Four cylinders ahead of hybrids

U.S., hybrids still only account for three per cent of new-car sales -- SUVs are around 14 per cent.

The four-bangers account for 37 per cent of the U.S. market, up from 30 per cent just three years ago. canada.com

Cost speaks:
"For now, the easiest, cheapest way for new-car shoppers to get better mileage is to choose a model with a conventional four-cylinder engine. And they are," said Jason Rothkop, a J.D. Power and Associates analyst recently.