2019 Toyota RAV4 (Next Generation)

[tool_46n2]

https://www.topgear.com.ph/news/car-...ef=home_feed_1

The higher grade hybrid at 2.5M is looking to be a bad deal since its the same 2wd drive train as the lower XLE variant.
The hybrid camry, I believe, has all of the features, at a lower price of 2.35M.

With gas prices rising, a hybrid may be the bridge before going all electric.

[StockEngine]

https://www.topgear.com.ph/news/car-...ef=home_feed_1

The higher grade hybrid at 2.5M is looking to be a bad deal since its the same 2wd drive train as the lower XLE variant.
The hybrid camry, I believe, has all of the features, at a lower price of 2.35M.

With gas prices rising, a hybrid may be the bridge before going all electric.

That base model is nice ...

[Egan101]

https://www.topgear.com.ph/news/car-...ef=home_feed_1

The higher grade hybrid at 2.5M is looking to be a bad deal since its the same 2wd drive train as the lower XLE variant.
The hybrid camry, I believe, has all of the features, at a lower price of 2.35M.

With gas prices rising, a hybrid may be the bridge before going all electric.

2.5M for a FWD CUV with a hybrid engine? A bit pricey indeed.

For the same amount of money, you can get a more luxurious ride in the CX9 Turbo Touring.


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[ice15]

With gas prices rising, a hybrid may be the bridge before going all electric.

Hybrids (mild hybrids not included) will be a very long bridge for us, before we go electric.

[babkalakal]

Hybrids (mild hybrids not included) will be a very long bridge for us, before we go electric.

i agree. financially there is little incentive for Philippine car owners to shift to hybrid at this time and especially that diesel is still a viable option for us pa.

[dr. d]

i agree. financially there is little incentive for Philippine car owners to shift to hybrid at this time and especially that diesel is still a viable option for us pa.

given a choice,
no one will shift.

but if it is made clear to them that shifting offers a very palpable distinct advantage,
they'll elbow each other to be among the first.

[tool_46n2]

i agree. financially there is little incentive for Philippine car owners to shift to hybrid at this time and especially that diesel is still a viable option for us pa.

Does viable mean cheaper to fillup and run?

If you do the math, hybrid will win even if the 91ron gas is 20% more expensive than diesel. (Nowadays its php61 gas vs 51 diesel)

Whats the common fuel economy for diesel ppv? my guesstimate is around 10-11km/l being generous.

The epa rating for Rav4 hybrid is 38-41mpg ( 16.1 to 17.4km/l, around 60% than diesels economy.

The current Camry hybrid are 51-53mpg (21.6-22.5km/l). So basically it can cover twice the distance over a liter of diesel.

Not to mention. if you are only travelling in city speeds of less than 40-80kph, hybrid will be delivering its best figures.

So I think, Unless you need to tow stuff, diesel is a no brainer. But if you think you are saving money because filling up the tank with diesel is cheaper per liter, you need to take into account how much it cost to run.

I have computed before how much exactly it cost to run electric vehicles forgot the exact figures but its close to having diesel but at the price of 12pesos of liter.

[ice15]

Does viable mean cheaper to fillup and run?

If you do the math, hybrid will win even if the 91ron gas is 20% more expensive than diesel. (Nowadays its php61 gas vs 51 diesel)

Whats the common fuel economy for diesel ppv? my guesstimate is around 10-11km/l being generous.

The epa rating for Rav4 hybrid is 38-41mpg ( 16.1 to 17.4km/l, around 60% than diesels economy.

The current Camry hybrid are 51-53mpg (21.6-22.5km/l). So basically it can cover twice the distance over a liter of diesel.

Not to mention. if you are only travelling in city speeds of less than 40-80kph, hybrid will be delivering its best figures.

So I think, Unless you need to tow stuff, diesel is a no brainer. But if you think you are saving money because filling up the tank with diesel is cheaper per liter, you need to take into account how much it cost to run.

I have computed before how much exactly it cost to run electric vehicles forgot the exact figures but its close to having diesel but at the price of 12pesos of liter.

I personally ran some numbers... As my wife really wants to buy a hybrid. I also drove on her possible morning and afternoon routes to see if the hybrid has a chance to recharge its batteries.

Innova G vs Corolla Cross

F/C will almost be the same, Cross will be more efficient if the traffic is really bad. ZigWheels released a video of the Cross vs the Fortuner and highway mileage were almost the same.

IMO, biggest selling point of a hybrid... I can wait in the parking lot with the A/C on and not waste fuel.

Although, until the final check is written, I can't really confirm if my wife will go hybrid this year.

[Walter]

In a hybrid, will the aircon compressor run on batteries alone? ...

[ice15]

In a hybrid, will the aircon compressor run on batteries alone? ...

I can't speak for the local Corolla/Cross

Pero my experience with the Prius (overseas), yes.

That's why I always hated the start/stop system... A/C stops blowing cold air if your stop is taking longer than usual (CR breaks). with a hybrid... A/C still blows cool air.