The first thing that I noticed after getting the car home was it’s attractive styling. With sleek curves, a distinct, modern aesthetic and clean, crisp interior, I honestly can’t think of a single complaint so far as flair goes. The interior was even multi-toned, a simple touch which still gets compliments from friends and passengers.

Aside from attractiveness, the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu hybrid works near-perfectly, as well. As time has passed, I’ve found that the gas mileage isn’t quite what I thought it would be, but it’s still considerably more efficient than any car I’ve owned in the past, getting roughly 30 MPG on average.

Also, I find it to be noteworthy that the Malibu’s occasional switches between gas and electricity are noticeably more streamlined than in the other cars which I took time to test drive, considerably detracting from the clunky feeling which usually comes along with hybrid cars. While the Malibu drives unusually far, it also drives unusually well. The power steering is like floating on a cloud, and the cruise control makes otherwise tedious trips practically effortless.

I’ve come to the conclusion that I’ve never really experienced anything quite like driving the Malibu. This might have something to do with the fact that I haven’t purchased a new car in five-odd years, but my point still stands. All and all, the 2010 Malibu Hybrid is an excellent car. It’s even better than any of the hybrid trucks I’ve driven.

If you’re looking to pick up a hybrid, I’d recommend it over all others, especially considering that I spent nearly three solid weeks sampling nearly every alternative. To sum it up- it’s fast, it’s clean, it’s green, and it drives like a dream.

Hybrid cars are not as popular as you may think

Only about 50% of consumers say they will buy a hybrid soon. That’s probably because hybrid cars are not cheap. Also, most people are a little concerned about buying a car that depends on a battery pack as much as a hybrid does. Why are they concerned? They wonder what will happen if the battery pack failed. Since battery packs are usually very expensive, people just don’t want to take such a big risk.

There is not a consensus of opinion on the value of hybrid cars

Some people think hybrid cars are good for everyone to have, and some people beg to differ. There is tons of research out there on the many opinions that surround hybrid cars, and if you haven’t decided yet that the best opinion is your opinion, you may be easily swayed by anything blowing in the wind. A hybrid car purchase is just like any other purchase. There are pros and cons. But if you expect all hybrid cars to have nothing but a good reputation, you have another thing coming. Hybrid cars are useful to most people. But many other people don’t think they need hybrid cars.

Hybrid cars may seem trendy now, but they might not be in just two years

Called the “wave of the future,” it may seem like hybrid cars are really cool cars to own right now. And it’s true. Today, they are on the cutting edge of automotive technology. However, in just two years, hybrid cars may be outdone by something better. Care manufacturers are continuously working on a way to make fuel useless when it comes to cars.

Hybrid car manufacturers say their battery packs last a lifetime, but anything is possible

Ever bought a warrantee and had something happen to your car that wasn’t covered? Even though a hybrid’s battery is supposed to last a lifetime, chances are, something just might happen that you don’t like. How much does a hybrid battery cost? You don’t even want to know. There’s risk involved when you make any purchase, but with the hybrid car, there are risks you never thought of. So go and buy a hybrid car, if you dare.

You may think you know more than enough about hybrid cars when you really don’t

Before buying a hybrid car, you should come to terms with the fact that you are buying a new technological innovation, and it’s new to everyone in the world. Therefore, who knows what surprises this new technology might throw us. Do you think people expected spyware to get on their computers? Nope. So remember, don’t putt too much trust in technology or you may find yourself out in the cold.

At the dawn of a new era in environmentally conscious automotive engineering, some auto-makers are taking a giant, green leap into the future, moving High technology into the main stream with a new generation of gas/electric Hybrids. Advances in technology are helping break the stereotypical image of the stodgy little, although ecologically superior, hybrid automobiles.