Wow, we need Traction Control.
 

While my HCHII is in the shop I have an '09 Chevy Malibu.

It has Traction Control. It does quite a bit better in the snow than our HCHII's with snow tires. I am pretty amazed actually. There have been a couple of times when the HCH would plow straight when I was trying to turn and I'd have to tap the gas pedal to bring the front around. The Malibu just plows the direction my steering wheel is pointed.

Traction Control (and Stability Control) will definitely be on any future car purchases.

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Re: Wow, we need Traction Control.
 

<gloat> My 2009 HCHII has traction control (Honda calls it VSA) </gloat>

That is why I traded my 2007 HCHII for a 2009 HCHII, that and the USB music slot in the armrest. :)

Re: Wow, we need Traction Control.
 

I would be willing to trade traction control for a license to eject stupid people from the roadways. Guess what, folks... 4-wheel drive is great for getting you moving, but it doesn't do jack to help you turn or stop!

Re: Wow, we need Traction Control.
 

I have VERY little doubt that your HCHII already has TC/Trac, TC has become a basic safety requirement on FWD and F/AWD vehicles in the past 5-6 years. And I'd be somewhat surprised if it doesn't have stability control.

Re: Wow, we need Traction Control.
 

it doesn't. seriously.

Re: Wow, we need Traction Control.
 

sad but true.

Re: Wow, we need Traction Control.
 

Honda Civics before 2009 did not offer it. Only some EX and HCH offer it for 2009.

My 2006 Honda Ridgeline had it. Every Honda Ridgeline has had it. It was standard.

Re: Wow, we need Traction Control.
 

I suppose the extra 20% weight of the midsize Malibu and the bigger tire patch also had something to do with traction.

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One of the biggest complaints I have personally heard is about Prius is the traction control, too aggressive, prevents acceleration from a side street/shoulder if there is gravel/sand. I know of a lady at work who has a Prius who parks at the foot of her driveway in winter because the Prius can't make it up there in winter (her old non hybrid Civic did).

I was out and about yesterday in the Snow, we have had about 3 ft. in the last week, no issues at all….as from the car moving about (lots of start and stop) the streets are packed snow. Now since most the hybrid stuff is in hiding (high was 7, low -1) and the fact that most the streets are near gridlock with creeping traffic mileage has dropped to a lovely 29.5 Ugggh. I do have the standard Dunlap tires BTW.

Re: Wow, we need Traction Control.
 

VSA can be disabled in Hondas. The Prius' can't be turned off. That's unforgivable.

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