evnow
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If the rumors of Nissan Rogue plugins are correct, I think Nissan will again eat Mitsu's lunch like they did bringing Leaf before Mitsu brought iMiEV to US.
Ummm...where are those rumors? The Oracle of Google only shows one item regarding a "hybrid" next-gen Rogue (and that from a year ago), not a plug-in hybrid. Without a plug, it's too little, too late...evnow said:If the rumors of Nissan Rogue plugins are correct, I think Nissan will again eat Mitsu's lunch like they did bringing Leaf before Mitsu brought iMiEV to US.
ahagge said:Ummm...where are those rumors? The Oracle of Google only shows one item regarding a "hybrid" next-gen Rogue (and that from a year ago), not a plug-in hybrid. Without a plug, it's too little, too late...
I'd love to hear the details of a plug-in hybrid Rogue...care to enlighten us?
The thing is, its a CUV. How important are a CUV's looks to the typical buyer, compared to its utility? I drive a Forester. At no point have I ever said to myself 'man, this is one beautiful car'. Its looks, relative to the other CUVs I considered, ranked way down at the bottom of the list of what I valued, not even in sight of 'can I sleep in the back? Can I put my bike in there without removing the front wheel? Is the driving position comfortable for me for long trips? Driving, HVAC and audio controls well located and easy to use without looking? Will my Yakima accessories fit on the Subaru rails, or do I need to use my Yakima bar? etc. etc.ggodman said:I like it, of course I have a Rav4EV so maybe I'm biased, if it had the same range and performance as the Rav4EV I would have considered it.
Got to keep the minds of the people who design ad campaigns limber somehow. "H'mm, what can we say about the way the front end looks? I need ideas, people! Looks like the company emblem? (sarcastically) Yeah, sure. Anyone else? Nothing?! Okay, let's run it up the flagpole and see if anyone salutes."evnow said:It is that ugly part below the grill that is an eyesore. Rest is ok.
BTW, that front is supposed to look like Mitsu emblem ... really ?
+1 Amen to that! Of course, if it wasn't true, I wouldn't have my LEAF...GRA said:The thing is, its a CUV. How important are a CUV's looks to the typical buyer, compared to its utility? I drive a Forester. At no point have I ever said to myself 'man, this is one beautiful car'. Its looks, relative to the other CUVs I considered, ranked way down at the bottom of the list of what I valued, not even in sight of 'can I sleep in the back? Can I put my bike in there without removing the front wheel? Is the driving position comfortable for me for long trips? Driving, HVAC and audio controls well located and easy to use without looking? Will my Yakima accessories fit on the Subaru rails, or do I need to use my Yakima bar? etc. etc.ggodman said:I like it, of course I have a Rav4EV so maybe I'm biased, if it had the same range and performance as the Rav4EV I would have considered it.
Still can't see the point of QC on a PHEV, given their small batteries. If people are in a hurry, they'll use gas. Fast L2, OTOH, can be worthwhile for lunch, dinner, shopping or movie-length stops.edatoakrun said:Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV | Fully Charged
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The only PHEV available with a DC port?
Which, IMO, illustrates best how most of the world's vehicle manufactures are oblivious of the future.
I agree. On an EV, it's a necessity, but on a PHEV, it's barely a niceity. In fact, if it sells well, I'm sure we'll see PHEVs clogging up the few functioning CHAdeMO stations around. Although, if CHAdeMO owners continue to charge the ridiculous $5-$7 per 30-minute session while neglecting to maintain the hardware in functioning condition, perhaps not. :roll:GRA said:Still can't see the point of QC on a PHEV, given their small batteries. If people are in a hurry, they'll use gas. Fast L2, OTOH, can be worthwhile for lunch, dinner, shopping or movie-length stops.edatoakrun said:Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV | Fully Charged
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFMitmZgaCY" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
The only PHEV available with a DC port?
Which, IMO, illustrates best how most of the world's vehicle manufactures are oblivious of the future.
LeftieBiker said:PHEVs are aimed at the mid to upper portion of the Middle Class, and this group also likes convenience and not having to wait for things. Being able to fully charge the pack in 5-10 minutes may seem irrelevant to many of us, but to someone who wants a 70+MPG luxury/sport vehicle with little or no inconvenience, it will be a selling point.
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