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Re: It boils down to this [scortch] by nosirrahg
Oct 29, 2007 (2:04 pm)

Replying to: scortch (Oct 29, 2007 11:42 am)

You're also right that a 10% gain could be made by driving differently, but if mild hybrids help avoid the reintroduction of a mandatory 55 MPH speed limit, I'm all for it!
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Re: Malibu Hybrid 32 mpg highway and 24 mpg city? [hwyhobo] by mickeyrom
Nov 10, 2007 (9:20 am)

Replying to: hwyhobo (Sep 13, 2007 4:40 pm)

I think its design is superbly functional and eschews any unnecessary "form over function" visual gadgetry. This aspect of it may attract people more that its visual uniqueness.
 
I guess you may not have seen the dash on the Prius.It reminds of a Christmas tree.Dont misunderstand,I actually like it,but I doubt it was designed with function in mind.
As to the Chevy Hybrid...it it gets an honest 24 MPG in city driving,it might be worth it,but 32 Hwy is pretty low.I get better than that on my very conventional KIA Optima with the 2.4 engine and 5 speed Auto.
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GM has done this before by aspesisteve
Dec 16, 2007 (9:24 pm)
GM has done this before. Coming out with a "hybrid" that really doesn't doesn't do much but allow GM to say they have a hybrid vehicle in their lineup. Remember the Chevy hybrid truck?
 
I'll give credit where credit is due; the new Malibu is a worthy competitor to the Accord and Camry and that's quite an accomplishement for GM. But putting a hybrid option out there with a 10% gain in fuel effeciency is rediculous.
 
hybrid pro: better fuel economy (not much to cheer about here)
hybrid cons: added weight and less room in vehicle. added up front cost. added maintenence down the road. added uncertainty with a technology that GM hasn't had much experience in.
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Re: It boils down to this [nosirrahg] by cruiser69
Dec 18, 2007 (3:56 pm)

Replying to: nosirrahg (Oct 29, 2007 2:04 pm)

I agree. Well said. Proper maintenance and slowing down all contribute to better economy. Some mild aftermarket parts and tuning can help even more so lets squeeze more out of what we have and we will end up saving more fuel than driving the same way in a hybrid, with some exceptions of course. Of course driving 55 would help hybrids and all vehicles get better mileage but the thought of crawling along in huge packs at that speed would be terrible in this day and age.
 
Although i do not agree with people doing 80 miles an hour on the Chicago toll roads in heavy traffic either. Yes, it can be done by flying down the shoulder to avoid traffic and it happens much too often! Not that i have ever done that of course, well maybe once....
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Re: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid in 2007? [luvmbooty] by scortch
Jan 05, 2008 (4:12 pm)

Replying to: luvmbooty (Jun 12, 2006 9:37 pm)

Personally, I think what they should have done instead this type of hybrid junk, is to have a diesel option. Diesel seems to be a better deal than hybrid. Add bio diesel on top of that and well, I think it would be better.
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What is the point? by kingacres
Jan 12, 2008 (1:44 am)
A hybrid car that only gets 32 mpg (max) is completely pointless - like so much else that comes from Detroit these days.
We are probably going to be paying $5.00/gal within 2 years. Why would I buy Malibu when a Prius will best its mileage by 50% to 75% (if you are a typical urban freeway crawler).
Pointless. I wouldn't even take a first look at a Malibu.
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Re: What is the point? [kingacres] by mickeyrom
Jan 12, 2008 (7:51 am)

Replying to: kingacres (Jan 12, 2008 1:44 am)

King,
I agree that 32MPG Hwy is nothing special...but I wonder how is the real world city mileage is...
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Re: What is the point? [mickeyrom] by scortch
Jan 12, 2008 (10:23 am)

Replying to: mickeyrom (Jan 12, 2008 7:51 am)

It's sole purpose is for Chevy to say "Look, we have a hybrid". It's not designed to give you a true hybrid option like that of the Prius. It's a waste of R&D funds and a waste of production cost and a waste of our money. It's no wonder American automakers are in such trouble financially. They keep doing stupid things like this.
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Re: What is the point? [scortch] by jaxs1
Jan 12, 2008 (10:32 am)

Replying to: scortch (Jan 12, 2008 10:23 am)

They say the tax credit returns most of the extra cost of the Hybrid, so it won't take that long to get the remaining extra cost back from fuel savings even if you only gain 2 MPG.

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