Does Toyota, Lexus and Honda have the WRONG hybrid strategy?

Did you know that a recent report said half of all hybrids sold in June were the Toyota Prius?

Is this data a major indictor that people who are looking for a hybrid really don't care that it does not have the best performance?

We think the answer is yes.

After owning an Accord Hybrid and a E-class diesel I've come to the realization that I would definitely give up some performance (20%?) for 10-15 extra miles per gallon.

And with the Accord or the E, they would still be great performers even at 80% of where they're at now.

How many of you REALLY care that the hybrid version of a vehicle is the best performer in the line?

Or is middle of the road performance and wicked great gas mileage the most important thing to you?

carguy1980 - 7/8/2005 9:02:24 AM

+1 Boost

I have owned a diesel passat and got 50MPG all the time i think they are going in the wrong direction i sell hondas for a living people are obsessed with these hybrids i'd rather see a "DIESEL ELECTRIC" hybrid that got like 65 70 MPG in a sedan that to me would be worth the extra money!!!

Homer008 - 7/8/2005 11:03:16 PM

+1 Boost

batteries last 5 yrs and $5 grand?!
i read it'll last easily 10 years +
the cost is around $3 grand for a new battery.
I wish someone knows facts to this...it seems everyone is just guessing..help?

Homer008 - 7/8/2005 11:03:16 PM

+1 Boost

batteries last 5 yrs and $5 grand?!
i read it'll last easily 10 years +
the cost is around $3 grand for a new battery.
I wish someone knows facts to this...it seems everyone is just guessing..help?