A plug-in version of the Saturn Vue hybrid

So, you’re in the market for an SUV. And, despite higher than normal fuel prices, you’re not sure whether a hybrid version is the right move. According to Intellichoice the answer to that question is clear.

Hybrid SUVs are more cost effective than their conventional cousins. After 5 years the Saturn Vue hybrid will save $3,797 over a conventional Vue. The Chevy Tahoe hybrid will save $3,733. The Ford Escape hybrid will save $2,489. The Toyota Highlander hybrid will save $1,360.

Now that doesn’t mean the Saturn Vue hybrid is the best deal amongst hybrid SUVs. If you drive in heavy city traffic, for example, the Escape hybrid is a better deal. Still, if you’re in the market for an SUV, and you’ve contemplated one of the four SUV models above, then the hybrid version is the way to go.