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Honda Plug-in - what a yawner!

Discussion in 'Honda/Acura Hybrids and EVs' started by mozdzen, Jun 21, 2013.

  1. mozdzen

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    Better empg, equal ice mpg, more power, and it looks & drives like a normal sedan instead of an econobox?
     
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    There is already a great thread about this (here), I posted my opinions, review/pics in there.

    In short, the only thing it doesn't do better is price and trunk space (ignoring the fact that styling is a personal choice) ;)
     
    #3 Electric Charge, Jun 21, 2013
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    Someone in complex owns one and they love it. The PIP felt cheap to them. :)
     
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    The Honda has more ev range, faster Charging time , the car is bigger and more weight. The hybrid part is not as efficient as the pip hybrid part
     
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    In my view any car with fuel economy 2x above the national average should be celebrated.
     
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    With a base price over $4oK, we should hold off on the celebrating. A certain other plug-in taught us how critical being affordable is as a priority for the masses. Mainstream acceptance requires a business-sustaining cost. It cannot have a dependency on tax-credits either.

    The new approach to hybrid design & efficiency obviously shows promise though.
     
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    i will celebrate when they show up in october and fuelly shows that it lives up to the honda hype.
     
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    At least the choices are getting more numerous. For less trunk space and higher price tag, I might consider the Volt if it weren't made by GM. Honda used to pride themselves on a great fleet mpg average. They seem to have lost focus lately. The minivan has poor mpg, especially for a company that claims they cherish the best mpg title, and I hear it is not that reliable. Ford comes in with so-so numbers on their hybrid. Hopefully all these cars get better in the next 4-8 yrs.
     
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