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The Good, the Bad, the Luxury Hybrid

MSN Auto -- Surprisingly, hybrid propulsion technology and luxury cars seem to go together like peas and carrots. Unlike their paltry-priced cousins that offer impressive fuel efficiency and give their owners that warm, fuzzy feeling that comes from driving a more eco-conscious conveyance, luxury hybrids offer something more: performance and amenities equal to or better than their gas-powered cousins. Well, in theory, anyway. Some do a better job than others. From the stately Lincoln MKZ Hybrid to the BMW X6 ActiveHybrid, we present five of the latest luxury fuel-sippers worthy of your hard-earned cash, and five that don't live up to the hype.

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Submitted Sep 03, 2010 By: ajrn

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kelsielee Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,389 Points:672,025 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Sep 5, 2010 8:32:32 PM Ignore kelsielee Report Abuse Most are, unfortunately, too expensive for me.
remay Champion Author Houston Posts:4,706 Points:1,656,770 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 2:32:10 PM Ignore remay Report Abuse "BMW ... The X6 averages 17 mpg city/19 mpg highway. Not a great reward for the $88,900 price tag" Why do they even bother? There are TWO attributes that make it disgraceful!
ajrn Champion Author Toledo Posts:12,007 Points:2,516,515 Joined:Nov 2003	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 12:13:04 AM Ignore ajrn Report Abuse I think for some, it's about being trendy, on more than one front.. Why yes, I DO have a LEXUS, SUV and a HYBRID.. But my gated community only allows me to show off one car-- so I got one that could be all of them...
torn8owx Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:2,313 Points:577,515 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 7:23:31 AM Ignore torn8owx Report Abuse If you can afford some of these models, I doubt the cost of gasoline is going to be a concern of yours
ncomet1 Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,289 Points:408,780 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 7:06:38 AM Ignore ncomet1 Report Abuse For the price you pay, they should be fancier inside.
Canucktree Champion Author Alberta Posts:2,704 Points:580,610 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 7:03:33 AM Ignore Canucktree Report Abuse Why not? I buy a toy, I want a toy!
APlus Champion Author San Antonio Posts:2,222 Points:610,970 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 7:00:25 AM Ignore APlus Report Abuse You pay more you should get fancier stuff inside.
granitestater Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:6,319 Points:1,019,445 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 3:02:35 AM Ignore granitestater Report Abuse Not suprising. Since hybrids cost lots more. Luxury packages are de rigeur...