The latest round of deals going on the hybrids includes 0% financing and cash back offers. Starting this month for the first time ever, Prius buyers in the US can get 0% financing for two years or lease payments as low as $219 a month, says Toyota spokesman Bill Kwong. Other discounted models include hybrid versions of the Honda Accord as well as the Ford Escape and its Mariner cousin pictured above.
The low gas prices are not the only threat to hybrid vehicles, new ultra-efficient diesel models, some of which achieve better mileage than their hybrid counterparts, are starting to enter the US market and are growing in popularity.