Hybrid

Silverbird65

Hi I am trying to decide re Yaris/corolla hybrid. I only do very short trips to shops 95% of the time. Anyone got experience of either re mpg etc. Much appreciated

BOWFER

If you're only doing short trips, you're not going to charge the batteries in a hybrid.
You either want a plug-in hybrid or a full electric car.

Silverbird65

Thank you for that . Cannot have either plug in or elec, Peugeot 208 auto my other option. Get around 43mpg but even then the engine will struggle in winter.

AdrianC

Very short, cold-engine trips will always be atrocious economy. Forget book figures. You'll also be rarely using the hybrid battery, because it'll never get a chance to recharge.

Silverbird65

Thank you it's a tough decision to make as it's motability and I have it 3yrs. I am test driving Peugeot 208 auto tomorrow tried Corsa it was ok but a bit drab inside.

The_Fat_Controller

Try an AYGO if you don't need too much space, avoid the pseudo auto MMT.

Toyota self charging hybrids really won't suit your journey style.

Actually, the hybrid battery will stay charged because Toyota prioritise charging over use when the vehicle is cold.

You will not get the benefit of using that stored energy on very short journeys.

MPG is particularly bad on older Yaris hybrid models in cold weather, the latest model introduced last year may be better.

BOWFER

Your journey profile is going to be bad on any new car, diesels have DPF and petrols now have GPF.
Both will cause problems, eventually (who knows when).

Silverbird65

My current car is Arona FR auto I get 43mpg around town.

coffeehound

The_Fat_Controller said:

MPG is particularly bad on older Yaris hybrid models in cold weather, the latest model introduced last year may be better.

Is it even possible to still buy an IC-only Yaris (other than the sporty one)?  It's getting difficult to buy any IC-only small car these days.

Silverbird65

What is  IC ? Thanks

GrumpyDil

Internal Combustion (i.e. Non electric/hybrid) cars