7 Common Hybrid Myths and Misconceptions Debunked
Hybrid cars still have a lot of myths and rumors surrounding them, which sometimes puts people off taking the leap and making the eco-friendlier purchase.
Road Test: 2021 Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE
The 2021 Toyota Corolla Hybrid sedan is rated at a stellar 52 mpg. We didn’t believe it, and we were right. In 286 miles of cruising Southern California freeways, Clean Fleet Report averaged 56.4 mpg.
Toyota Plans 21 New Hybrids and New Electric Cars
By 2015, Toyota will be selling 21 hybrids globally. The Prius family will expand beyond the current four models: Liftback, Compact C, Crossover V, and Plugin. I was once asked, “Why would anyone buy a hybrid when you can’t cost-justify the premium?” I paid about a $4,000 premium to buy my 2002 Prius, and then sold it seven years later for a $3,000 premium. The Prius had saved me over $5,000 in gasoline when gas was cheaper than today.