New Honda hybrid achieves "insane" fuel economy?
Another future Honda hybrid?Rumors. A year or so ago, rumors began spilling out of Japan that the third generation Toyota Prius was achieving 100 mpg. Others quickly reported that fuel economy was measured differently in Japan than in America, and 100 mpg probably meant 70 to 80 mpg. Today, it seems the third generation Prius will probably, on average, be in the 50+ mpg range, versus today's mid-40's (Yes, many Prius drivers achieve far better mileage).
Thus, when LeftLaneNews.com reports that Honda's new hybrid vehicles, loosely based off of the Fit, might achieve "insane" fuel economy, it's hard to know what to believe. According to the "insane" mentality, the new Honda could achieve 70+ mpg. Leftlane believes that actually means 50-55 mpg. As for me, I'm just hoping that Honda can stick to the under-$20,000 price tag, despite rising energy problems, higher steel costs, etc.
Labels: Hybrid Vehicles
posted by Dahcredyns at
10:15 AM
5 Comments:
From what I've seen so far, it's not likely new hybrids are going to be affordable.
And given how stupid people are in general, they'll STILL go and buy gas guzzlers because they can buy gas for $2.99 for the next 3 years. I mean...is that not directed towards the dim or what?
Regardless, having a car that can get 50MPG without effort is still better than what we have today. And the hyper milers will most definitely achieve 80-90MPG with no problem.
But these cars are not going to be as cheap as everyone wants them to be. But people's willingness NOT to buy them is ludicrous. We have a neighbour who just bought a Ford Edge...for $38K..$670 with no money down. INSANE. Yet they'd have a hard time buying a $23K Civic Hybrid.
from what i've heard chrysler's gas campaign isn't working.
but to the greater point, cheaper hybrids. this new honda isn't just a prius-killer, its a civic hybrid killer, how does that make sense?
I think Honda is planning on killing the Civic Hybrid anyway...so no big deal.
that might be true, but still, this car is better than the civic hybrid, but honda will be able to sell it for much less than the civic hybrid?
are they taking a loss? how is hybrid technology suddenly more cost-effective for honda?
Because Honda thinks long term and also has the engineering know-how to back it up. Their cars are efficient, well designed, and optimized. That's how they cut costs...they do it right the first time...or at least they try.
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