Hybrids in the Philippines?

[marv25]

Are there hybrids in the philippines? Are there brand new hybrids being sold?

Where did he get this Prius? http://www.motioncars.com/views/edit...09.05.2007.htm

[scharnhorst]

Hi. To answer your question, hybrids aren't commercially available here, yet.

Last friday, a toyota prius (a black one) was on display infront of the UP bahay ng alumni. The attendants were willing enough to let me sit in the driver's position for a little while (no test drive, of course).

they said that there are only 4 Priuses in the country - 3 are operated by toyota, and our president has one.

Sobrang mahal raw kasi, but they hinted that it might enter the philippine market someday.

About the car... The central energy display meter was fun for a while, and the long dashboard reminds me of the current generation civic.

[drag_addict]

meron ung camry na hybrid. nakita ko sa ayala

may badge na nakalagay na snergy drive

[scharnhorst]

meron ung camry na hybrid. nakita ko sa ayala

may badge na nakalagay na snergy drive

I forgot about that.

By the way, I think there's a hybrid civic in the country as well.

[SaberRider]

My sister owns a camry hybrid. I think she purchased it on one of the shops sa may GMA 7 area? Me, I had to settle for the 08 V6 Accord.

[meledson]

Hi. To answer your question, hybrids aren't commercially available here, yet.

Last friday, a toyota prius (a black one) was on display infront of the UP bahay ng alumni. The attendants were willing enough to let me sit in the driver's position for a little while (no test drive, of course).

they said that there are only 4 Priuses in the country - 3 are operated by toyota, and our president has one.

Sobrang mahal raw kasi, but they hinted that it might enter the philippine market someday.

About the car... The central energy display meter was fun for a while, and the long dashboard reminds me of the current generation civic.

Nakasabay ko yata ang 1 of those prius mula Sta. Exit northbound sa SLEX.

Ang laki ng "Prius" sa gilid ng car.

[mbeige]

One thing hot with hybrid owners is the addition of a solar panel on the roof. Imagine driving in stop and go traffic (the hybrid's worst nightmare) and having that solar panel to recharge the batteries so you can just use the electric motor.

[altec]

if hybrids are not given a tax break, it will not find enough commercial demand for it. To expect fuel prices to eventually go up so much to make hybrids attractive is asking for the moon. By that time, fuel prices will be so high that people will not want to use their cars that much anymore, can't afford the fuel prices.

[marv25]

whats the price range of these hybrids? lampas Php5M?

[squala]

whats the price range of these hybrids? lampas Php5M?

Not really. A Prius gives you Corolla performance at the price of a high-end Camry.

At the moment, the only reason to buy a hybrid is to protect the environment. The fuel benefits you gain over a conventional gasoline car will be offset by the heftier premium. It will take several years for you to recover the much higher price. Plus, reliability and maintenance costs are yet to be known. There's simply a need to find cheaper ways of producing hybrids to help in the true campaign of this technology.

[Horsepower]

I'd rather have a high-tech diesel. Though I hope they improve it further like forced induction diesel, 500cc with 300hp and 600Nm torque. hehe.

Just imagine the cost of replacing those Ni-MH batteries.

[Dr.Kamiya]

There should definitely be some tax incentive to buying a hybrid.

[suysuy]

Honda insight here in Davao. Seen one.

[niky]

The Prius hybrid (we road tested it last year) is an unobjectionable car. It's got more than enough power for Philippine conditions (tested it 0-100 in about 10.8 seconds), it'll do about 23-25 km/l in traffic and about 20 km/l on the highway, and it's somewhat roomier than the Corolla, with a nice, plush interior... and it's very comfortable to drive.

At the price, it doesn't make sense from an economic standpoint. A Honda Jazz or a Ford Focus TDCi is more economical (in terms of total cost and fuel economy... both cars get fuel economy that isn't much worse in the city, and actually as good as or better on the highway)... So let's just say that it's a semi-luxury cruiser that lets you go for loooong periods of time between refills.

[Horsepower]

At the moment, the only reason to buy a hybrid is to protect the environment.

In my opinion, Not at all.

See, the manufacturing and disposing of its main component alone - the batteries - is a big problem already.

It's like you created a solution (rechargeable batts) but you made a bigger problem (toxic waste)...

Aside from hi-tech diesel, Hydrogen seems to be very feasible as a pro-environment energy (so far)...

[work]

Saw a Camry Hybrid in Auto Gallery. Also saw another Camry Hybrid in Rustan's Forbes.

[jpatricks1]

Saw a prius and civic hybrid last year lapit sa market market. It belongs to the DOE. Donated by Toyota and Honda.

[SaberRider]

I'd rather have a high-tech diesel. Though I hope they improve it further like forced induction diesel, 500cc with 300hp and 600Nm torque. hehe.

Just imagine the cost of replacing those Ni-MH batteries.

I don't think there's much of a problem in terms of replacing the Ni-MH batts. Since the launch of the Prius in late 1999 there wasn't a single replacement history. That just goes to show that the battery outlasted the typical gas/diesel engine which needs constant maintenance. In the US, Japan and Europe very typical na yung mga naka hybrid vehicles from Ford Escape to BMW midsize sedans.

Alternative fuel source is still the best. H20??

[Horsepower]

The problem effects aren't so obvious yet because it's not yet mainstream. If it starts to sell even just a quarter that of gasoline cars, then it'll be more noticeable.

But one doesn't need to wait to see the results. One just have to analyze the flowchart.

[SaberRider]

The problem effects aren't so obvious yet because it's not yet mainstream. If it starts to sell even just a quarter that of gasoline cars, then it'll be more noticeable.

But one doesn't need to wait to see the results. One just have to analyze the flowchart.

Tama, analyze the charts. Kaya nga I mentioned the countries that are using hybrid vehicles specially in Europe(daming hybrids dun) where I've stayed for almost 3 years and Japan 1 year... wala akong naririnig or na encounter na hybrid owner na nagrereklamo na sirain yung hybrid na binili nila regardless of Make, Model and Year. I even asked the question what if the battery needs replacing? sabi lang ng mga casa and mechs na mas madali tanggalin at i replace ang battery since 1 piece lang siya compared to overhauling an engine. Besides, recyclable ang batt na ginagamit sa mga hybrids.