Teamwork wrote:
I agree but I'm wondering why is hurdling the advancement of hybrid tech / electric sources from SUV's. Correct me if I am wrong but I think the only hybrid options for the most part are "compact" SUV's... and the Tesla X if you count that is an exception to the rule.
don't forget about the toyota highlander hybrid. that and the compact suv hybrids (like rav 4) don't get anything close to the MPGs the "real" hybrids (like the prius and its variants) get. they get closer to what a typical midsize sedan would get though.
Chevy pretty much still pushing diesel seems interesting enough to me but I think that engine in the Equinox may not fair so well... Still wondering if Mazda is pursuing this direction.
would be nice, but maybe hybrid is better direction?? not a hybrid snob; just saying.
I wonder if large sedans will have incentives to move... those numbers are pretty LOW. I know I've seen essentially 6k rebates on the Charger/300 twins and those are the ones that don't seem to have issues selling. I can't really rationalize an Avalon over a Camry... and I think from what I hear the Malibu/Impala gap has shortened too. I think the Cadenza/Optima and Maxima/Altima differentiate markets enough for me to validate both existences...
problem i'm seeing when checking dealer inventory (at least per their websites) is that they don't tend to stock the low-end models of certain cars, like the impala for instance. same goes for the gorgeous buick lacrosse - they have all mid to high level models in stock. the gap is bigger between malibu and impala, than for regal and lacrosse, though (regal is considered more luxury, and they stock higher trim levels). maxima/altima gap is much bigger, but they are stocking lowend altimas on the site eye checked. the maxima is not much if any bigger, but is definitely nicer, IMO. they are also deep discounting 2017 camrys to get rid of them for the all new 2018s. i know this because my sister is currently car shopping.
I really warmed up to the new generation Maxima in terms of exterior styling... I don't know how it will age but I could see myself in one easily.
looks good to me, other than maybe dat rear end, but it's kinda expensive for a FWD nissan with no LSD, IMO.