"In the US people tend to buy bigger cars, petrol ones, mainly with AT. Not ecomodders obviously, but the main market. Compared to those Hybrids make sense - they are auto, get good MPG and are actually sold for less in the US that in other markets. I would buy one if I was in the US - it makes sense."
I wanted to get the Escape Hybrid, but it didn't make sense for me..
I only drive a couple thousand miles a year.
So, I was sensible and got the gas version..
Almost all my driving is in traffic, so the MPG isn't that great.. 24mpg on good days.
But, I only buy gas about once a month..
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