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.

1. 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Advanced Hatchback - Used - $31,991   

From AOL Autos.com: The Prius was the first hybrid auto to hit it big, and looking at this sleek, winter gray 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. Leased for six months by its prior owner, the Prius has 8,245 miles on it. 

Available at Toyota of Hackensack.

2. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid - Used - $30,995

From AOL Autos.com: Now available in Ramsey is an automatic white Tahoe hybrid that has 50,993 miles on it. The four door wason/sport utility car has four wheel drive and features a 6.0 liter engine, parking sensors, OnStar Communication system and navigation system and a power sun/moonroof.

Available at Ramsey Nissan.

3. 2011 Lexus GS 450h - Used - $39,499 

From AOL Autos.com Responsible and stylish! This four-door Lexus sedan comes in a sleek silver exterior, has 15,405 miles on it, and is equiped with leather seats, moonroof, Mark Levinson sound system, navigation, Bluetooth, and a backup camera.

Available at Prestige Lexus in Ramsey.

4. 2011 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - Used - $53,995 

From AOL Autos.com: This Escalade Luxury has 29,794 miles on it after a single owner and combines the space of an SUV with the environmentally friendly hybrid engine. It comes equipped with all wheel drive, navigation system and the current Cadillac warranty.

Available at Englewood Auto Group.

5. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 400 - New - $64,855 

From AOL Autos.com: This isn't just a hybrid, it's a supercharged hybrid. This wowser sedan is black with matching leather interior, automatic temperature control, emergency communication sytem, heated door mirrors, memory seats and more.

Coming soon to Prestige Motors in Paramus.