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Originally Posted by martinjlm
I think the point of comparing the Tahoe / Yukon Hybrid to the Camry is basically to point out that the consumer does not have to move from an SUV to a sedan to get decent fuel economy. Placing a V8 Tahoe Hybrid and a 4 cyl Camry side-by-side, it is hard to rationalize that they get similar gas mileage.
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Thanks, I didn't see that in the announcement.
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Originally Posted by martinjlm
If the idea is to compare "like vehicle" the Tacoma comparison is not really apples - to apples either. Pickups and SUVs don't tend to overlap until you get to full size crew cab pickups. SUVs do tend to interact across size and value lines (mid-sized v large, large v luxury, etc). Better comparisons would be....- Highlander V6 (18/24)
- Highlander Hybrid (28/25)
- 4Runner V6 (16/21)
- FJ V6 (16/20)
- Pathfinder V6 (15/22)
- Pilot V6 (16/22)
- FX35 (15/22)
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I think you have a much better comparison with this list. The Camry seemed a bit of a stretch and I didn't catch it was also to suggest a sedan isn't the only alternative. Would the Ford Escape Hybrid also be in that list?
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Originally Posted by martinjlm
Don't know EVERYTHING that's engine driven, but for the hybrid, the AC compressor is not and is capable of operating with engine off.
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Excellent! I appreciate the clarification. As I pointed out before, getting a 150% improvement in City mileage is great progress and the way to go. I do look forward to test driving one when they get to Huntsville. In fact, I'll go by and see if they'll put me on a list to notify me when one shows up.
I've test driven a Ford Escape Hybrid and found it very nice. If it weren't for my wife's back problems, that would have been a viable alternative. Guess I'll have to test drive a Toyota Highland Hybrid now, which I'd skipped after testing the Ford Escape Hybrid.
AHHH choices!!!!
Bob Wilson