Thread: Hybrid Hilux announced

Originally Posted by uk_exile

Lots of haters on Stuff already too. https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/132...o-nz-next-year
I really don't get the hate. The new tech can make vehicles perform better so why are most so negative? The Highlander hybrid fuel use is much less than the petrol was so why is there thinking the hybrid Hilux won't get similar improvement? Everyone complains the EVs and hybrids can't tow (me included as hybrid Highlander doesn't have enough tow rating for us) but this one will be able tow the same as the normal diesel, so that issue is no longer there. It won't save fuel while heavy towing but for most thats not majority of kms, its minority of kms. Sure it's not PHEV (yet?) but bound to use less fuel when not heavily loaded or when in stop go slow down speed up traffic. Also can't understand the weight complaints either as man people put bull bars and roof tents then cruise the city streets

Data is coming out that is starting to show that hybrids (and EVs), due to battery/electrics weight, more often do not attain the fuel savings they claim, do more damage to roads, and wear tyres faster with cascading impacts on carbon usage and pollution. Layered on top of manufacturing pollution/carbon costs, battery lifespan etc they are not as rosy as some people think they are. Not to mention they 'where does your juice come from' aspect.