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I was reading an article in popular science recently that briefly compared the available and upcoming hybrids. The article referred to the insight and HCH as "soft hybrids" stating that since these vehicles are gas powered with electric motor assist, they aren't true hybrids.
I test drove both prius models, the insight and an HCH before i bought this amazing vehicle a year and a half ago. I clearly remember the toyota salesman who was in the seat next to me while i was giving the prius 05 a whirl explaining to me why the insight wasn't really a "hybrid".
sure the insight isn't independently powered by both gas or electricity in given driving situations.. fine. my mirror doesn't tell me where the sun is in the sky. my arm probably wouldn't be quite so fatigued at night if i could just adjust the radio volume from the steering wheel. Most of all, I'm ashamed to admit that my car key is just that.. a key.
But! when i hear prius drivers gloating over their 48 mpg commute i just thank my gut for not being swayed by that toyota sales person as i get 65MPG at 70MPH @ $3.00USDPG in my "soft hybrid" insight. softly, without trying.
I test drove both prius models, the insight and an HCH before i bought this amazing vehicle a year and a half ago. I clearly remember the toyota salesman who was in the seat next to me while i was giving the prius 05 a whirl explaining to me why the insight wasn't really a "hybrid".
sure the insight isn't independently powered by both gas or electricity in given driving situations.. fine. my mirror doesn't tell me where the sun is in the sky. my arm probably wouldn't be quite so fatigued at night if i could just adjust the radio volume from the steering wheel. Most of all, I'm ashamed to admit that my car key is just that.. a key.
But! when i hear prius drivers gloating over their 48 mpg commute i just thank my gut for not being swayed by that toyota sales person as i get 65MPG at 70MPH @ $3.00USDPG in my "soft hybrid" insight. softly, without trying.