I'm thinking of getting rid of my '07 XLE I4 with 180K. I recently looked at a '12 XLE Hybrid and a '13 XLE I4.
The '13 I4 was the same experience as my '07 only slightly better with newer features. I told my salesman "I'm not sure I'm a hybrid guy" but honestly after driving one, I was kinda impressed. Its a nice ride with 39K but its a slightly different experience.
1. I noticed a slight bump when you pull out, I guess its the electric kicking in.
2. I couldn't really tell when the switch from electric to gas happened. Is it when the needle goes to "POWER"
3. is the engine in the hybrid and non hybrid the same?
4. is it true that the gas is front wheel drive and the electric is the rear wheels? (someone told me this but not so sure about that)
5. did you feel that you had to adjust to the style or driving a hybrid?
6. What's your real world mileage?
7. any maintenance issues relate to a hybrid?
8. after driving a gasser, do you miss anything about it as compared to hybrid?
9. any snow belt experiences?
10. forgot to notice if either had LED headlights
The '13 I4 was the same experience as my '07 only slightly better with newer features. I told my salesman "I'm not sure I'm a hybrid guy" but honestly after driving one, I was kinda impressed. Its a nice ride with 39K but its a slightly different experience.
1. I noticed a slight bump when you pull out, I guess its the electric kicking in.
2. I couldn't really tell when the switch from electric to gas happened. Is it when the needle goes to "POWER"
3. is the engine in the hybrid and non hybrid the same?
4. is it true that the gas is front wheel drive and the electric is the rear wheels? (someone told me this but not so sure about that)
5. did you feel that you had to adjust to the style or driving a hybrid?
6. What's your real world mileage?
7. any maintenance issues relate to a hybrid?
8. after driving a gasser, do you miss anything about it as compared to hybrid?
9. any snow belt experiences?
10. forgot to notice if either had LED headlights
