8. 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid
What’s New?
To achieve all the goals set for the Toyota Camry Hybrid, the manufacturer focused its development strategies on 3 key points: elegance, presence and technological innovation. Following a complete redesign from 2014, the Toyota Camry hits the year 2016 without any significant changes. The Camry Special Version enters the model range, though, depending on the SE trim, with smoked taillights, unique interior accents and much more.
Exterior Features
The look of Camry is refined, modern, and nearly uncharacteristically bold. The front-end is very aggressive, with LED front running lamps, a broad maw, and readily available LED auto-leveling lamps for the high and low beams. The side sheet metal flows perfectly and boasts a character line which slopes down to the strong front wheels. The taillights are also connected by the chrome bar which runs across the trunk.
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Interior Features/ Technology
The 2016 Camry Hybrid presently comes with a proximity key, rearview camera, Bluetooth, dual-zone automatic climate control, a USB port and the Entune audio system of the Toyota with a 6.1-inch touch screen. Available features include an improved Entune system with navigation and the smartphone app integration, a sunroof, adaptive cruise control, the JBL audio system, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and the blind spot monitoring with rear- cross traffic alert.
Engine/ Fuel Efficiency
The Camry Hybrid provides one engine: a 200 HP 2.5-liter 4-cylinder ECVT Hybrid engine mated to a standard constantly adjustable automatic transmission. According to the EPA, fuel economy reaches 43 MPG/city or 39 MPG/highway with the base-level LE model or a 40 MPG city/38 MPG highway with the upscale SE and XLE models, a function of the bigger wheels in these trims.
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Safety
All Camry Hybrid models are fitted with the ordinary safety features, including traction and stability control, anti-lock brakes, and the side-curtain airbags. Also, Camry Hybrid models feature rear and front side airbags, along with the standard backup camera.
7. 2016 Toyota Prius v
What’s New?
The Prius v is unchanged for 2016. The CVT all-wheel-drive Toyota Prius is quite impressive. Based on a similar platform that underpins Toyota models have been designed to share the same 1.8-liters i-VTEC four-cylinder engine. The engine is capable of generating 127 lb-ft of torque and 138 horsepower. So while it may look very much the same, you will certainly feel the difference in the power while still saving on fuel.
Exterior Features
The notable exterior features include a spare tire mounted inside under the cargo, clearcoat paint, body-colored front bumper, body-colored rear bumper, black side windows trim, and body-colored door handles. Also, there is body-colored power heated side mirrors w/manual folding, fixed rear window w/fixed interval wiper and defroster, light tinted glass, variable intermittent wipers, galvanized steel/aluminum panels, lip spoiler, black grille, front license plate bracket, and the liftgate rear cargo access. The Prius v comes available in 10 different colors including sea glass pearl, and a brick red..
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Interior Features
The base 2016 Prius v now comes standard with a proximity key, automatic climate control, push-button start, a rearview camera and the Entune Audio infotainment system of Toyota with the 6.1″ touchscreen, Bluetooth, a 6-speaker audio system and the USB port. Higher trims come with an Entune Premium Audio infotainment system that includes navigation, satellite radio, HD Radio, and the Entune App Suite with apps such as Yelp and Pandora. The Prius V with the Improved Technology package includes a pre-collision safety system (that tightens the initiates braking and seatbelts when any crash is deemed inevitable) and Safety Connect telematics system of Toyota (that includes a stolen-vehicle locator and emergency assistance).
Engine/ Fuel Efficiency
EPA-estimated fuel-economy for the Toyota Prius v is 44 MPG city/40 highway. This model gets an averaged rating of 45.1 MPG. That is a perfect result in a test consisting of majorly highway driving. The Prius v uses normal-grade gas. Based on a similar platform that underpins Toyota models have been designed to share the same 1.8-liters i-VTEC four-cylinder engine. The engine is capable of generating 127 lb-ft of torque and 138 horsepower.
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Safety
Every 2016 Toyota Prius v comes with the standard stability control, 7 airbags (including the drivers knee airbag), a backup camera, and anti-lock brakes. Optional on the upscale-level Five are the adaptive cruise control, a lane-departure warning system, automatic high-beam control, and the pre-collision system along with automatic braking.
6. 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid
What’s New?
The announcement of the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid is exciting news for the Hybrid Car market. While the design is epic and powerful, it is also very much utilitarian. The powerful hood comes with a chrome grille and there are new color options available including a burgundy velvet with metallic tinted clearcoat. The new Ford Fusion Hybrid car could possibly turn out to be the mainstream hit that the brand has always been looking for in the United States. Conceived and greatly developed here, the Ford Fusion Hybrid shares most of its underpinnings with Jeep. It also boasts of a compelling list of high-tech features, a competitive price, a mid-sized package, all wrapped in a unique styling that puts the car not just at the peak of its class but also on top of the entire Ford lineup.
Exterior Features
All models come with 17 inch premium painted luster nickel wheels, heated power-adjustable outside mirrors, a rear spoiler, solar tinted glass, LED signature lighting and body color dual power mirrors, door handles and front and rear bumpers will come as standard exterior features for the 2017 model. As optional you will can include LED fog lamps and a rear decklid spoiler.
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Interior Features/ Technology
Standard features include a 6-speaker audio system, dual-zone automatic climate control, a rearview camera, smartphone app integration and emergency brake assist and a voice-activated SYNC infotainment system along with Bluetooth, full power accessories, leather or cloth upholstery, cruise control, and the telescoping tilt-wheel steering.
MyKey of Ford that enables drivers to set radio and speed volume limits especially when loaning their car to others is also standard.Available features include HD Radio, satellite radio, push-button start, a 12-speaker Sony audio system, a power moonroof, adaptive cruise control, rear parking sensors, active park assist, blind spot monitoring, and lane departure warning.Also, an improved SYNC system is available with MyFord Touch, an eight-inch touch screen, two USB ports, two 4.2-inch display screens, navigation and Wi-Fi ability.
Engine/ Fuel Efficiency
The Fusion now comes with a 2.0-liter iVCT Atkinson cycle Inline 4 engine and the electric motor which will combine to generate 200 HP. A constantly variable transmission (an automatic transmission) is standard, and a 6-speed automatic is readily available on the Fusion Hybrid SE models. The Fusion Hybrid receives an EPA-approximated 43/41 MPG city/highway that’s great for a midsize vehicle and among the greatest ratings for a midsize hybrid.
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Safety
Safety features on the Fusion are very extensive. The car uses 8 airbags and the standard set of electronic safety equipment, including, traction and stability control, and anti-lock brakes. Also, emergency brake assistance is typical on all Fusions as is an electronic parking brake.
5. 2016 Chevrolet Volt Hybrid
What’s New?
With gorgeous design and incredible fuel efficiency the Volt Hybrid is an excellent addition to Chevrolet’s lineup. It’s even been named Green Car Journal’s Green Car of the Year 2016. There is a new engine and you can even have a charging station professionally installed in your own home!
Exterior Features
Aerodynamically integrated LED low beam head and taillights, a powerful stance, and a more intuitive design have become the integral parts of the Volt’s design. The car is more aerodynamic which along with its hybrid engine really improves fuel efficiency by reducing drag. The car looks confident and impressive. There are 7 different colors available including a strong metallic blue and a pearly white.
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Interior Features/ Technology
With cloth or leather upholstery available, a 6-speaker audio system, SiriusXM satellite radio, automatic climate control, ONStar with 4G LTE and built in sifi hotspot as standard, you can enjoy all of your technology in the comfort of bucket seats wit ha leather wrapped steering wheel. You can opt for heated driver and front passenger seats if you like and use your 8″ diagonal color touch screen display. Cruise control, power outlets, leyless access, and a drive mode control switch are all included as standard tech features too.
Engine/ Fuel Efficiency
An EPA fuel efficiency rating of 43/42 MPG in City/ Highway means a 42 combined MPG on the standard Hybrid engine in the Volt. The 1.5L Voltec Electric Drive Unit is direct injection and works of front wheel drive. It is capable of up to 149 horsepower and 294 lb-ft of torque. Acceleration is impressive for an hybrid engine – 0-60 in just 8.4 seconds. And the top speed the Volt can reach is 98 MPH
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Safety
Antilock brakes, front-seat side airbags, stability and traction control, side curtain airbags and an active front head restraints. Besides, a rearview camera is standard. Optional equipment includes automatic braking for frontal collision mitigation, a frontal collision warning system, lane keeping assist, a lane departure warning system and road-departure mitigation (that senses any potential for veering into objects like parked cars or trees and applies the collision mitigation systems and lane keeping assist).
4. 2016 Ford C-MAX Hybrid
What’s New?
The 2016 Ford C-Max Hybrid gets Ford’s modern Sync 3 tech interface that includes advanced voice recognition and an eight-inch touchscreen with the pinch-to-touch and fingertip swiping capabilities. Available in 3 different models including the Hybrid SE, Hybrid SEL, and Energi, the C-MAX sees a price range from as low as $24,170 up to $31,770. The Energi model has an estimated EPA fuel efficiency rating of an astonishing 95 city/ 81 highway MPG! Roughly the same size as the 2015 model, this 3rd generation Ford C-MAX boasts of a bolder styling and it also rides on the all-new platforms that trim curb weight while also promising better handling. The new model also introduces the Ford’s new cockpit-style modular interior design.
Exterior Features
Exterior features include the power heated mirrors, dual sliding rear doors, fog lights and the 17-inch alloy wheels. Variable intermittent rain-sensing wipers, rear window wiper and rear defogger. The active grille shutters on the front of the car improve efficiency and comes available in 8 different exterior colors.
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Interior Features
The interior of the 2016 Ford C-Max Hybrid boasts premium materials, excellent build quality, and an appealing design. The cabin of C-Max Hybrid offers abundant headroom and sufficient legroom for four six-foot adults. The C-Max Hybrid features less cargo space than many wagons, but more than most hybrids and hatchbacks. Available features include the hands-free power liftgate, heated front seats, leather upholstery, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, a fixed-glass panoramic roof, push-button start, a Sony audio system, navigation, a rearview camera, satellite radio, parallel park assist and SYNC 3 touch-screen infotainment system that’s new for 2016.
Technology
Technology is infused in almost every aspect of the C-MAX. Available on all other models is SYNC with the MyFord that offers hands-free access to anything required to keep the driver informed: a telephone, 4.2-inch LCD screen, turn-by-turn navigation, Bluetooth audio, and much more. SYNC with MyFord Touch enhances even more excellent features, including an eight-inch touch central screen along with dual 4.2-inch screens, voice recognition, and Wi-Fi capability.
Engine/ Fuel Efficiency
The 2016 C-Max Hybrid is power-driven by a 2.0L Atkinson-Cycle I4 hybrid engine and a backup electric motor. The automatic transmission is standard. Many reviewers say the C-Max Hybrid has lively acceleration. The 2016 Ford C-Max Hybrid receives 42/37 MPG city/highway EPA fuel efficiency ratings that are exceptional for a wagon, but still slightly below average for a hybrid.
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Safety
Several packages are readily available on the C-MAX, including Power Liftgate Package, a Winter Package, a Premium Audio Package and 2 separate technology packages. All C-MAX models benefit from 7 airbags, traction control, AdvanceTrac stability control, and four-wheel anti-lock brakes.
3. 2016 Toyota Prius c
What’s New?
The Prius c makes 2 changes for 2016. One is the Safety Sense option package of Toyota that includes many new safety features. Second is the addition of a newest Persona Series Special Edition trim level that enables Prius c fans to stand out a slightly more than usual.
Exterior Features
Size is not the only notable difference between the larger Prius Liftback and the Prius c. The subcompact Prius c has no two-piece back window which has been a common-Prius hallmark for the past many years, despite its influence on rearward visibility. The Prius c boasts a more conventional, and vertical rear end: a regular top-hinged hatchback, set between the tall vertical tail-lamps. A long roof spoiler is designed to lower fuel-wasting air turbulence at highway speeds.
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Interior Features
The interior of the Prius is airy and huge, providing a good view and an open feel of the road ahead, with advanced headroom over last generations. Two 4.2-inch multi-information screens are contained in the instrument panel. Basic information like fuel level and speed are displayed on the right. On the other hand, the left display is programmable, enabling the driver to select what information he or she needs to check at any time. A heads up screen projects onto the windshield and assists to further keep a driver informed without ever having to look constantly away from the road.
Technology
In adapting the hybrid technology of Toyota to the Prius c platform, each of the system’s main components benefited from the design focus to lower size, and weight while enhancing efficiency. The hybrid control computer manages the continuous application of electric power and gasoline engine based on the selected drive mode and driving demands.
Engine/ Fuel Efficiency
The 2016 Prius c is driven by an electric motor and a 4-cylinder engine. Acceleration is satisfactory around the city and on the highway, but test drivers agree that it feels so sluggish generally. The Prius c comes standard with the automatic transmission (CVT). The hybrid technology of Toyota integrates a gasoline engine, a nickel-metal hydride battery, an electric motor within the Continuously Variable Transaxle, the power control unit (inverter), a step-up converter, a DC-DC converter, and the hybrid control computer. According to EPA fuel efficiency ratings, the 2016 Prius c receives 53/46 MPG city/highway that is remarkable for both hybrid and subcompact cars.
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Safety
New for 2016 is a set of safety choices which include a pre-collision warning system and a pedestrian detection system as well as the radar controlled dynamic-cruise control system. The Prius c is available with Safety Sense C (TSS-C) technology of Toyota’s. Provided as an extra-cost choice, TSS-C adds an extended list of electronic driving assistance including automatic high beams a pre-collision system, and the lane departure warning system.
2. 2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
What’s New?
The Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid’s second generation has greater capability, added power and even more style. As its form might be familiar, the mid-engine car of the manufacturer has been redesigned from the ground up, and it incorporates a modern technology, design, and engineering from successful cars of Volkswagen.
Exterior Features
Although the Jetta might not be sensational to behold, the conservative and clean styling indeed have aged well. Add some additional chrome detailing, the larger, and more expressive wheel designs of the upper trim levels of Jetta and this basic sedan takes on a more decent look. The racy Jetta GLI has a modified red trim, styling, and various wheels to differentiate from other Jettas, and it looks more expensive, closer to the Audi than the Volkswagen.
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Interior Features
Tasteful and purposeful, the interior of the Jetta Hybrid takes on a basic and functional look, same to its external design. Fabric-wrapped windshield pillars in the material which equals the headliner is one instance of VW’s attention to the detail, as is a softly padded center-armrest that slides and raises to adjust for optimum comfort. Gloss black trim, chrome accents, and extra soft-touch surfaces offer an excellent appearance in higher trim levels, and purchasers benefit from a richer, two-tone cabin appearance when selecting beige or gray interior colors.
Technology
New for 2016, the Jetta Hybrid advances next-generation infotainment technology with the Car-Net App-Connect technology featuring Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and a Mirror Link technology and a 6.3-inch touchscreen display. Car-Net subscription services offer access to many useful features, including automatic collision notification and the Family Guardian set of alerts associated with a curfew, speed, and geographic boundaries. Navigation is also included for the Jetta Hybrid, with the Fender premium audio system.
Engine/ Fuel Efficiency
For a hybrid this size, Jetta’s EPA fuel-economy rating of 42 MPG city/48 MPG highway and 45 MPG combined is incredible. Though, unlike many hybrids, the city MPG is lower than the highway. The 1.4L 7-speed DSG automatic transmission with Tiptronic and Sport mode can reach a horsepower of 150 – incredible for a hybrid model.
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Safety
All Jetta models no matter trim or drivetrain level come typically with dual full-length, side and front side traction and stability control systems as well as curtain airbags. Based on the model, customers can order much electronic driving assistance at an additional cost. These include Rear Traffic Alert, Blind Spot Monitor, Park Distance Control and Forward Collision Warning system.
1. 2016 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
What’s New?
The 2016 Subaru Crosstrek gets mildly modified front-end styling and drops the “XV” which used to be at the beginning of its brand name. Starlink telematics of Subaru suite with the emergency services categorizes its Crosstrek debut, as do some latest safety technologies (lane-change assist, blind-spot monitoring, and the rear cross-traffic alert). Small interior trim tweaks and improvements round out the modifications.
Exterior Features
2016 Crosstrek receives an entirely new front-end look, with the modern bumper, grill, fascia, and the headlights. Several models receive a modern wheel design as well. The 2016 model comes with multiple design changes. Among the modifications is rear-end which is altered in a huge way. Further, the bodywork is such that the SUV is very easy to identify with the majority of its elements being decreased to make it appear more slim and attractive. Also, it has 8.7 inches of ground clearance along with the standard alloy wheels (17inch). The fog light of this SUV is steering responsive that’s a safety feature which comes in helpful for rivers in the United States.
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Interior Features/ Technology
Standard features include an automatic climate control, a rearview camera, proximity key, keyless access, push-button start, and Starlink infotainment system of Subaru that features the 6.2-inch touch screen, a 6-speaker stereo, Bluetooth, a USB port, HD Radio as well as smartphone app integration. The Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid has 2 modern standard features for 2016: rear cross traffic alert and blind spot monitoring. The Touring trim includes the power moonroof and an improved Starlink system with a seven-inch touchscreen, satellite radio, and voice-activated navigation. An up-front infotainment system on Subaru Hybrid is the center of technology in a Subaru mid-size SUV. This system comprises a navigation system, a 6.2-inch touchscreen, and the myriad of controls.
Engine/ Fuel Efficiency
The Subaru Crosstrek is driven by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder SUBARU BOXER engine (instead of the pistons moving up and down in the engine, flip the image 900 and imagine them moving side to side). This engine produces 148HP and 145 lb-ft of torque. When the Crosstrek is fitted with the standard five-speed manual, EPA fuel-economy ratings stand at 23 MPG in the city and 31 MPG on the highway. The constantly variable automatic transmission (CVT) improves those figures to 26/34 MPG city/highway.
Source: caranddriver
Safety
The 2016 Subaru Crosstrek currently comes standard with antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front side airbags and side curtain airbags, a rearview camera, a driver knee airbag, and active front-head restraints. Also, Hybrid models come with the audible pedestrian alert system which plays a warning sound through the speaker behind the proper headlight when only the electric motor is used. Extra safety features such as the advanced EyeSight bundle, Starlink telematics, and rear-car detection technologies are detailed in Trim Levels, Body Styles, and choices.
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