No more ecoAUTO rebate for 2009 model year green cars
If you purchased or leased (12 months or more) eligible 2006, 2007 and 2008 model-year fuel-efficient vehicles between March 20, 2007 and December 31, 2008, you might get the ecoAUTO rebate. If you still did not send an application form, make sure to do it prior to March 31, 2009. Check ecoAUTO Applicant Guide and Application Form.
With 2009 model year vehicles Canadian drivers are not any more able to lower their fuel bills with the ecoAUTO Rebate Program. As part of the Government of Canada’s plan to protect the environment, the ecoAUTORebate Program encouraged Canadians to buy new fuel-efficient vehicles.
What vehicles get rebates?
The list of vehicles established by Transport Canada:
2006 Model Year ecoAUTO Eligibility
2007 Model Year ecoAUTO Eligibility
2008 Model Year ecoAUTO Eligibility:
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Toyota Prius Rebate: $2000 1.5 L, 4 cylinder Continuously Variable Transmission CFCR = 4.1 L/100 km |
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Honda Civic Hybrid Rebate: $2000 1.3 L, 4 cylinder Continuously Variable Transmission CFCR = 4.5 L/100 km |
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Smart ForTwo (Coupe) Rebate: $2000 1.0 L, 3 cylinder 5-Speed Automatic with Manual Mode CFCR = 5.4 L/100 km |
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Smart ForTwo (Convertible) Rebate: $2000 1.0 L, 3 cylinder 5-Speed Automatic with Manual Mode CFCR = 5.4 L/100 km |
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Ford Escape Hybrid FWD Rebate: $2000 2.3 L, 4 cylinder Continuously Variable Transmission CFCR = 6.1 L/100 km |
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Ford Escape Hybrid AWD Rebate: $2000 2.3 L, 4 cylinder Continuously Variable Transmission CFCR = 7.0 L/100 km |
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Saturn VUE Hybrid Rebate: $2000 2.4 L, 4 cylinder 4-Speed Automatic CFCR = 7.3 L/100 km |
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Toyota Camry Hybrid Rebate: $1500 2.4 L, 4 cylinder Continuously Variable Transmission CFCR = 5.7 L/100 km |
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Nissan Altima Hybrid Rebate: $1500 2.5 L, 4 cylinder Continuously Variable Transmission (AV) CFCR = 5.8 L/100 km |
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Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4×4 Rebate: $1500 3.3 L, 6 cylinder Continuously Variable Transmission CFCR = 7.7 L/100 km |
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Toyota Corolla Rebate: $1000 1.8 L, 4 cylinder 5-Speed Manual CFCR = 6.3 L/100 km |
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Toyota Yaris Rebate: $1000 1.5 L, 4 cylinder 5-Speed Manual CFCR = 6.3 L/100 km Hatchback / Sedan |
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Mini Cooper Clubman Rebate: $1000 1.6 L, 4 cylinder 6-Speed Manual CFCR = 6.3 L/100 km |
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Mini Cooper Rebate: $1000 1.6 L, 4 cylinder 6-Speed Manual CFCR = 6.3 L/100 km |
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Toyota Yaris Rebate: $1000 1.5 L, 4 cylinder 4-Speed Automatic CFCR = 6.4 L/100 km Hatchback / Sedan |
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Honda Civic (2-door) Rebate: $1000 1.8 L, 4 cylinder 5-Speed Manual CFCR = 6.5 L/100 km |
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Honda Civic (4-door) Rebate: $1000 1.8 L, 4 cylinder 5-Speed Manual CFCR = 6.5 L/100 km |
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Honda Fit Rebate: $1000 1.5 L, 4 cylinder 5-Speed Manual CFCR = 6.5 L/100 km |
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Lexus RX 400H 4WD Rebate: $1000 3.3 L, 6 cylinder Continuously Variable Transmission CFCR = 8.1 L/100 km |
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Jeep Compass 2×4 Rebate: $1000 2.4 L, 4 cylinder 5-Speed Manual CFCR = 8.1 L/100 km |
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Jeep Patriot 2×4 Rebate: $1000 2.4 L, 4 cylinder 5-Speed Manual CFCR = 8.1 L/100 km |
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Chevrolet HHR FWD Rebate: $1000 2.2 L, 4 cylinder 4-Speed Automatic CFCR = 8.2 L/100 km |
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Chevrolet HHR Panel FWD Rebate: $1000 2.2 L, 4 cylinder 4-Speed Automatic CFCR = 8.2 L/100 km |
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Nissan Rogue FWD Rebate: $1000 2.5 L, 4 cylinder Continuously Variable Transmission (AV) CFCR = 8.3 L/100 km |
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Jeep Compass 4×4 Rebate: $1000 2.4 L, 4 cylinder 5-Speed Manual CFCR = 8.3 L/100 km |
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Jeep Patriot 4×4 Rebate: $1000 2.4 L, 4 cylinder 5-Speed Manual CFCR = 8.3 L/100 km |
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Jeep Compass 2×4 Rebate: $1000 2.0 L, 4 cylinder Continuously Variable Transmission CFCR = 8.3 L/100 km |
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Jeep Patriot 2×4 Rebate: $1000 2.0 L, 4 cylinder Continuously Variable Transmission CFCR = 8.3 L/100 km |
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Chevrolet Impala FFV Rebate: $1000 3.5 L, 6 cylinder 4-Speed Automatic CFCR (E-85) = 12.3 L/100 km |
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Dodge Avenger FFV Rebate: $1000 2.7 L, 6 cylinder 4-Speed Automatic CFCR (E-85) = 12.7 L/100 km |
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Chrysler Sebring Sedan FFV Rebate: $1000 2.7 L, 6 cylinder 4-Speed Automatic CFCR (E-85)= 12.7 L/100 km |
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Chevrolet Impala FFV Rebate: $1000 3.9 L, 6 cylinder 4-Speed Automatic CFCR (E-85) = 13.0 L/100 km |
CFCR – ‘Combined Fuel Consumption Rating’ as submitted by each vehicle’s manufacturer to Transport Canada’s Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Information System. This value can be approximated by adding 55% of the vehicle’s city fuel consumption rating to 45% of the vehicle’s highway fuel consumption rating.
* Models may not be exactly as shown.
Helpful links: ecoAUTO Rebate Program
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As gas price tag will anyway go higher, Hybrids cars become certainly a better option.
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