QUOTE(GOPI56 @ Mar 8 2024, 10:43 AM)
Both Toyota and Honda are industry leaders when it comes to hybrid vehicles, so it can be tough to choose between them. Here's a breakdown to help you decide:
Toyota Hybrids
Strengths:
Proven reliability: Toyota has been refining their hybrid system for over 25 years, making it very dependable
Longer warranty on hybrid battery (10 years/150,000 miles) compared to Honda (8 years/100,000 miles)
More available features on some models, like the Intelligent Clearance Sonar with Rear Cross-Traffic Braking
Weaknesses:
Less engaging driving experience compared to Honda hybrids
Braking feel can be less smooth at low speeds
Honda Hybrids
Strengths:
Sportier handling and more engaging to drive
Smoother braking feel, especially at lower speeds
Offers a unique "B" drive mode that increases regenerative braking for better downhill control
Weaknesses:
Shorter warranty on hybrid battery
Hybrid system design might have slightly more complex components compared to Toyota
Toyota hybrid reliability does not apply here in Malaysia
Very simple.
You look at Toyota Prius in Malaysia. All the owners I know had their hybrid battery replaced before hitting 150k km. One of close friend had his replaced at 112k km, 6 years old car at the time.
From what I know, Prius hybrid battery warranty is only 8 years, not 10 years. Even current generation Toyota hybrids only 8 years warranty on battery, the extra 2 years warranty is you need to pay additional money on top of your vehicle purchase price at the point of vehicle purchase or during the first 12 months of vehicle ownership . Just like you pay for Apple Care.
It is written at Toyota Malaysia website.
If you look at Honda Insight, many of them still running on their original battery from the factory.
You can't generalize Honda hybrids because there are so many versions of it today.
1. I-MMD version from Insight, CRZ and earlier Jazz Hybrid
2. I-DCD version from GM City and previous HRV Hybrid with 7 speed DCT gearbox but both of them have different engines, the City runs on Atkinson cycle, HRV runs on Otto cycle. City has a rougher engine sound than HRV.
3. e-HEV version GN City , HRV and CRV , more like a range extender EV than a conventional hybrid.