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Originally Posted by bwilson4web
From what I know about HCH (not very much,) it sounds like one car in particular. In fact, I would have expected the HCH to be relatively immune. If a Prius has a low battery, it really slows down going up a hill.
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Nah, there have been numerous owner reports in this very forum about the transformation the HCH-II goes through when the battery is "out". The 1.3 liter engine when operating alone turns the car into an anemic performer, which is often unexpected by some new owners.
This lady may have gotten a lemon, perhaps.
But depending on how steep the climb is, I find it plausible that the car will be unable to make it up there without a good SoC. Without the IMA, the HCH-II is really underpowered.
Cheers;
MSantos