GasBuddy Blog

GasBuddy News Article

votes

Watch out for "fake" hybrids from big manufacturers

GasBuddy Blog -- With gasoline prices hovering deep in to $3 territory, sales of smaller cars have risen sharply with many Americans considering downsizing to a smaller more fuel efficient car. Many like the sounds of a hybrid. But beware, not all hybrids are bred equally.

The 2013 Chevy Malibu comes standard as a hybrid for the time being, but for a hybrid, stops short with only 25mpg city, 37mpg highway. Don't most full hybrids get better city mileage than highway? Some- the Prius, being a full hybrid has such economy. That's because a full hybrid generates power from the constant stop and go of a city. On the fueleconomy.gov website, it calls both vehicles "hybrid vehicle". Is that fair?

To find the answer, let's see what else is out...

Read the Full Article

Submitted May 03, 2012 By: PD

Back To News

Category: GasBuddy Official Blog > Topics	Add to favorite topics Post New Topic

Author	Topic: Watch out for "fake" hybrids from big manufacturers	Post a Reply Back to Topics

REPLIES (newest first)Ignore Short Messages

First

Next Last

D61 Rookie Author British Columbia Posts:90 Points:82,575 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 23, 2012 8:34:05 AM Ignore D61 Report Abuse I'll wait and see
s6sputnik Champion Author Austin Posts:6,222 Points:1,308,880 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: May 19, 2012 11:18:19 PM Ignore s6sputnik Report Abuse Hybrid not for me! [Edited by: s6sputnik at 5/20/2012 12:18:37 AM EST]
Vette1967 Champion Author Albany Posts:5,972 Points:1,277,725 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: May 19, 2012 10:52:21 PM Ignore Vette1967 Report Abuse Hybrid means high price.
99dakota Champion Author Providence Posts:8,117 Points:2,173,975 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 8:19:57 PM Ignore 99dakota Report Abuse I'll stick with all gas for now.
99dakota Champion Author Providence Posts:8,117 Points:2,173,975 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 8:19:55 PM Ignore 99dakota Report Abuse I'll stick with all gas for now.
GBHUGVA Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:4,697 Points:789,160 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 5:20:08 PM Ignore GBHUGVA Report Abuse Volt is GM's only real hybrid, Ford and Toyota are the best and... DETROIT (AP) - Ford is taking on Toyota in the hybrid market. Ford Motor Co. said Thursday that its new C-Max hybrid small minivan will have a base price of $25,995 when it goes on sale this fall. That's $500 less than Toyota's Prius V wagon. Ford says the C-Max's fuel economy will also beat the Prius V, which gets an estimated 42 miles per gallon in combined city and highway driving. Ford's new five-seat C-Max, will be sold only in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric versions.
Donatelo Champion Author Dayton Posts:1,124 Points:293,545 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 5:08:59 PM Ignore Donatelo Report Abuse ok
Gas4Gore Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,426 Points:424,850 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 2:26:51 PM Ignore Gas4Gore Report Abuse No hybrid for me.
albert2008 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:7,357 Points:1,481,985 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 7:46:01 AM Ignore albert2008 Report Abuse time tells all
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,632 Points:1,610,495 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 4:44:31 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse calypso: good idea. Or even better... caveat emptor, get informed before being.
albert2008 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:7,357 Points:1,481,985 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: May 6, 2012 8:28:37 AM Ignore albert2008 Report Abuse just be carefull
calypso93 Champion Author Scranton Posts:11,208 Points:1,292,610 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 6, 2012 6:11:27 AM Ignore calypso93 Report Abuse Time for a truth in labelling act to make manufacturers place a "FH" sticker on these cars.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,632 Points:1,610,495 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 4:12:43 PM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse anything to make an extra buck - till the consumer finds out and then doesn't touch it with a ten foot pole.
albert2008 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:7,357 Points:1,481,985 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 12:21:55 PM Ignore albert2008 Report Abuse old news
gasokie Champion Author Oklahoma Posts:3,448 Points:1,326,225 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 9:46:01 AM Ignore gasokie Report Abuse You have been warned.
sivart Champion Author Arkansas Posts:18,232 Points:3,071,935 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 9:13:10 PM Ignore sivart Report Abuse Anything to get the big bucks!
gknee09 All-Star Author Philadelphia Posts:985 Points:823,765 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 7:48:52 PM Ignore gknee09 Report Abuse always someone trying to put one over on joe public
Soglaos Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:2,771 Points:741,155 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 4:42:10 PM Ignore Soglaos Report Abuse Look it has always been a buyer beware world why should this be any different
Cheepo Champion Author Tampa Posts:9,889 Points:3,128,005 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 4:03:35 PM Ignore Cheepo Report Abuse Hybrids are for the birds!!!!!!
HawaiianGuy Champion Author Idaho Posts:9,533 Points:3,080,675 Joined:May 2003	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 3:56:36 PM Ignore HawaiianGuy Report Abuse And THAT, is one reason why I am no longer even a potential GM owner.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,047 Points:2,346,485 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 3:04:00 PM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Make sure the vehicle you are buying is what it is. Check the vehicle MPG, features accessories and equipment are what you want or should be. Watch Out for GM! There is a sucker born every minute and don't let it be you! It does Not matter what Brand or Model it is, Inbreds and EV's are too high priced for me. With the high price of purchasing a new EV or Inbred, I will drive my current vehicle into the ground before buying anything new, used, EV, Inbred, diesel, hydrogen, alternative fuel, CNG, concept or anything else. Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. Consider using other forms of less expensive transportation to lower your cost, if possible. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
SUV2009 Champion Author Orlando Posts:4,418 Points:1,144,190 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 1:41:27 PM Ignore SUV2009 Report Abuse No it is not.
JXQW Champion Author Kansas City Posts:2,787 Points:684,925 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 1:14:02 PM Ignore JXQW Report Abuse scam
snappytom2 Champion Author Corpus Christi Posts:3,556 Points:274,995 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 12:57:43 PM Ignore snappytom2 Report Abuse Hmm.
Digger52 Champion Author Chicago Posts:2,412 Points:849,910 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 12:44:27 PM Ignore Digger52 Report Abuse OK
19sheldon43 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,979 Points:843,010 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 12:44:14 PM Ignore 19sheldon43 Report Abuse Buyer beware
PhilMils Champion Author Virginia Posts:6,262 Points:1,186,250 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 12:30:23 PM Ignore PhilMils Report Abuse How long will this blog entry stay on the front page?
nozzle46 Champion Author Little Rock Posts:6,695 Points:1,473,050 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 12:26:35 PM Ignore nozzle46 Report Abuse And these less than hybrids are exactly why people don't buy a hybrid the next time.
uptherefiners Champion Author Chicago Posts:5,048 Points:1,002,000 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 12:26:12 PM Ignore uptherefiners Report Abuse yeah, will do
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,008 Points:599,685 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 12:24:08 PM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Thank you for posting.
eye-spy Champion Author Quebec Posts:4,593 Points:2,419,570 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 12:22:57 PM Ignore eye-spy Report Abuse Not ready to "scrap" my Grand Marquis just yet!!
cheapertvs Champion Author Richmond Posts:10,290 Points:2,742,695 Joined:Jan 2004	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 12:22:36 PM Ignore cheapertvs Report Abuse Currently I cannot afford to pay for a hybrid.
radstoy Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:16,459 Points:3,220,705 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 12:22:12 PM Ignore radstoy Report Abuse won't buy one
idigau22 Champion Author Washington Posts:23,417 Points:3,202,960 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 12:21:23 PM Ignore idigau22 Report Abuse We have a President that fits this category!! "FAKE"!!
dynamouse Champion Author Michigan Posts:4,516 Points:1,751,800 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 12:20:57 PM Ignore dynamouse Report Abuse lets go DIESEL
Clits All-Star Author Louisiana Posts:866 Points:257,040 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 12:20:06 PM Ignore Clits Report Abuse give me a 80mph 300 mile per charge electric and I would drive it EVERY day for My normal travels. Then my truck would only get to play when the camper needs towed. Screw a Hybrid, Honda Civic does better than most of these hybrid piles of junk! Soon as I can afford a Electric car, I'm on the way to the dealer for it.
fracknsave Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:1,666 Points:58,000 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 12:17:54 PM Ignore fracknsave Report Abuse Should I keep an eye out for small manufacturers as well?
themaninthehat Champion Author New Orleans Posts:1,824 Points:472,265 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 12:17:48 PM Ignore themaninthehat Report Abuse Burr Beware
Algernon Champion Author Greensboro Posts:3,190 Points:783,995 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 12:17:38 PM Ignore Algernon Report Abuse Vote Obama out in 2012!!!!!!!!!!!!! Support Romney!!!
SUPERQUACK Champion Author Sacramento Posts:6,131 Points:1,912,805 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 12:16:15 PM Ignore SUPERQUACK Report Abuse HYBRIDS ARE A WASTE
MustangRacing Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,848 Points:650,435 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 12:15:35 PM Ignore MustangRacing Report Abuse We need to build new refineries. Get the EPA out of the way.
3mta3 All-Star Author Michigan Posts:830 Points:1,004,115 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 12:14:17 PM Ignore 3mta3 Report Abuse First fake breasts... now it's fake hybrids!
032946 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:19,865 Points:4,045,020 Joined:Oct 2001	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 12:13:33 PM Ignore 032946 Report Abuse Hybirds cost too much and are a joke. There are many just gasoline powered vehicles that get as good a mileage if not better for a lot less money.
Wierbe Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:3,757 Points:1,120,090 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 12:09:41 PM Ignore Wierbe Report Abuse They are not fake if they use a combination of technologies. If you put a jet engine and a sail on an airplane, it is a hybrid. Not very practical, but it is still a hybrid.
NanookAK Champion Author Anchorage Posts:7,259 Points:1,441,990 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 12:08:05 PM Ignore NanookAK Report Abuse There is always someone wanting to scam the public.
SnickersDog Champion Author Denver Posts:3,288 Points:681,960 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 12:07:16 PM Ignore SnickersDog Report Abuse Need to bring the price down for this to matter to me. Any purchase needs close watching.
srchr Champion Author San Jose Posts:7,259 Points:1,621,025 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 12:07:13 PM Ignore srchr Report Abuse gov't motors at work
Shannonk Rookie Author Tampa Posts:5 Points:10,000 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 12:06:11 PM Ignore Shannonk Report Abuse I have a honda civic hybrid & yes they actually get way better milage in city then hwy, that due to the auto shut off when you are stuck at a light the engine shuts down, then restarts itself upon brake release..
oldiesman Champion Author New York Posts:6,437 Points:2,195,760 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 12:03:40 PM Ignore oldiesman Report Abuse Are you kidding I couldn't afford the idea of qwning one.
neptune2008 Champion Author Michigan Posts:8,578 Points:1,670,700 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 12:02:46 PM Ignore neptune2008 Report Abuse not that we could afford...anyways!