It is certainly an impressive package for a mini pickup.
But if we’re only fixating on the MPG and 0-60 time, there are lots of options with those metrics nowadays.
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But if we’re only fixating on the MPG and 0-60 time, there are lots of options with those metrics nowadays.
Packs for the newer models are significantly more expensive; the increase started around the mid 2010 era. Anecdotally, the packs in the newer models seem to last a lot longer.
For example:
https://parts.longotoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-battery-assembly-hev-su-g951048146
That battery will be under warranty for the next 10 years. I can find used factory batteries for a later model -- 2016 -- Prius for a few hundred dollars
Oops, sorry.
You have forgotten the decade where most of Georgia's I-95 was completely torn up. I swear they tore it all up then left for 10 years.
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Every time I went through Georgia i felt it was hotter than Florida
It was. The Florida peninsula gets a breeze - keeps things moving. South GA / Lowcountry SC stagnant swamp air. Its how we won the Revolution. Made the Brits chase us around the swamps for a summer, the mosquitos got 2/3 of them.
That's the issue. The used batteries are always cheap when the vehicles are newer and under warranty -- because no one needs one. It was a similar situation with the Gen 2 and 3 Prius.
Once those vehicles hit the 8 year mark and the batteries started failing, the battery rebuilders bought up all of the good used units.
One thing I have seen floating around is the superior driveline off-road of new hybrid Subaru Forester.
A failing of recent Subaru is the CVT transmission impedes AWD system in difficult terrain. The hybrid driveline has no issue.
A failing of recent Subaru is the CVT transmission impedes AWD system in difficult terrain. The hybrid driveline has no issue.
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The fifth generation Prius, model years 2023 and later do have increased power and acceleration in contrast to the prior generations. My guess is that you own one of the earlier models.As a Prius owner I'm wondering where this increased power and acceleration people are claiming for hybrids is? Maybe they got most of mine? Ours could use an extra hamster or two.
Is there any benefit to owning a hybrid and living in a rural area?
Depends
If all you do is buzz around the county. Maybe just ev
Take some long trips then hybrid
The Honda dual motor setup is optimized for highway mileage. If you do a lot of constant 45+ mph driving they might be worth it in gas savings. Again run your own ROI.
Our normal driving habits are usually either a 24 mile round trip or 60 mile round trip. There is some city driving when we get to those towns.
To me the Honda CR-V Hybrid is out of the running. The lowest trim package is the Sport and it comes standard with a moon roof. I don't like moon roofs.
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It is a common misconception that hybrids do not provide any benefit during highway driving. In both my Prius and my TX500h, the two powertrains are blended together and work simultaneously under all conditions. During highway conditions the electric motor provides additional power and reduces load on the gas engine.
2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid here . Just under 5000 miles and zero problems.
I got the hybrid because I did want to worry about Gas prices. In Wisconsin they can very 40 cents per gallon every day .
The 2025 has the 1.6 l turbo smart stream motor . With the hybrid motors it puts out 227 hp and has plenty of get up and go .
This year they went back to the 6 speed auto transmission. No more DCT
Running Quaker State 5 w20 . The first oil change was different. Once you get the process down no problem. Plan on every 4 k for changes .
So for a midsize SUV with AWD I’m getting 36 to 37 mpg in the city I have seen the gauge up to 63 mpg .
It’s got a great warranty and if I have more than 2 major problems it’s down the road !
So far I would buy another one .
I got the hybrid because I did want to worry about Gas prices. In Wisconsin they can very 40 cents per gallon every day .
The 2025 has the 1.6 l turbo smart stream motor . With the hybrid motors it puts out 227 hp and has plenty of get up and go .
This year they went back to the 6 speed auto transmission. No more DCT
Running Quaker State 5 w20 . The first oil change was different. Once you get the process down no problem. Plan on every 4 k for changes .
So for a midsize SUV with AWD I’m getting 36 to 37 mpg in the city I have seen the gauge up to 63 mpg .
It’s got a great warranty and if I have more than 2 major problems it’s down the road !
So far I would buy another one .
