Car Fanatics: Teach Me

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by Shazam

Sienna hybrid is the one that makes total sense. The Sienna had terrifying fuel economy before.

38 city mpg from an 8-passenger van that will still be worth something in 10-15 years is very very difficult to argue with.

[Calgary14]

I have a Rav4 V6 and fuel economy is not impressive, but that's probably more a reflection of my driving. It likes to go fast and can get up to 100 quickly so gas mileage would likely be better if I drove slower

[Shazam]

Originally Posted by Sliver

That's dismal economy, yeah. I had an '07 Sienna and I currently have an '11. Even with my lead foot I couldn't hit that low of a number if I wanted to, but in city I've gotten as bad as 16. Prior to hybrids, though, moving around an 8-passenger vehicle was not efficient. Singling out a Sienna doesn't make sense. Look at a Yukon, Expedition, etc. Large vehicles suck back the fuel.

Ecoboosts do rule. I have a 2.7 F-150 and it's great on gas.

Stop and go traffic was its mortal enemy.

I realize other big vehicles have the same issue, just stating why the Sienna hybrid is a really good idea.

[Sliver]

Originally Posted by Shazam

Stop and go traffic was its mortal enemy.

I realize other big vehicles have the same issue, just stating why the Sienna hybrid is a really good idea.

Sorry, had to back ma boy. Don't like people dissing the sienna. Yeah stop and go is no good. The new hybrid is killer.

[bagofpucks]

I was going to say I didn’t get the sienna fuel economy hate, but yah, we rarely drive it in stop and go. We usually get 10 l/100 kms on the highway and I’m always shocked often it sits in eco mode, even up and down hills. But yes, stop and go would not be so good I’m sure. And I agree, absolutely perfect option for a hybrid. They are going to sell a kabillion of them I’m sure.

[vtec260]

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