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Scorecard Key:
Hybrid Environmental Score (0-10, 10 best)
Hybrid Value (Very Low-Very High)
Forced Features (None-$$$$$)
Hybrid Environmental Score
(0-10, 10 best) measures the smog-forming and global warming pollution
performance of the hybrid against its closest conventional counterpart. Read more...
Hybrid Value
(Very Low-Very High) is the environmental "bang for your buck"
measuring each percent reduction in heat trapping emissions compared to
the added cost of that vehicle's hybrid drivetrain. Read more...
Forced Features
(None-$$$$$) notes how many "premium" or "upgraded" features are
included on a hybrid as standard equipment as compared to a conventional
model, denying consumers the option of buying a base model with hybrid
capabilities. Read more...