2010 Top 10 Green Cars | Smart Car 2010

Car Collections - What Car is most friendly to the environment? Kelley Blue Book released his choice this year. Coronet 2010 Top 10 Green Cars, the list consists of the ten cars that have been prepared based on many variables and not just fuel efficiency.

Kelley Blue Book is the automotive site based in the USA which is a reference for prospective buyers of used cars. In the list was not just hybrid cars, but also diesel and conventional gasoline engines.

"To be included in the top ten list, each car must show the best fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions in its class excellence, and at the same time safe, comfortable and enjoyable in the drive that makes their owners happy," said 'Kelley Blue Book. '

Toyota Prius again be number one on the list. Toyota Prius has a fuel efficiency of 51mpg city and 48mpg on the highway. One of the benefits of the Prius is a full-hybrid system that allows the car to operate only with electric motors only, gasoline engine gasoline only or a combination thereof.

In the second position (2) is the second generation Honda Insight Hybrid, which was launched almost simultaneously with the third-generation Prius. Insight is the cheapest hybrid in the United States today. Based on EPA ratings, the efficiency of the Honda Insight is 40mpg in town and 43 on the highway. The technology used is the Integrated Motor Assist, four-cylinder gasoline engine combined with electric motors. Unlike the Prius, Insight can not operate only with electric motors.

In the third position (3) is the Ford Fusion hybrid has EPA rating of 41mpg city and 36mpg highway. This model has a twin with a Mercury Milan.

In the fourth position (4), Volkswagen Golf TDI uses a four-cylinder turbo diesel engine. This machine is highly efficient and low emissions. EPA rating is 30mpg city and 42mpg on the highway.

In the fifth position (5) is the MINI Cooper, this is the most green gasoline engine in the list of Kelley Blue Book. EPA rating of 28mpg and 37 MPG on the highway. Besides the efficiency, roomy interior and the enjoyment factor driving become more value.

In the sixth (6th), the Ford Escape Hybrid, as well as the highest SUV in this list. Escape Hybrid uses a similar system in use Ford Fusion. Together with its twin Mercury Mariner Hybrid, the EPA rating is 34 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway.

In the seventh position (7), Honda Fit or here known as the Honda Jazz. Four-cylinder gasoline engine, Jazz offers the efficiency of 28 mpg in the city and 35 on the highway for the automatic version and 27 mpg in town and 33mpg on the highway for the manual version.

In the eighth (8) is the BMW 335d, the first luxury sedan in the list of Kelley. This sedan uses a six-cylinder diesel engine and is rated for EPA 23 city and 36 highway. Since this BMW, the efficiency on the highway represents a welcome plus owner.

In the ninth position (9) is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, a midsize crossover SUV capable of carrying seven people with the efficiency of 27 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. This SUV also has a four-wheel drive system can be tough and reliable it in the snow, ice, rain or gravel.


In the tenth position (10) no surprises, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid. These are full size American SUV only one who can enter this list. These giant vehicles are usually identical to the greedy fuel and had the reputation of black matter emissions. Able to carry eight passengers, this SUV the EPA rating is 21 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway. Efficiency in the same city with the Toyota Camry or Honda Accord four-cylinder that had been identical as economical car. And plusnya value, this SUV has power 'rhinoceros' which can strike almost three tons of load.[mobilku.com]