Am I Crazy..for Wanting a Sporty Hybrid? 

"412GTI" (sixspeedab) 02/12/2019 at 16:16 • Filed to: Hybrid, Thoughts, Jetta, Panamera

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I might be going slightly crazy because the recent weather has caused my commute to become a lot more congested and longer. Because of this, I’d love an electric motor to crawl around in traffic, instead of getting low 20's in my GTI.

In reality, I do not need a hybrid, my car gets decent mileage and the increased price most likely negates the mileage savings unless I owned it for a long time.

However, am I the only one that thinks a decently affordable Sporty Hybrid would be great? The only one is recent memory I can think of (I don’t count the CR-Z) is the Jetta Hybrid. 1.4t with 150hp/180tq + electric motor, hooked up through a 7 speed DSG.

From what I’ve read, it was one of the more fun hybrids to drive. Downside, it didn’t return as great fuel economy compared to say a Prius, Civic Hybrid, etc.

I bet I’m not the only one who would dig something like a Golf GTE or say a Civic Si-E. Basically, a slightly electrified version of the sporty version of the manufacturers regular car. 

These probably wouldn’t the best MPG compared to a true hybrid with economy minded tires, suspension..ah fuck it, I just want one of these.

Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport-Turismo

Happy Commuting, everyone :D

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > 412GTI 02/12/2019 at 17:16

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I hear ya, me too. I’m trying to find an affordable DD that’s sporty, cool, nice inside, gets great mileage, and isn’t too expensive. Does not exist.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > 412GTI 02/12/2019 at 17:22

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Don’t know what these are going for in the used market

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15100237/2016-bmw-330e-iperformance-tested-review/

Infiniti also had a Q50 Hybrid. It’s fast but the DAS steer by wire is shit.

  https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15106981/2014-infiniti-q50s-hybrid-awd-long-term-test-review/

There was also an older M35H

I have read good reviews on the GTE. I think it would do well here. Seems the demand in UK was so high they had to stop taking orders

https://insideevs.com/volkswagen-halt-golf-gte-order-due-to-crazy-demand/

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > 412GTI 02/12/2019 at 17:29

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I didn’t really have the Jetta hybrid on my radar when my wife was shopping but wish I had. Not very common though. The Countryman comes in a semi-sporty hybrid trim but the mileage isn’t great and it apparently isn’t super fun.

412GTI > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 02/12/2019 at 17:30

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Totally forgot about the 330e. Probably not a have bad little car. I’m curious too how they’re retaining their value. 

I really wanted to like the Q50 since it’s debut, they look very nice in Sport trim, but between the terrible steering and not-really-luxurious interior, they leave me feeling very meh. 

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > 412GTI 02/12/2019 at 17:32

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Not sure if you can get a Q50 Hybrid without the DAS but even if you do,  the two screen infotainment is notoriously unreliable for 2014-15 model years.

412GTI > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind 02/12/2019 at 17:33

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Sounds like it’ll come down to one of these situations: sporty/decent inside, great gas mileage, affordable . Pick two.

The GTI is great at hitting most of those objectives, but seeing it report 20 mpg on my ride home makes me a little sad. 

412GTI > Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle 02/12/2019 at 17:34

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Not at all common. Could only find two within 100 miles of my area. It seems like there could be a market, but I think those who truly want better mpg are willing to sacrifice driving dynamics. 

412GTI > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 02/12/2019 at 17:42

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I think the new QX50 sticks with that duel screen system which makes no sense to me. Regular Nissan’s seem to have a much simpler system even if it’s not super hi-res. I guess that’s luxury lol

BobintheMtns > 412GTI 02/12/2019 at 18:04

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If your GTI is getting 20 mpg, that’s YOUR Fault! hahaha

412GTI > BobintheMtns 02/12/2019 at 21:06

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Not wrong haha. It can easily get 30 but even with a light foot in heavy traffic you won’t see above 23. 

BobintheMtns > 412GTI 02/13/2019 at 12:55

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Yeah... in my gti- I can eek out 30-31 mpg at 80 mph...

To get only 20 mpg, takes a bit of boost ! lol

VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely > 412GTI 02/19/2019 at 19:53

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The only car I’d currently trade up for is a hybrid. 

412GTI > VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely 02/19/2019 at 20:31

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Under appreciated. Saw a beautiful white on gold wheels this past weekend.