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As we all know, the cost of a hybrid is very expensive. My question is this: Why does Toyota (or car manufacturers) have to have the upper model eg. Camry as their only model available as a hybrid? I certainly don't need sunroofs, GPS's and a lot of other bells & whistles that come with most of these cars. Can't they just use Corollas or cheaper models? No, they wouldn't be making the money they are right now. Always the same thing...the bottom line...Thanks |
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Replying to: pianoman1949 (Jun 18, 2008 8:33 am) they won't make one in Corolla because you can get a 4 cyl that has excellent milege anyway... they SHOULD make one for RAV4 there is better battery storage room there than in Camry really
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Replying to: pianoman1949 (Jun 18, 2008 8:33 am)
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Replying to: pianoman1949 (Jun 18, 2008 8:33 am) I think they feared people wouldn't buy a basic hybrid LE model. The extra cost of the hybrid system would be very visible, and very expensive. Now, with hybrids in demand and batteries in short supply, they have no incentive to change things, I'm afraid.
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Replying to: lzc (Jun 19, 2008 4:14 am) Support America, get more hybrids and small cars (i.e., Corolla, Yaris, etc.) on the road!
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Replying to: pianoman1949 (Jun 18, 2008 8:33 am) Here's an alternate viewpoint. Toyota and Honda and Ford and GM have all reached an understanding not to intrude on each other's turf ( til now ) as the hybrids begin to reach the consciousness of the general population. Honda has the basic small vehicle hybrids Toyota and Ford have the midsized hybrids, but they don't compete directly against each other. GM has the big truck-based hybrids. But to address your specific need there is a base model Camry Hybrid which has about the same equipment as an LE Camry. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles and it's priced at about $25500-$26000. |
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Replying to: loves2read (Jun 18, 2008 8:51 am) they won't make one in Corolla because you can get a 4 cyl that has excellent milege anyway... they SHOULD make one for RAV4 there is better battery storage room there than in Camry really ...but then that hybrid would compete against the Ford Escape Hybrid, wouldn't it? Actually I think the OP will be happy next January when Toyota presents it's hybrid outline for the next 6-10 yrs. |
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Replying to: shazam3 (Jun 18, 2008 1:48 pm) Think about this, slick marketing here. What is the non-hybrid Prius? The Prius is a compact/midsized 5-door hatchback 'tweener with a 4c ICE+HSD and room for 4 sitting adults. What other vehicle does Toyota sell that's a compact/midsized 5-door hatchback 'tweener with a 4c ICE but NO hybrid technology and room for 4 sitting adults? Not coincidentlally this vehicle is also priced $3500 less than the Prius, similarly equipped. |
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Replying to: nkaizer (Jun 19, 2008 5:32 am)
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Replying to: lzc (Jun 19, 2008 12:11 pm) It's has a single CD, Steel wheels, No BT, No SR, No Dual Auto Climate control. It's an LE 'hybrid'.
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