"Edmunds Roundup: June 5, 2009" Edmunds Daily

Edmunds Roundup: June 5, 2009

The latest highlights from Edmunds.com and its blogosphere.

Green Car Advisor: Toyota to Begin Leasing Plug-in Prius Hybrids
Toyota announced that they will begin leasing a plug-in version of their wildly popular Prius Hybrid before the end of the year. Worldwide, there will only be 500 initial examples available, with 150 coming to the U.S. Sadly, these leases are intended primarily for government and corporate use. The plug-in Prius will utilize more expensive and efficient lithium-ion batteries than can be charged via a standard household outlet.

Inside Line: 2010 Honda Pilot Price Increases, But Only Slightly
Even though there are no significant changes for the 2010 Honda Pilot, prices have edged just a bit higher. Depending on which model you choose, the price will hop $150 - $300.

Straightline: Pricing Announced for the 2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible
The drop-top version of Infiniti's G37 will set you back a cool $44,715 for the base model -- about $7,000 more than the standard coupe variant. Like most Infiniti/Nissan products, options are bundled in large, expensive and inflexible packages, so look for prices to climb quickly if you want a few added features.