Hello Everyone (Newbie)
#11
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I'm a newbie too!
I picked up a brand new '08 yesterday. I went from an '04 Accord V6, so I dropped from 240 to 187 HP, but so far, I'm showing 35-37MPG in mixed driving.
ETA: My wife named it "Ota" this morning, 'cos she says it's my new Toy(ota)!!!
I picked up a brand new '08 yesterday. I went from an '04 Accord V6, so I dropped from 240 to 187 HP, but so far, I'm showing 35-37MPG in mixed driving.
ETA: My wife named it "Ota" this morning, 'cos she says it's my new Toy(ota)!!!
#12
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Congrats to your both!!
The TCH may only have 187hp but the torque is amazing and it feels like a V6 of 5-10 years ago. (Gets a very similar 0-60 time to the 194hp [old SAE] 2002 Camry V6 models).
The TCH may only have 187hp but the torque is amazing and it feels like a V6 of 5-10 years ago. (Gets a very similar 0-60 time to the 194hp [old SAE] 2002 Camry V6 models).
#13
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What is the top speed anyway? Anyone know? I remember reading it cuts off at 117MPH?
Just curious...
#14
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raven77 — I haven't tested this out, but according to the "New Car Features Guide" the top speed is governor-limited to 185 km/h (~115 mph). Don't forget that your speedometer is designed to read optimistically, so it may appear to be higher if you do try.
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#15
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You know, I know this car isn't designed for speed, but considering the phenomenal amount of torque in the electric motor, coupled with the CVT that pegs the engine right in the power band when necessary, nobody really sees it coming. It really catches a lot of people off guard and I get a lot of looks when people realize its a hybee. This car is a performance vehicle in its own right.
#16
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You know, I know this car isn't designed for speed, but considering the phenomenal amount of torque in the electric motor, coupled with the CVT that pegs the engine right in the power band when necessary, nobody really sees it coming. It really catches a lot of people off guard and I get a lot of looks when people realize its a hybee. This car is a performance vehicle in its own right.
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