Greetings from Malaysia, I'm considering getting a Honda City RS Hybrid here since it's rated up to 69mpg.Uses the atkinson cycle in tandem with the hybrid system. Reliable or Maintenance nightmare ? Currently it's priced at RM106,000 here in Malaysia. It's got pretty good interier and the safety systems are good , it's range is estimated to be in th 800-900 kilometer range on a full tank. Battery warranty is 8 years, standard 5 years car warranty.
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. Personally, I find the modern Honda hybrid compelling.
