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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65
Okay...the Malibu Hybrid gets 1 MPG Highway better than the regular Malibu...and only 4 MPG city better.
Christ. Just make it Two-Mode for God's sake and give it near 40 MPG.
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OK... but then from this statement I conclude you clearly dont understand how hybrid systems work. (but dont worry most people dont)
When driving on the highway, the electric systems do NOT help very much (in either the BAS or 2-mode) the gas engine is running constantly, the electric will only help highway drivers who accelerate and brake alot on the highway. (which never helps economy anyways...) SO switching the from the BAS to the 2-mode will not give it +6mpg hwy.
When comparing the hybrid to the non-hybrid 4cyl the highway milage should be close. Also remember that the hybrid with the combination of the electric drive also will deliver better bhp than the 4 cyl version. So comparing the hybrid directly against the 4 cyl is incorrect as it provides more HP.