Video: Driving Smart: Best Eco-Friendly Cars for 2017

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By Cars.com Editors

March 29, 2017

Are you looking to save some money at the gas pump and save the world? Turns out you have a wide-range of options when it comes to your vehicle. Cars.com’s Mike Hanley highlights some of the best eco-friendly cars for 2017.

(upbeat music) With all the trucks and SUV's flying off Dealer Lots, it's clear, the days of $4 a gallon gas are a distant memory for most drivers, even so there's no guarantee that gas will be cheap forever.

So, if you're looking for a little insurance against a spike in prices at the pump, or just a car that pollutes less check out these high MPG rides. The Toyota Prius has long been the face of hybrid cars. And the 2017 model is as efficient as ever with up to a 56 mile per gallon rating in combined driving. With its revised suspension, it's also more comfortable than ever. For the more budget conscious eco driver Toyota's Yaris IA subcompact sedan costs less than $17,000, while delivering up to 35 miles per gallon combined. The Honda Fit is also efficient and affordable, if you'd prefer a small hatchback. If you need more room for the family, a few hybrid mid-sized sedans are worth the look. The Chevrolet Malibu hybrid is quiet and comfortable and gets 46 MPG in combined driving. While the Ford Fusion hybrid eco guide coaching tool helps you drive more efficiently. If you just can't bear giving up your SUV, don't worry. We've got you covered, the Toyota Highlander hybrid seats up to eight in three rows, has standard all wheel drive and is rated as high as 29 miles per gallon combined. If you're into pampering yourself, as much as the environment there's Lexus's RX 458 hybrid luxury SUV, speaking of luxury, we couldn't leave out the car that proved there was a market for high-end electric vehicles. The Tesla Model S, has redefined what an electric car could be, and now other luxury brands are scrambling to catch up.