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Originally Posted by Bobs Metallic Pearl
Sorry, I have got to jump in here.....Big Tuna, you are saying the dual mode is a better choice because it saves 7 more gallons per year than the Civic? WHAT ABOUT THE 285 IT WASTES???? come on, you can't be serious.
The Civic uses, by your estimate 286 gallons a year, the SUV TWICE that much @ 571....what are you smoking?
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Clearly a Civic (hybrid or not) would be the better choice for someone in the market for a vehicle in the same class as the Civic. Last time I checked Civics were not too good at hauling work trailers, big boats or camping trailers. Yes I know there are plenty of people who
don't need a pickup or SUV but there are plenty of people who
do need a bigger vehicle and plenty more that just want a big ole truck and are going to buy one regardless. For the people who are going to buy a guzzler anyway, switching to a 2-mode will save just as much gas as going from a non-hybrid Civic to a hybrid Civic. That is all I'm saying.
Were I to ever need a truck or SUV I'd welcome higher mileage options. If they ran on renewable fuel that would be even better.