Hybrid Compact Suv. Our 2004 vibe gets about 30 mpgs and we would like to improve on that. We’ve had ours for over 60,000 miles without a problem, and ny taxi hybrid escapes have had an excellent track record.
The most efficient in standard non hybrid form is the rav. Web now, a prius to commute with and a used awd/4wd truck or escape parked and ready would be better on gas and cheaper to buy than a $40k toyota hylander when commuting is involved. A used focus, corolla or civic with an older pickup, will be less expensive then an suv used as a daily driver.
Hybrid Car/Suv Will Have Ac System Running On Electric (At Least This Is The Way Toyota/Honda Are Doing It), So Leaving Your Car On And Ac On Will Pretty Much Keep Ac Going With No Engine Running, Until You Drain Your Hybrid Battery, Then Engine Starts Up And Pushes Some Energy To Battery And Gets Off Again.
Web everything else points to awd in a higher compact suv which can tow moderate weights and handle safer in slippery conditions than any fwd car made. Even the v6 gets over 25mpg highway. A used focus, corolla or civic with an older pickup, will be less expensive then an suv used as a daily driver.
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They may weigh as much as 300 lbs in that size. Web the best alternative, may be a cheaper used tow vehicle used only for that purpose, and a compact for daily use. The most efficient in standard non hybrid form is the rav.
Funny That The Web Sight Shows A Truck Towing A Catamaran.
We live in pittsburgh on top of an icy hill and need awd. Web prius cars are now extensively used in taxi service and the batteries last at least 200,000+ miles. You can get 26+ mpg in a 6 cyl 4 runner on the highway which tows 5000 lbs.
Web What Is The Best Value/Quality Used Compact(Or Crossover) Suv.
Our 2004 vibe gets about 30 mpgs and we would like to improve on that. If you are talking about towing up to 3500 pounds you need a class 2 trailer hitch. Web now, a prius to commute with and a used awd/4wd truck or escape parked and ready would be better on gas and cheaper to buy than a $40k toyota hylander when commuting is involved.
Web I Want To Buy A Small/Compact Suv For Towing 2 Motorcycles To A Track And/Or When I Move Far.
The cost of them just doesn’t add up when a standard rav v6 does nearly as well as highlander hybrid for 40% less $$$$. However, our biggest concern is to be green and we want something that with great mpg. Legacy 31 mpg hw highlander.