5 Cars: Keeping It Green

This week's 5 Cars is all about making your ride planet-friendly.

Perhaps you are in the market for a new or used vehicle that can save you money at the pump. And perhaps you also have a commitment to doing as little damage to the environment as possible.

One suggestion: Get a hybrid vehicle. With a combination of a traditional gas engine and an electric motor, the cars, while often pricey, can save you money on gas in the long run. They also are better for the planet in the sense that they can increase gas mileage and offer reduced emissions going into the air.

Here are a number of diverse hybrid options—hopefully one will be perfect for you and the planet. Listings and photos come from Cars.com, Craigslist and AOL Autos.

1. 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in Advanced - New - $40,612 

From Cars.com: The Prius was the first hybrid auto to hit it big, and looking at this sleek, silver baby, it's no wonder people want to plug into this hatchback. This car features front wheel drive, automatic continuously variable transmission, AM/FM/HD/satellite radio, a 1.8 liter 16-volt hybrid engine and more. Ask for  Stock# D3037040.

Available at  Toyota of Morristown in Morristown

2. 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid - Used - $8900 

From Craigslist: Now available from a seller in Wayne is a black Altima hybrid that has 113,000 miles on it and reportedly gets 35 miles to a gallon of gas. The ad says the car features a four cylinder 2.5 liter engine, keless entry and start, power seats, cruise control and more. Interested? Talk to Stan at 973-626-1615.

3. 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid - New - $32,690 

Responsible and stylish! This four-door Hyundai sedan comes in smokin' Black Onyx Pearl, has front wheel drive, 6-speed automatic transmission and a 2.4 liter 16-volt hybrid engine. Ask for Stock# H133095.

Available at Wayne Automall Hyundai in Wayne.

4. 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE - New - $33,050 

They had me at "ice storm." That's the color of this sweet Ford hybrid, a four-door sedan boasting front wheel drive, automatic continuously variable transmission, a 2 liter inline four-cylinder engine, air conditioning with dual zone climate control and—dig this—an eight-way power adjustable drivers' seat. Ask for Stock# 37711—if I don't beat you to it.

Available at Route 23 Automall in Butler.

5. 2013 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid S - New - $83,305 

This isn't just a hybrid, it's a supercharged hybrid. This wowser sport utility vehicle is silver, has all wheel drive, 8-speed automatic transmission and boasts a 3 liter V6 engine—a superhcharged hybrid engine. Start your engines gentlemen. Ask for Stock# 2130319.

Available at Paul Miller Porsche in Parsippany.