[Frank Lee]

Originally Posted by jamesqf

There are plenty of non-hybrids that cost more than hybrids.



If properly designed, yes. The Insight proves that it's possible, and there should be a decade of new technology that would let a car do even better.



Why is it a benefit? How much is the benefit of not having say an air conditioner worth? After all, the A/C system is heavy, complicated, prone to failure, and you only use it in the summer anyway, so why would anyone want one?



Well, for me four seats is a large negative :-)

Come on now, don't be like Thymeclock.