Hybrid Cars Release Dates 2011 - 2013

Automakers are now developing new hybrid car models at a rapid pace. Here's a look at hybrid cars under development, and 'best estimate' dates for availablity to the consumer market:
2011 releases:
	Nissan Infiniti M35 - hybrid version of the luxury performance brand; Nissan's first hybrid model Kia Optima Hybrid - a first hybrid from Kia, this is a mid-size saloon similar to the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid.Hyundai Sonata - first Korean hybrid into the US. Uses lithium-ion batteries. Buick Regal - features the drive train developed for the Saturn Vue Toyota Prius V - this crossover has 60% more luggage space than the standard Prius sedan
2012 releases:
	Ford C-Max Hybrid and Energi - the C-Max is a hybrid minivan and the Energi is a plug-in hybrid minivan Toyota Prius Plug-in - a new plug-in version of the Prius Toyota Prius C - a smaller Prius, a four-seater that looks a bit like Honda's CR-Z two-seater hybrid Lincoln MKZ Hybrid - Ford's entry into the more expensive end of the hybrid market, competing with Lexus. Toyota Avalon Hybrid - a hybrid version of Toyota's largest sedan
2013 scheduled releases:
	Chrysler 300 Hybrid - upscale full size town car with 8-speed automatic Acura TLX Hybrid - compact sports car expected to be priced under $30,000 V60 Volvo Plug-in Hybrid - luxury crossover 'Eurowagon', world's first diesel-hybrid plug-in BMW Active Hybrids 3 and 5 - midsize performance cars priced at about $50K and $60K respectively VW Golf Hybrid and Passat Hybrid - compact and midsize hybrid versions of these popular VW models