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Any GTAM'ers own an electric vehicle?
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damn. that's disappointing.
It was... Leaning more towards a Sienna Hybrid or rx450H because the highlander only offers 4 cylinder hybrids now
toyota should have a ton of new hybrids in the works.It was... Leaning more towards a Sienna Hybrid or rx450H because the highlander only offers 4 cylinder hybrids now
not to mention their BEVs, but so far those haven't given me anything to be interested in.
For being the first out of the gate in high-volume hybrid rollout, they have sure crapped the bed on BEV. Probably hoped their existing mediocre technology would still be desirable.
pretty much the trend so far on BEVs.
IMO tesla didn't do anything amazing or unthought of except the supercharging network.
everyone else has just managed to sh!t the bed. (ex: VW ID4)
I wouldn't call Toyota's hybrid system "mediocre". There are many aspects of it that they are right about ... Society as a whole would be better for now, and for quite a ways into the future, if mass-market vehicles were all hybrid as opposed to 90% non-hybrid combustion-engine 10% full BEV. And there's no energy-source issues to overcome and this approach doesn't strain battery supply. (essentially, we collectively can get more benefit out of fewer batteries)
IIRC the new Sienna is 100% hybrid powertrain (4 cyl gas engine + Hybrid Synergy Drive).
My beefs with the Prius weren't related to the powertrain's design, layout, or effectiveness ... but rather its calibration, and the calibration of the vehicle surrounding it. The current Prius on TNGA platform reportedly fixed the chassis-calibration issues but broke the styling.
IIRC the new Sienna is 100% hybrid powertrain (4 cyl gas engine + Hybrid Synergy Drive).
My beefs with the Prius weren't related to the powertrain's design, layout, or effectiveness ... but rather its calibration, and the calibration of the vehicle surrounding it. The current Prius on TNGA platform reportedly fixed the chassis-calibration issues but broke the styling.
I am very unimpressed about using cabin air to cool the battery, finding out that pet hair clogs that system and kills the battery and then continuing to sell the system including generational updates without fixing the issue for longer than a decade. That was an easily solvable problem.
It is pretty easy to pop open the cover on the Camry. Having a loud fan running under the rear seat would be a no for me..
That steaming turd was probably the poster child for why EV's suck. Thankfully, I think every other available option is better.
6 minutes to 60%
newatlas.com
"Extremely fast-charging" battery hits 60 percent in under 6 minutes
By rethinking a key battery component, scientists in China have come up with what's described as "extremely fast charging" technology that sees a lithium-ion battery hit 60 percent capacity in under six minutes. The breakthrough is billed as a significant one for the world of electric vehicles…
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It was... Leaning more towards a Sienna Hybrid or rx450H because the highlander only offers 4 cylinder hybrids now
The current RX is extremely extremely outdated (its entering its 7th model year!!). I wouldn't go near one. Even a hybrid one. It's not like they are cheap either.
If you can wait, go for the new RX due this summer?, If the new NX is anything to go by, it should be a huge improvement.
A family member nearly bought a last gen NX300, and thankfully, after tearing it apart at how outdated it was, I was able to persuade her to wait a bit more for the new NX350Hybrid. Having examined and test driven both, Its light years better. and she ordered one.
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The Sienna is the 4 cyl also. The only one you'll get in a reasonable time is the RX though.It was... Leaning more towards a Sienna Hybrid or rx450H because the highlander only offers 4 cylinder hybrids now
that will never happen, don't let the hybrid fool you, that engine was built for towing and outright power, not efficiency.
I was jonesing for a 23 Sequoia (Tundra based, every trim comes with the Hybrid motor), but its just too big.
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Towing and outright power is what I want... Shove it into the F sport package
But it's hugeee. I can't afford a Ford Expedition or Toyota Sequoia or Tesla
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Riceburner
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Wouldn't mind a Hybrid Corolla Cross.....but no joy. For $5k more might as well go with a RAV4
all Toyota/Lexus have the same wheel bolt pattern spec?
all Toyota/Lexus have the same wheel bolt pattern spec?
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Maybe you should walk into your dealer and order one. A little bird told me they will be released this year. BUT you'll be waiting till Nov/Dec.
closest you will get....
Lexus LX600 w F sport pack. 409hp, 8000lbs tow rating. shame there is no hybrid option.
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