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The 4 cylinder compacts get 20mpg, while the hybrid will get 35mpg. Real world, not EPA numbers
The SUVs this thread is about get mileage in the teens, while the hybrid versions probably get 30s
4cyl yaris at least 38mpg, my neighbors kids honda gets 36. you can not find a 4cyl compact that gets 20mpg even city, my wife's Venza averages 25, 6cyl large awd car. She's almost all city.Also the hybrid highlander use to get 25, maybe a little more now but not much,
2015 highlander gets 20 city 25 highway, 2015 highlander hybrid 26 city 27 highway. regular model cost 29k msrp, hybrid cost 47k msrp, Good luck making up that difference.
2015 highlander gets 20 city 25 highway, 2015 highlander hybrid 26 city 27 highway. regular model cost 29k msrp, hybrid cost 47k msrp, Good luck making up that difference.
Actually if you are going to compare models since the Hybrid only comes in Limited AWD, then compared it to the Limited AWD V6 which starts at $41,875. Just over $5K difference.
Actually if you are going to compare models since the Hybrid only comes in Limited AWD, then compared it to the Limited AWD V6 which starts at $41,875. Just over $5K difference.
Good catch. I just looked at msrp base, are they regular awd's really that much now. They use to be less then the 4 runners?
The 4 cylinder compacts get 20mpg, while the hybrid will get 35mpg. Real world, not EPA numbers
The SUVs this thread is about get mileage in the teens, while the hybrid versions probably get 30s
Our Explorer gets over 22 miles a gallon overall. Factory rates it at 20 overall. Of course we do a lot of the driving on Interstate Highway.
And at current gas prices of $1.96 per gallon, a Hybrid will never be able to recover the extra cost and when you replace batteries, the Hybrid gets set back again.
2015 highlander gets 20 city 25 highway, 2015 highlander hybrid 26 city 27 highway. regular model cost 29k msrp, hybrid cost 47k msrp, Good luck making up that difference.
I would never buy a new car for obvious reason. But you can actually get used highlander hybrids for high teen low 20s. Even ones with higher miles are cheap enough to justify. I found a one owner 2009 at a toyo dealer with 110k for under $20k. Highlanders have excellent reviews of over going over 200k without any major hybrid components needing attention.
I would never buy a new car for obvious reason. But you can actually get used highlander hybrids for high teen low 20s. Even ones with higher miles are cheap enough to justify. I found a one owner 2009 at a toyo dealer with 110k for under $20k. Highlanders have excellent reviews of over going over 200k without any major hybrid components needing attention.
Yep, I almost bought one, then I learned it really can't tow much. There was one year that you should not buy, I don't remember which year. There was a problem with the unit that transfers the power (also don't remember what it's called), but it's a 9k repair. All other years have stellar long term reviews. I would by one in a second if just for family travel. Used that is.
Our Explorer gets over 22 miles a gallon overall. Factory rates it at 20 overall. Of course we do a lot of the driving on Interstate Highway.
And at current gas prices of $1.96 per gallon, a Hybrid will never be able to recover the extra cost and when you replace batteries, the Hybrid gets set back again.
You have to replace a traditional transmission more often than you have to replace batteries. Most people simply do not keep cars on the road for more than 250k miles or 15 years.
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