2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
If you want a domestic brand but you also want a hybrid, check out the 2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The appearance on the outside is a little bit Jaguar, a touch of Mercedes, and maybe a dash of Buick. The interior has the crisp, clean feel Lincoln always has, and a great range of trims to boot. Push Button Shift and SYNC 3 are standard equipment, but there’s more optional equipment.
The 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle powertrain is remarkably good on fuel. It achieves an EPA-rating of 38 mpg city and 41 mpg highway, and all with a starting MSRP of $35,170.
2017 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid
It would be too easy to go with the Acura NSX. Instead, we’ll use Acura’s flagship sedan, the 2017 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid. You’ll be surprised you’re not inside a German-engineered sedan because it’s truly amazing. Milano leather seats, Head Up Display, GPS-lined 3-zone climate control, even an SMS message and email assistant are found in the Acura RLX.
Then there’s the powertrain. The NSX-inspired all-wheel drive system uses electric motors at the rear wheels for an AWD program that’s unrivaled. A front electric motor and the gas engine combine with the rear electric motors for a total 377 hp and 341 lb-ft of torque. With performance like this, fuel efficiency is secondary. A combined 29 mpg rating is satisfactory for us. Pricing starts at $59,950. One of the best luxury hybrid cars, for sure.
