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Best Family Sedans for 2007 & 2008: Prius, Altima & Camry hybrids, Elantra

by Hilary on November 28th, 2007

Prius in Spectra Blue Mica -
with a redesigned Prius hitting markets next year, consumers may save a bundle by waiting to purchase 2008s until then.

Top Five Family Sedans for 2007 & 2008

There’s a little more variation between 2007 and 2008 family sedans. We see the addition of a new hybrid (the Malibu, now in limited availability) and better mileage by the Kia Spectra.

2007 Models

Toyota Prius
4 cylinder, 1.5 L engine, Automatic
48 mpg city/ 45 mpg hwy

Nissan Altima Hybrid
4 cylinder, 2.5 L engine, Automatic
35 mpg city/ 33 mpg hwy

Toyota Camry Hybrid
4 cylinder, 2.4 L engine, Automatic
33 mpg city/ 34 mpg hwy

Hyundai Elantra
4 cylinder, 2 L engine, Automatic 4-speed
25 mpg city/ 33 mpg hwy

Honda Accord Hybrid**
6 cylinder, 3 L engine, Automatic 5-speed
24 mpg city/ 32 mpg hwy

Saturn Aura Hybrid**
4 cylinder, 2.4 L engine, Automatic 4-speed
24 mpg city/ 32 mpg hwy

2008 Models

Toyota Prius
4 cylinder, 1.5 L engine, Automatic
48 mpg city/ 45 mpg hwy

Nissan Altima Hybrid
4 cylinder, 2.5 L engine, Automatic
35 mpg city/ 33 mpg hwy

Toyota Camry Hybrid
4 cylinder, 2.4 L engine, Automatic
33 mpg city/ 34 mpg hwy

Hyundai Elantra
4 cylinder, 2 L engine, Automatic 4-speed
25 mpg city/ 33 mpg hwy

Chevy Malibu Hybrid**
4 cylinder, 2 L engine, Automatic 4-speed
24 mpg city/ 32 mpg hwy

Kia Spectra**
4 cylinder, 2 L engine, Automatic 4-speed
24 mpg city/ 32 mpg hwy

Saturn Aura Hybrid**
4 cylinder, 2.4 L engine, Automatic 4-speed
24 mpg city/ 32 mpg hwy

* All figures taken from FuelEconomy.gov and focus on models with automatic transmissions, although sometimes, manuals can get better gas mileage

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