Re: WIRED Hybrid comparison
I read this article. I and I am pretty sure almost evryone else including Nissan salesman will agree that CamryHybrid is better bucks for your money than any comparable hybrid on the earth.
Article mentioned Bells and Whistles. TCH basic model has more bells and whistles than Accord and Ultima basic models. I have compared each line of specs. There are few extra things in Ultima and Accord. But not important ones.
As far as MPG is concerned, Accord hybrid, as mentioned in article, is not designed for fuel efficiency. It is to get extra power without using additional gas. TCH and Ultima hybrid have exact same hybrid technology and specs MPG are also same. If test driver got only 30 MPG on TCH, he or she needs to visit this forum and get some ideas as to how to get better MPG.
I am fiarly new owner of TCH, I live in Regina, Saskatchewn, Canada (current daily high temp is around 15 degree C and low 0 - to 5 degree celcius), I drive only 7 kms one way to work with about 9 turns and six lights. Despite all these factors, I am currently getting 41 MPG (Imperial) and 34 MPG (USA) on my first half tank of dealer supplied gas. Current ODO meter is 385 KMS.
In short, I do not agree with the article. Period. Yes, period.
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