The Lexus GS450 leads the pack, with a 0-60 mph acceleration time of 5.2 seconds, as fast as the Porsche 911. That's right, a 911. The $55,800 package is heavier and larger, yet accelerates even faster than its conventionally powered sibling, the V8-powered GS 460.
GM's newest offerings, the Escalade Hybrid, Tahoe Hybrid, and the Yukon Hybrid all use the torque offered by the additional electric engines to not only save gas but to maintain a high towing capacity - 6,200 pounds to be exact. All of these hover around twenty mpg, so every person that relies on one of these vehicles day-to-day can appreciate the savings.
Our take? Even with the price increasing for these hybrids over their gas-powered counterparts, the continually rising cost of fuel seems to be the motivator for many. The desire for the power generated in SUV and truck hybrids is perfectly understandable, but is there really room for yet another class of sports car? We're not sure, but given the current fervor over gas prices, we may just be seeing more of these vehicles on the road in the near future.
via MSNBC