Mazda 5 Diesel Hybrid...it sells itself.

[BIGIRON]

Theres plenty of extra room in the back of a 5 to add a few stacks of batteries, add to that a small diesel engine and plug hybrid technology and you couldnt build enough of them.

[ZoomZoom Diva]

Theres plenty of extra room in the back of a 5 to add a few stacks of batteries, add to that a small diesel engine and plug hybrid technology and you couldnt build enough of them.[/b]

That "plenty of room" is called cargo space, and you severely compromise the utility of the vehicle by putting some batteries back there to make it into a hybrid gimmick.

[LapisLazuli6]

In addition, I don't think people consider that those batteries have to be replaced eventually at a cost of about $4000.

In addition, hybrid cars can't be jump started. Not that I need to have my car jumped ever, but just a thought. The dealer has to 'charge' them, which I'm sure isn't free.

[ZoomZoom Diva]

In addition, I don't think people consider that those batteries have to be replaced eventually at a cost of about $4000.

In addition, hybrid cars can't be jump started. Not that I need to have my car jumped ever, but just a thought. The dealer has to 'charge' them, which I'm sure isn't free.[/b]

You can't? I did not know that. I have needed to jump start cars on several occasions.

[LapisLazuli6]

You can't? I did not know that. I have needed to jump start cars on several occasions.[/b]

I didn't know that either until my friend (who used to work for AAA) told me.

Hybrids are a waste unless you drive mostly city, because there is hardly an advantage on the highway in fuel economy. I would think the multi-displacement or diesel would be a more cost-effective solution.