How much do ENERGY EFFICIANT cars cost? [you know those tiny little hybrids] "?????????????"?

Question

They are so funny looking! But at the same time so AMAZING! I want one on the side --- It would be fun to see more of those on the road

IE: http://www.altenergystation.com/images/smartcar.jpg

Thanks folks

Answer 1

MSRP on a Prius is between $21,500 and $23,770 according to automotive.com .  Some other things to consider besides intial cost might be cost to maintain and *gasp* replace or rework the large battery after it won't recharge any more, and how often it may break down.  Definitely check consumer reports.

Answer 2

This link will give you the chance to compare Hybrids side by side, as well as their base prices.

http://www.pricequotes.com/cars/newhybri...

Answer 3

Your picture is a smart for 2 car, and they are mostly small not in general hybrids but diesels.

The first time they were brought into Toronto, the dealer was taking it to a demonstration when it hit a pot hole at highway speed, and blew out a tire, rolled the car in heavy traffic.

They cost a bit more than a Corolla, and give only enough extra mileage to justify the higher carbon content of diesel.

By the way, Canada's 50 liter challenge, a  contest in which manufacturers pitted cars against each other with a maximum 50 litres of gasoline was won by a 2009 Corolla. I don't think Smart entered the contest.

Answer 4

That is not a hybrid it is a smart car. They have been in Europe for years, they just started to be imported into the US this year. There is a long wait list at this time. My sister has been on the list since last fall, she should be getting her call soon. Here is what I know about the American version.

They are a 2 seater, they are 5 star crash test rated, they are a 3 cylinder engine that gets about 40 mpg. The color panels on them are removable and recyclable. It cost $99 to put yourself on the waitlist. Our local dealer gets a truck of 11 once a month and they are all special order. The base model starts at $11,500 and the top of the line fully loaded is under $20K.