Hybrids

101lifts2 · 11-16-2008, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by lauralynne

Ok - call me dense but 32 mpg is the your average gas mileage? for a Hybrid? I've never researched them but I always assumed they got more. I get 30mpg in my Honda minivan that's NOT a hybrid...I would have assumed double that for a hybrid.
So I'm missing the point of a hybrid somewhere then, honestly, can someone explain?

You're not getting 30mpg combined city/highway in a Honda Odyessy. Honda says 25mpg highway...not combined.
http://automobiles.honda.com/all-models.aspx

If you want to get better MPG, using the cruise control helps very little since on hills the engine tries to maintain the set speed. You are better off letting the vehicle slow down.

1. Accelerate slowly from lights.
2. Premium fuel will get you 1-2mpg because there is more energy content in higher octane fuel.
3. Remove any unnecessary weight.

32 with an SUV is good. You should be happy with those numbers.