Saturday, May 31, 2008

Huge Hybrid SUV's: Why Detroit Automakers Fail

GM and Chrysler are promoting 5,500-pound eight-passenger hybrid-powered SUV's.

Which are not selling well.

$53,000 for a vehicle that still only gets 20 miles per gallon might just dampen some sales.

D'uh!

And you wonder why Toyota just keeps on growing?
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2 comments:

  1. Zach W.May 31, 2008 at 2:08 PM

    This is a perfect example of why Detroit has fallen so far behind Japan. Why would anyone in their right mind think that slapping a hybrid motor that gets a whopping 20 miles per gallon into an SUV would convince folks to pony up and buy one?

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  2. AnonymousMay 31, 2008 at 9:27 PM

    As a new Prius driver, let me add, too, that driving a Toyota hybrid is not like 'taking your medicine.' In my opinion, the 2007 Prius handles better than a 2000 Honda Accord I used to drive. (And you ride higher in the Prius.) Other features, especially the audio systems, are quite nice as well. (I know I am very fortunate.)The car just has a quality feel.

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