You also get a better resale value, though, which offsets some of the extra purchase price. It gives a nicer experience than the pure petrol unit: You can pull away from your home silently, it is great in stop-start traffic, and the electric motor gives 140 extra PS of power. The peak of engine and electric motor is just over 400 PS because the electric motor doesn't make its maximum power at the same speed as the petrol engine, but that also means the electric motor gives all 140 PS when the engine hasn't reached maximum power, resulting in a better spread of power across the rev range. The battery will charge from the engine if set to "Save" mode and from braking in all modes. Even when it hasn't been charged, the battery usually has enough in it to provide the full 400 PS to accelerate away from a junction or to overtake.
Great review Greg. Makes me happy I made a great choice but I would like to mention that mine has got a 3-D camera
Thank you! Happy driving.
Great review as always, mate. Please make time to look for a new T9 JAC bakkie. Make a plan
Great review
Hybrid cars are more expensive than ICE cars. So the money you're "saving" is the money you bought the car with
my thoughts exactly 😂
You also get a better resale value, though, which offsets some of the extra purchase price. It gives a nicer experience than the pure petrol unit: You can pull away from your home silently, it is great in stop-start traffic, and the electric motor gives 140 extra PS of power. The peak of engine and electric motor is just over 400 PS because the electric motor doesn't make its maximum power at the same speed as the petrol engine, but that also means the electric motor gives all 140 PS when the engine hasn't reached maximum power, resulting in a better spread of power across the rev range. The battery will charge from the engine if set to "Save" mode and from braking in all modes. Even when it hasn't been charged, the battery usually has enough in it to provide the full 400 PS to accelerate away from a junction or to overtake.
This is a great car. It is very luxurious