Kirloskar Group by forming Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited. Two shareholders of Toyota Motors are Toyota Motor Corporation holding share of 89% while Kirloskar group is having the share of 11% .

Hybrid Used

Buying a gently used car is generally a smart financial move. Because vehicles lose so much value in their first year of ownership, you can save a bundle by letting someone else take that depreciation hit and buying the car after one to four years of use.The math is a bit different for used hybrids, however. They can still be a good deal for the right buyers, but you need to tread carefully and consider issues that are unique to these cars.Hybrids have been around long enough, and there are enough used versions in the marketplace, that we're finally getting a handle on how they hold their value over time, said Kelley Blue Book market analyst Jack Nerad.Hybrids typically lose value faster than comparable conventional models, and their value really starts to plunge as they approach the end of their "hybrid components" warranty. (Warranties on the battery and other hybrid features are typically eight years and 80,000 miles.)

After two years, for example, a Honda Civic hybrid is worth 60% of its manufacturer's suggested retail price, Nerad said. That compares with 66% for a gas-engine Civic. After five years, the hybrid has retained just 43% of its original value, compared with 50% or so for the regular Civic.

Hybrid Review

Style gains a new definition with the Honda Civic Hybrid. We believe that there little things that you do which go a long way in determining who you are. Hence, the attention to details. The Civic Hybrid is all about the little touches.In a new Premium Pearl White colour, the body-coloured door handles and power side mirrors with integrated turn indicators add to the stand-out design of the Civic Hybrid. The stylish Honda Civic Hybrid is definitely green. Feel the inescapable exhilaration as you turn on the ignition.The Honda Civic Hybrid System features a 3-stage i-VTEC + IMA that employs Honda’s 1.3L i-VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) engine to provide three stages of valve timing (low-speed, high-speed, and valve deactivated mode), combined with a compact and efficient electric motor, Honda’s IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) system.