With the huge influx of hybrid options on the market these days, it can be difficult to know whether you should take the plunge or stick with the tried-and-true combustion engine. There are a lot of factors that go into the decision and your Hatfield Toyota dealer is here to help.
Mileage Isn’t Everything
When you’re looking for a new car, it can be easy to get starstruck by the high MPGs of a hybrid. The first thing to keep in mind is that mileage isn’t always the most important element to consider.
Where You Drive
Naturally, cities are the best fit for hybrids. The way they work is to conserve energy while coasting or idling and use regenerative braking to create energy when you decelerate. If you live in the suburbs or in a rural area, a hybrid doesn’t make as much sense. If you have a long commute on highways each day or if you deal with rough or slick road conditions, a hybrid might not be the right choice.
What You Carry
If you spend a lot of time carrying heavy loads, hybrids aren’t always a good fit. If you tends to carry a passenger or two along with some shopping bags, they can be ideal. But if you tend to carry a lot of passengers or high volume and high weight cargo, even a hybrid SUV can suffer. The reason is that the engine of a hybrid is designed to be small. If you overwork it, the energy savings can take a hit.
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