They have one. It goes about 12 miles before going to pure hybrid mode. If you take a lot of short trips, that could really make a difference. If you’re cruising 50 miles at time, it won’t be as big of a difference. However, an extra 12 miles every day with zero gas does change your MPG average.
Regarding the Volt, it’s perfect for me, given that 80 % of the time I never use any gas, and the other trips I use 0.5 gallons or less. I get about 230 mpg, and buy gas every 60 days or so. If you’re routinely driving more than 40 miles per day, it’s not the best choice. It is, however, a great car to drive.
I am waiting to see what the 2016 Honda Civic looks like. I will also look at the 2016Jetta. I need and like a 4 door sedan with good mileage. My 2012 Honda Civic has over 150 K miles already with zero problems.
I neither talk about cars I’m interested in, nor recommend a car for anyone else. 'cos if I do there will be numerous Internet Twats who will come after me to excoriate me for what I say.
I’m seriously looking at Toyota Avalon for 2016 that are due out in August. I’ll be trading or selling my 2010 Prius which will have about 115,000 miles on it.
Expedition Limited EL. I miss the one company loaned me for a year an half a few years ago.
Or… maybe… Lincoln MKS. I prefer larger cars.
Or, maybe even a Fiesta. They are super fun little cars, which makes up for the fact it’s a small car.
In the end it depends where I am in the world, and what’s available, and whether or not I have any money. I’m generally frugal, so the first two are stretches. I’m allowed to lease company cars very competitively, so we’ll see.
The company that will make a small pickup - something like a Ford Ranger - will get
my business. I’ve been shopping for a small truck lately and found that no one
makes them anymore. The nearest thing I’ve found is the Nissan Frontier but that is
still larger than I would like.
A small station wagon might be acceptable - I like the Ford Focus wagon but
they quit making it years ago.
How about a C-Max? It’s a Focus platform. You’re stuck with hybrid if you go with that route. My father has one, and he’s the type of guy that used to poo-poo hybrids, but he loves it.
Well, you could get the plug-in electric, too. But then you give up a lot of the cargo space to the battery. It, you could buy one in Europe, where they also sell it in a non-hybrid gas version, and a diesel version.
Very boring choices for me - Ford Mondeo or Mazda 6. I feel like getting something a bit bigger and comfier. I like the hybrid and the electric models but I reckon they’ll be out of my budget for a little while.
The Volt’s electric range is 35 miles. Since I get free electricity (yes, really, part of my job), that’s all that counts. Even with free juice, it’s too expensive for me to consider. I’ve done the math, although the figures are improving.
This puts me in mind for a new OP on the subject of cars. Thanks, GreasyJack.
As an aside, I’m a little surprised at how many people are considering the hybrids and plug-ins. I’m not sure that I’m prepared to take that step. I think I’d develop range anxiety and miss the engine and throaty exhausts sounds too much.
I’m a Ford Mustang enthusiast and always wanted a new Mustang convertible. I like the classic Mustangs to but dont want a car needing to be fixed and repaired constantly.
