I was leaning towards the hybrid but my mechanic suggested going for the gas version because he doesn’t trust hybrids. He mentioned that after the 5-year warranty, they become unreliable.
Your mechanic is from a different time. The hybrid system actually has an 8-year warranty
Timber said:
Your mechanic is from a different time. The hybrid system actually has an 8-year warranty
I agree, the mechanic probably thinks that because he can’t work on hybrids due to needing special tools. Sure, hybrids are a bit more complex, but this tech has been around long enough, and most issues were fixed in earlier models. I’d say go for the hybrid since it’s a better performer in horsepower and fuel efficiency. Plus, many hybrids are made in Korea, which might mean better quality overall.
Timber said:
Your mechanic is from a different time. The hybrid system actually has an 8-year warranty
The warranty is actually 10 years unless something has changed recently. Just to clarify, this is in the USA.
Timber said:
Your mechanic is from a different time. The hybrid system actually has an 8-year warranty
In Canada, it’s 5 years.
Timber said:
Your mechanic is from a different time. The hybrid system actually has an 8-year warranty
In Canada, it’s 5 years.
In Canada, the bumper-to-bumper warranty is 5 years, but the hybrid system has an 8-year, 150,000 km warranty.
My 2016 Optima hybrid with 130,000 miles would disagree with your mechanic.
robertkennedy said:
My 2016 Optima hybrid with 130,000 miles would disagree with your mechanic.
Boom! I really enjoyed my Optima Hybrid.
I went for a hybrid and have been loving it so far.
I chose hybrid and save a lot on gas. The hybrid tier in the Sportage matched what I wanted in the gas model, including all taxes and fees. I drive a lot both in town and on the highway. I’m averaging 34-36 mpg and fill up only twice a month. I took it on a major city drive last weekend with lots of hills and traffic, and still averaged around 30 mpg.
What kind of mechanic doesn’t trust hybrids? They’ve been around for over a decade now. I own a Sportage Hybrid and it’s performing excellently. I get an average of 38 mpg after driving 24,000 miles.
I trust the Hybrid over the gas Kia.
Hybrid is the way to go
Hybrids are great for city driving or short trips. But on the freeway, the battery doesn’t help much. We love our Sportage PHEV. My wife only fills up every couple of months because she just runs errands in town and uses the battery.
@Williamson
Not all roads are flat. My Niro goes electric only when going downhill or charges up. That charge really helps later.
What country are you in?
Cillian said:
What country are you in?
Canada, Ontario
Cillian said:
What country are you in?
Canada, Ontario
Temperature can affect hybrids. Are you in Toronto or Sault Ste. Marie? Hybrids do add complexity and costs. To make a fair choice between the two, you should look at your driving habits. If you spend two hours a day in Toronto traffic, hybrids are excellent. But if you only drive 1,000 km a year, that might be a long payback period. Check out some online calculators for guidance. More info would help.
@Princeton
Burlington, which is close to Toronto. I deal with city traffic during the week and highway driving on weekends.
renatahilda said:
@Princeton
Burlington, which is close to Toronto. I deal with city traffic during the week and highway driving on weekends.
I’m in Southwestern Ontario. The fuel consumption does drop in winter, but so do gas cars. I mostly do city driving, averaging 6L/100KM, and it goes up to 7L in winter. I can get better numbers, but I’ve been a bit heavy on the gas lately. When I first got it, I was around 5L/100KM but that took careful driving.