The Mazda 5 is just begging to go hybrid in my opinion, and these gas guzzlers, (which are often used for singular purposes, not just soccer,) must be tamed. Don't you think?
Sure it would cost more but we're really nailing the technology. I understand in Europe there is a diesel Chyrsler minivan, and it goes. Bring it here, we've got biodiesel now.
2006-08-08 10:43:22 · 3 answers · asked by Tall Guy 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Do minivans user's really race stop light to stop light?
2006-08-08 11:07:32 · update #1
There's new diesel technology in Europe that not only equals the horsepower output of gas engines, but with the greater torgue, leaves them in the dust. Yes, it's really a question of overcoming the perception I think. It's not outdated technology anymore. I agree that it would be more expensive, especially hybrid, but perhaps an option with a four cylinder/hybrid is more commonsenical(?.) The fuel savings help solve that, and the extra torque of the electric motor(s) would make city driving zippidydodaday.
Good question. I hope Detroit is listening. Thanks.
2006-08-08 11:35:06 · answer #1 · answered by Huguenot 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Diesel is not popular in the states for what ever reason, and that is the reason why they are only in a few passenger vehicles in the states. My guess as to why diesel engines are not popular is because they have a stigma of being a dirty engine with poor acceleration. Americans like to race stop light to stop light since and diesels are not very supportive of that. We have a Ford Focus diesel back at my home station in Germany and until you get it up to about 2000RPM it is a slug. Great car and gets excellent fuel mileage especially for being driven hard and fast but I would never own it personally because of its poor acceleration.
2006-08-08 11:05:30 · answer #2 · answered by Esh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, it's not you. So at best, your tied for smartest.
2006-08-08 10:58:39 · answer #3 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋