The 2013 Toyota Prius c debuted at the show. (The Associated Press)
New hybrids and electric vehicles continue to roll out at the Detroit auto show, which opened to the public Saturday. Some of the highlights:
Ford
Ford says it will release five additional electrified vehicles for North America this year: two Fusions, two for the C-Max and one for the company's Lincoln brand. The Fusion and C-Max will each have hybrid and plug-in hybrid variations. The hybrid Fusion is expected to get 47 mpg city.
More from the Detroit auto show
- Debuts: Proof that alternative-energy vehicles are still in automakers' plans
- Slideshow: The auto world's latest and greatest
- Trend watch: Three trends to watch for at the show
Honda
Honda's big surprise was the announcement of a plug-in hybrid version of the 2013 Accord. It will get up to 15 miles of electric-only driving and can reach 62 mph before needing the gas engine.
Toyota
Toyota is showing the production version of the Prius c that's due out in March. Toyota announced that the starting price would be "below $19,000" and the estimated city gas-mileage rating is 53 mpg — the best ever for a conventional hybrid.
Volkswagen
VW revealed a hybrid version of the Jetta, which will launch in the U.S. at the end of 2012, and the E-Bugster concept, an all-electric takeoff on the Beetle. The Bugster (shown below) has a 114-horsepower electric motor and a 100-mile range, but no production plans as of yet.
— Wire reports
2 Comments
By Alan Serjeant on January 18, 2012 11:21 AM
The story is about the DETROIT Auto show. How about having a picture of a DETROIT built car. The new Ford Fusion for instance. and how about some info about Chrysler and GM offerings rather than Honda, Toyota and Volkswagen ? Considering this is a democrat / union town you sure like promoting foreign car companies.
By Renato on January 20, 2012 8:32 AM
Alan: You do know your beloved AMERICAN Ford Fusion was made in Hermosillo, Mexico? LOL.