Four great reasons to buy a Hybrid
Just ten years ago, hybrid cars were uncommon, today shopping for hybrids consists of much more than choosing which color Toyota Prius to buy. The hybrid car market is one of the fastest growing segments of the automotive industry with an enviable annual growth rate.
Although the Toyota Prius and Honda Civic Hybrid still count for over 50% of all hybrid vehicles sold in the USA, luxury manufacturers such as BMW, Lexus, Porsche and Mercedes have all introduced very attractive hybrid versions of their luxury cars. Pickup trucks are not even immune to the hybrid choice with GMC and Chevrolet both offering hybrid versions of the popular Sierra and Silverado models.
#1 Lower Fuel Costs
The Toyota Prius is the most fuel efficient vehicle in the market by far, according to FuelEconomy.org, getting almost 50 MPG no matter where you drive. Even the Ford Fusion Hybrid, Lexus CT 200h, Mercury Milan Hybrid, Honda Civic Hybrid and others get over 40 MPG. With average annual fuel costs under $1,400, hybrid cars can save hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.
#2 Tax Incentives
Some buyers of hybrid vehicles can qualify for income tax credits and although these vary by state, it's always worth checking with your accountant about the tax credits available for buying a hybrid car. Sometimes this credit can be quite substantial.
#3 Cheaper Car Insurance
A lot of car insurance companies offer instant discounts just for owning a hybrid Car. Companies like Travelers Insurance even have a dedicated hybrid car insurance division which provides discounts of up to 10 percent simply based on the vehicle. This is before good driver, multi-policy and other common discounts. Hybrid car owners typically get cheap car insurance quotes compared to owners of traditional gas vehicles with any auto insurance company.
#4 It's Hip to be Green
When gas prices rocketed a couple years ago, the whole meaning of going green hit many consumers financially. Although it was always hip to be green the time has come when consumers finally have realized that driving a hybrid car is actually both cool and financially responsible. Car manufacturers also know this as the number of hybrid vehicles available have seen the greatest rise in the last couple years.
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