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There will be a hybrid Malibu. It will be similar to the setup the Vue Greenline. It will probably use the 2.4L Ecotec engine with a electric motor/alternator that will help the car accelerate and shut off the vehicle when it stops. It is supposed to give a 10 percent increase in EPA estimates and will cost a lot less than the Accord and Camry hybrids. Too much to really explain. This article explains it a little better. http://www.gm.com/company/gmability/adv_tech/images/fact_sheets/bas.pdf
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Replying to: mr_bots (Jun 14, 2006 5:21 am) JOHN |
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Replying to: luvmbooty (Jun 13, 2006 8:49 pm) 1990-1993, 1994-1997, 1998-2002, 2003-2006(7)  AND Y ISN'T ANY1 MENTIONING THE ALTIMA HYBRID??! IT ALREADY GETS ALMOST AS MUCH MPG AS THE TOYOTA PRIUS AND CAMRY!! IMAGE WHEN *TOYOTA'S* HYBRID SYSTEM IS ADDED WHAT THE MPG WOULD BE??
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Replying to: autoboy16 (Jun 14, 2006 4:57 pm)  lools better than this  and this  and this is my favorite
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Replying to: autoboy16 (Jun 14, 2006 5:11 pm) 
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Replying to: autoboy16 (Jun 14, 2006 4:57 pm) No, Camry-Hybrid uses the same hybrid system design as Prius (except newer). JOHN |
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A 10% increase in fuel economy? WOW! Way to go GM. No wonder you're in your current financial position. I hope your fuel cell plans are on track b/c this car won't sell. |
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Replying to: luvmbooty (Jun 14, 2006 7:22 pm) 
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Replying to: autoboy16 (Jun 16, 2006 10:00 am) Another thing I don't like about Nissan is the long and expensive options list. I added a few options like moonroof, alloy wheels, ABS and airbags with the 4 cyl version. I could by a 6 cyl engine with its competitors for that money! 2006 Hyundai Sonata LX is a perfect example. JD Power backs the Sonata with an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5. IIHS.org gave better rating to Sonata (G,A,G)than Altima (G,P,A). Consumer Reports rated the Altima a score of 74 and the Sonata a 76, both 6 cyl versions. Also Sonata's EPA Passenger volume is 105 cu ft compared to Altima's 103. The only thing Altima has on Sonata is 15 more Horsepower. I personally think that isn't enough to sway me. If your buying for the name plate, buy Nissan. If your buying a good car at a reasonable price buy Sonata. 
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Replying to: luvmbooty (Jun 13, 2006 8:49 pm) I doubt that the owners of all Japanese hybrid vehicles will recoup the $6-7K investment for Hybrid option in less than 10 years with gas running about $3/gallon. But at least, they feel good in burning less gas. jt jt
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