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| Answer to: Are there late model Honda Insights good cars? | 42Relevance | 4 years ago | Kaizen | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| The latest generation Honda Insight hybrid is different than previous generation Honda hybrids and current generations Toyota hybrids, including the Prius and Camry. The Insight hybrid acts more like an EV with a gas generator rather than a traditional hybrid. In usual hybrids like the Prius or Camry hybrid and Toyota technology, the ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) and the electric motor go back and forth, throughout most speed ranges. The ICE actually drives the car. With the Insight hybrid, the electric motor drives the car until about 45 MPH, and then the ICE may take over. The ICE acts more like a generator than actually drive the car below 45 MPH. So you basically have an gas powered EV, similar to a hydrogen powered EV, for anything below 45 MPH. One of the biggest benefits of the latest Honda hybrid technology, is that when the engine does run, it is operating at near peak efficiency and rev range when compared to regular cars and even Toyota hybrids. It's compelling technology, but not as time tested as Toyota hybrid technology. Honda is a company that focuses on quality, so I would be open to an Honda hybrid, even the Insight. I know other on the forum like to see how things pan out the first few years of a model before jumping on board. FWIW, the current generation Insight has been around for 4+ years, and they are going to discontinue it soon. Honda appears to be consolidating the Insight into a Civic hybrid, which makes sense, because they are almost the same car. If you want tried and true, the hybrid technology in the Toyota has been battle tested for almost 20 years. If you are willing to take a chance on compelling new hybrid technology (practically an electric vehicle) from a trusted company, go Insight. I am a little more adventurous, so I would probably go Insight (and I currently have a Gen 2 Prius.) FWIW, I love the Accord too. Especially the non-turbo 4 cylinder versions. I currently roll in a 1999 Honda Accord with 275,000+ miles, since new. With that said if you were going to get a hybrid, the only two companies I would get them from is Honda and Toyota. Heck, those are essentially my first two company choices for regular ICE cars too. Let us know your decision! Tag me when you do get your car:@kaizen. Curious what you decide! | |||||
| Answer to: buying Toyota Rav4 help | 39Relevance | 3 years ago | Kaizen | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| ... miles. hybrids in general are a more complex system. There is an Internal Combustion Engine. There is an Electric Motor. There is an eCVT which figures out the power it is is getting from the ICE and/or Electric Motor to transfer to the wheels. There is the cooling systems, systems with an s, one for the ICE, one for the Electric Motor. And of course, there is the biggest concern, the hybrid battery (traction battery). At the same time, with all the complexity, the vehicle is somewhat simplified. There is no stand alone starter. There is no sta ... | |||||
| Answer to: Hybrid Camry or hybrid Accord | 36Relevance | 3 years ago | Kaizen | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| hybrid I usually recommend Toyota hybrids over any other hybrid, even Honda. Toyota has 20 years of time tested hybrid technology. Prius technology has made it across their entire fleet. However Honda has a compelling hybrid technology. It is their third attempt at creating a hybrid system, and it is significantly different than their Honda predecessors, and even Toyota. Honda predecessors weren’t necessarily bad in terms of quality. They just weren’t as popular as Toyota’s technology. Current generation Honda hybrids are basically an EV, but get its electricity from gasoline from 0-45mph. Above 45mph, the ICE takes over. Very fascinating. If it is was any other company I probably wouldn’t give it a second look, but it is Honda, a company known for quality and longevity. Toyota hybrids usually split the duty of propelling the vehicle between the ICE and the electric motor across all speed ranges. If you want tried and true, go with a Toyota hybrid. They have nearly 25 years of time tested hybrid technology. If you are willing to take a chance, go with the Honda hybrid. Heck, drive them both and see what you like better. | |||||
| Answer to: Best Toyota Hybrid to Buy | 22Relevance | 5 years ago | infinitifxfan | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Well, realize the prius prime is a plug-in hybrid and the corolla hybrid is a regular hybrid. I would go Corolla hybrid hands down even though it's not built in Japan, it's more affordable, still gets great gas mileage, and it looks way better. The Prius is pretty ugly, not as desirable as previous generations, expensive, and it's pretty outdated compared to the latest Toyota hybrids especially the RAV4 Prime (personally my favourite Toyota on sale rn). | |||||
| hybrid or regular gas? | 22Relevance | 5 years ago | hondaortoyota | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Hi Scotty, I have two questions. I'm debating between Honda CRV (2020) vs. Toyota RAV4 (2021). Also, with either one that I go with I'm also debating if I should go with hybrid or regular gas. I was originally going to go with hybrid but I saw some mechanics (including you) saying that there are too many parts in hybrid and hard to find mechanics who knows the system well. Would hybrid later down the road give me headache when time comes for repair? Thank you! | |||||
| Answer to: Lexus Nx 2022 | 39Relevance | 4 years ago | Kaizen | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| To hybrid or Not To hybrid I wrote third using a RAV4 data. But it should transfer over to the NX, because it is the same platform. I personally like hybrids. At the same time, I don’t think a hybrid is for everyone. It may fit your needs, it may not. I have a 2004 Toyota Prius, that has 299,999+ miles. It’s been an amazing vehicle. The battery did need to be changed at 275,000 miles. hybrids in general are a more complex system. There is an Internal Combustion Engine. There is an Electric Motor. There is an eCVT which figures out the power it ... | |||||
| Answer to: 2022 or 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid or Toyota Camry Hybrid, which should I buy for the longer term dependability and hedge against oil/recharging costs? | 36Relevance | 4 years ago | Kaizen | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| hybrid I usually recommend Toyota hybrids over any other hybrid, even Honda. Toyota has 20 years of time tested hybrid technology. Prius technology has made it across their entire fleet. However Honda has a compelling hybrid technology. It is their third attempt at creating a hybrid system, and it is significantly different than their Honda predecessors, and even Toyota. Honda predecessors weren’t necessarily bad in terms of quality. They just weren’t as popular as Toyota’s technology. Current generation Honda hybrids are basically an EV, but get its electricity from gasoline from 0-45mph. Above 45mph, the ICE takes over. Very fascinating. If it is was any other company I probably wouldn’t give it a second look, but it is Honda, a company known for quality and longevity. Toyota hybrids usually split the duty of propelling the vehicle between the ICE and the electric motor across all speed ranges. If you want tried and true, go with a Toyota hybrid. They have nearly 25 years of time tested hybrid technology. If you are willing to take a chance, go with the Honda hybrid. Heck, drive them both and see what you like better. | |||||
| Rav4 vs Tucson | 22Relevance | 3 years ago | coneta4 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Hi Scotty, I am deciding if I want to buy 2023 RAV4 hybrid XEL or 2023 Hyundai Tucson hybrid SEL Convenience. Tucson does come with few extras for about the same price tag but was wondering what you would recommend me to buy? My concern for Tucson is turno engine that can be trouble long term but they do have 100k miles warranty on engine and trans. On other hand I am worried about that corrossion that has been happening on the RAV4 cables that is around $6000 to fix if it happens on hybrid models. I just wanted your opinion on what Your pick would be. Tha ... | |||||
| Answer to: Need help deciding for my next car | 39Relevance | 4 years ago | Dan | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| ... to diagnose and repair. Ideally this would require a good AWD system to tow and handle weather. Towing rules out conventional CVT transmissions as that would strain it too much. Neither has "good off-road capability", all of these are crossovers tuned for efficiency and neither of their transmissions (8 speed / CVT / eCVT) are not recommended for off-roading, especially Honda's and Subaru's CVTs (it's really easy to blow them up, although Toyota/Honda/Subaru CVTs are much better than the competition, this design just doesn't work for rough terrain, so ... | |||||
| Used Camry Hybrid XLE vs. New Corolla Hybrid LE | 36Relevance | 5 years ago | stos | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| I'm looking to buy a solid, reliable Toyota hybrid vehicle for under $20K. My options are currently either a used 2018 (or newer) Camry hybrid XLE with between 50,000 and 75,000 miles, or a new Corolla hybrid LE. I'd really like the amenities and spaciousness of the used Camry hybrid XLE trim, but I'm questioning the maintenance costs and reliability of a used Camry hybrid as opposed to a brand new Corolla hybrid. Disclaimer: While 2021 Corolla hybrid LE does has an MSRP of around $24K, I can get it under $20K from the dealer I have purchased multiple Corollas from. I already negotiated a 2021 Camry hybrid XLE with MSRP of $38K down to $31K, but I backed away from the deal since it's just too much money. | |||||
| Answer to: Need a new toyota. | 22Relevance | 3 years ago | Dan | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Corolla Cross C-HR RAV4 The RAV4 is the best overall, The Corolla Cross and C-HR are smaller crossovers that have decent gas millage but CVTs instead of a conventional automatic like on a petrol RAV4. The Highlander is turbo / hybrid, and the Venza is hybrid only - but for a bit more than those Lexus offers the NX250 and it’s sweet (a luxury car based on the RAV4) | |||||
| Toyota: Hybrid MAX inline 4 cylinder turbo vs. V6 Turbo | 22Relevance | 1 year ago | Kaizen | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| For Toyota's body on frame vehicles, gone are the naturally aspirated V8 and V6, and in are the hybrid MAX inline 4 cylinder turbo and V6 turbo. While Toyota has been building hybrid and V6 forever, the hybrid MAX and V6 Turbo are relatively new engines / drivetrains. So how do these new drivetrains stack up to the older drivetrains? In terms of performance? In terms of reliability and resilience? In terms of maintenance? Also, there are tons of V8 and V6 Toyota's with snorkels going in the shallow water. Can a hybrid Max handle such terrain, given it has a hybrid battery? | |||||
| Answer to: 2005 honda Accord hybrid | 22Relevance | 4 years ago | nlord | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Honda never made a very good hybrid, and that one is at the point of getting some costly repairs. Even a camry hybrid I would not suggest it. You are much better off going with a normal accord or Camry, you won't save any money with a hybrid that old. Also, you cannot really use a hybrid, as only gas if the electric breaks. Is there a particular reason why you want a hybrid? I have nothing against them, I put a ton of miles on my prius, and saved at least 8k in gas over driving my 4runner, but I also know their downsides. | |||||
| Answer to: Mini hybrid | 22Relevance | 5 years ago | Whatchamacallit | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| If she absolutely wants a hybrid, go only with a new Toyota Prius (I don’t recommend used Prius hybrid with higher mileage). Otherwise, walk away from the Mini. The regular gas versions were not good (especially for long term), and going hybrid only adds to the potential headaches to come. For certain, she should not buy/own a Mini (or Mini hybrid) out of warranty! If she must have a Mini hybrid, only lease it and return before the bumper to bumper warranty expires. | |||||
| Answer to: Can a Camry hybrid work if the hybrid battery is removed ? | 36Relevance | 3 years ago | Kaizen | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| TMK, no it won’t work. If it were an older generation HONDA hybrid, it would totally work without the hybrid battery, because it has a separate backup starter. But TOYOTA’s system is different, because the hybrid electric motor also acts as the starter. There is no backup starter in a Toyota. How many miles do you have on it? “Hybrid-Related Component Coverage: hybrid-related components, including the hybrid battery, battery control module, hybrid control module and inverter with converter, are covered for 8 years/100,000 miles. The hybrid battery may have longer coverage under the Emissions Coverage. Refer to your Owner’s Warranty Informationbooklet for details. Starting with the 2020 model year, every hybrid battery warranty is being increased from 8 years or 100,000 miles, to 10 years from date of first use, or 150,000 miles whichever comes first.” 1) Double check your state laws some states are a little more strict on the warranty. (Maybe see if you take it to a state with more strict laws to have the battery replaced?) 2) Have them take it out, with the STIPULATION that you get your old battery pack back. Those things, even if they don’t work, are worth gold. Old battery packs can potentially be refurbished. If they can’t give it back to you, DEMAND a core charge instead, exactly what the dealership would charge you for a core. (Find out the core charge from the parts department first, or from another dealership, so they don’t try to low ball you.) 3) a. If you have the know how and handiness, refurbish the battery yourself. There are tons of videos on the internet how. TBH, it is a little cumbersome, time consuming, and potentially dangerous some you are dealing with electricity. Always practice safety first. b. If refurbishing it yourself is not an option, I highly recommend GreenBean Battery, and spend on the extra few bucks on the unlimited warranty. That’s what I used when my battery went kaput on my Prius. They provide parts and labor for the price quoted on their website: c. At first, I was skeptical of a refurbished battery. But after understanding how the battery is put together, the modules, the cells, it seems it is the middle modules that eventually lose their voltage and start leaking. Most likely due to heat. The outer modules appear to hold their voltage better. Refurbishing and rebalancing the battery, exchanges the bad modules for other good modules from other battery packs, orders them in the most efficient way. That’s why GreenBean wants your old battery pack, because it scavenges and refurbished the parts for its next customer. In the internal combustion engine world, you hear of engine rebuilders with good reputations, and some not so great. Same is true for battery rebuilders. And from a few friends and myself, we’ve been happy (so far) with their product, service, and relative price point. | |||||