Forget Hybrid. Those things are a false economy with those very expensive batteries (which cause damage to the environment from the way the lithium is mined) that will require replacing and when that time comes the car will be worthless and any cost saving made via fuel economy would've been eaten up with depreciation and the need to have the batteries replaced.
They aren't lithium, well the next one is.
Your argument on economy ignores the significantly less depreciation over the life of the vehicle. You're also missing the point that petrol only vehicles will likely begin to fall out of favour as the rise in hybrids and electric continue for the next decade. In 10 years time you'd be wanting to own a hybrid vs a petrol V6 with resale. Battery packs will be cheaper by then too.
The batteries are now guaranteed by Toyota for 10 years.
going to get a 2nd hand 2019 Camry Ascent , any feedbacks/issues for this entry level please?
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They aren't lithium, well the next one is.
Your argument on economy ignores the significantly less depreciation over the life of the vehicle. You're also missing the point that petrol only vehicles will likely begin to fall out of favour as the rise in hybrids and electric continue for the next decade. In 10 years time you'd be wanting to own a hybrid vs a petrol V6 with resale. Battery packs will be cheaper by then too.
The batteries are now guaranteed by Toyota for 10 years.
They are also quicker than the 4.