Comments on: Reversing Track, Nissan Plans More Hybrids

By: Tommmeee

Tommmeee — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 05:53:06 +0000

At 144,000 miles my 2001 Toyota Prius had a $10,000 meltdown, needing the transmission, Inverter and both batteries replaced. They think it was a short. They don't know why, though. The dealer even worked out a 30% savings from Toyota for the repairs. I DID save more than that on the fuel costs savings but the savings is now not there.

The lesson is that the Hybrid you own, if you keep it long enough, will eventually cost LOTS of money. Just like all electric battery cars, you may eventually pay a high price just to keep it runninig. - Some I know have driven their Prius over 200K miles w/out problems but not mine. I took care of it, too. Nice to have a warranty again, but we will see...

I am frustrated but this IS the first generation, Good thing I had some savings.

By: FamilyGuy

FamilyGuy — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:17:46 +0000

Shani, my Altima Hybrid replaced my Accord (1997, 168k miles). I wanted Honda to come out with a hybrid that I wanted. My Wife wouldn’t wait for the Insight (v2) and the Civic simply didn’t do it for me. I would have considered the Accord Hybrid, but it was discontinued (and it was coupled with the 6-cylinder, the last thing that I need is that much speed). I do hope that Honda comes out with something cool really soon.

By: arabalar

arabalar — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:40:26 +0000

Both trucks are car qualify for the Cash For Clunkers but not the motorcycles

By: Shani

Shani — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:38:22 +0000

guys… thouth nissan outsource the technology from toyota…but its good for conusmers…

any how i will not go with nissan or toyota… i have honda accord & will wait when honda will introduce hybrid car…

By: steved28

steved28 — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 03:05:29 +0000

FamilyGuy I love my Altima too, I guess that's what is so frustrating. It's like "$hit or get off the pot". If you are serious, offer it across the nation. Or commit to SOMETHING!

I own a Nissan, but I have more respect for Ford. They engineered a solution themselves, and they made a commitment, right or wrong. What good is leasing the technology if you don't go after the market? They are stagnant, indecisive, and I don't believe too much that comes out of their press releases any more.

By: FamilyGuy

FamilyGuy — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:46:22 +0000

We have a 2009 Altima Hybrid and love it. I don't care that the technology came from Toyota. If Nissan is licensing the techology, then good for them for doing so. Clearly not every auto maker has hybrid offerings, why are they not licensing the techology from someone. So, sure they didn't come up with it themselves, but they do deserve credit for at least licensing it and making it available for the public. We test drove a Camery Hybrid and almost fell asleep driving it. The Altima Hybrid is awesome.

It doesn't matter that they were not first or second or third into the hybrid. As long as they get there with a good, solid product. If they do put it in the Quest, they that makes them the first to put it in some really designed for the family. The sedans are nice, but something that allows me to put in two kids in car seats, and more then two other adults will get a serious looking at when it's time to replace the other car (2002 Subaru Outback).

Sure the effort may be late, but "isn't better late then never" still good in this situation? Hybrid offerings are still very limited. More choices, better for us.

By: jhenry

jhenry — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:12:46 +0000

Both trucks are car qualify for the Cash For Clunkers but not the motorcycles.

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By: Bob Guimarin

Bob Guimarin — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 03:29:36 +0000

Let's be fair. Nissan needs to consider their business, whether it be hybrids or all electrics. My team test drove their EV-01 and were very impressed with the technology and thoughtful approach to the customer driving experience.

If Nissan can bring a hybrid to market that enhances their business enough to continue their all electric car efforts, I'm all for that.

By: Charles

Charles — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:07:40 +0000

I would be happy if Nissan would just bring out an updated version of their old 1998-2002 Altra EV. 100-120 mile range, Li battery, 5 hour recharge time, whats not to like.

By: Samie

Samie — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:55:42 +0000

steved28 you made me wonder about Ford & Toyota 2011 Escape Hybrid & 2011 Camry Hybrid. Wonder if those vehicles will be upgraded to reflect improved technology?

Right now Ford in my opinion has a clear advantage when you compare the 2010 Hybrid Fusion to the 2010 Hybrid Camry, will Toyota continue to let Ford gain popularity in the mid size sedan/family sedan market?

Nissan is going to show-up a bit late in the game but what if... they can offer a great mini van say a Hybrid Quest that gets good mpgs & is not heavy on the wallet? This may be the best strategy they got, the first generation of their own technology is not going to be great & this will show up against Ford & Toyota but like Honda I assume they will continue to work on technology until it comes close to the competition.

Still wonder what Nissan is up to w/ their plans for a pure EV in a few years?