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Originally Posted by coldstart

Hi Reg,

The hybrid works best for in-town stop-and-go driving. You will not get much fuel economy benefit from mainly highway driving to make up the cost difference. The hybrid is heavier and its highway fuel economy is likely not much different than the standard version.

Not true! One needs to learn to adapt to the CVT to make it work in both environments. I get great mileage on the freeway/highway(longer trips are even better).

It's really about adapting to the car (hybrid).