Hybrid SUV options/deals?

[escapefromfl]

@jse107

It seems like we could get the RX, but not the hybrid, which is a must for him. We’ve test driven all three. The salesman at the Lexus dealer didn’t seem to think the RX 350h was an option with our budget/mileage and was steering us to the NXh. It’s nice too, but even smaller feeling than the Signia. He’s only 5’9”, so the low ceiling on the Signia isn’t too big of an issue.

You could get the hybrid, just not the luxury trim. I’ve seen a few brokers on here with them, plus deals can always get better towards the end of the month. Don’t listen to dealership salesman. Just figure out which car you want and then hunt deals on that.

I’m curious though, if they’re paying for gas, why the need for the hybrid? You can get several very very good deals on mid-luxury options in that price bracket. Hybrids are very limiting. I’m going through it right now. Not to mention the damn supply issue I mentioned before.

[jse107]

Thank you everyone! Honestly, the hybrid is a preference because he wants a more efficient car and feels it’s better for the environment. (No need for any negative comments.)

[Yanoosh]

Currently driving a 2025 NX450h+ and it avg about 37mpg when battery is not fully charged, but insurance is $1800 for 6 months here in NYC. Cost to fill up is still under $40 but the cost of insurance outweighs any type of savings. I would not spend $6-700/m on it (mine was $13k onepay). Now the residual on hybrids will continue to hold strong and my plan is to sell it before maturity and recoup insurance cost and some of the onepay.

[max_g]

Would he consider an EV?

[escapefromfl]

@Yanoosh

Currently driving a 2025 NX450h+ and it avg about 37mpg when battery is not fully charged, but insurance is $1800 for 6 months here in NYC. Cost to fill up is still under $40 but the cost of insurance outweighs any type of savings. I would not spend $6-700/m on it (mine was $13k onepay). Now the residual on hybrids will continue to hold strong and my plan is to sell it before maturity and recoup insurance cost and some of the onepay.

When the hell was that deal around?!?!?!

[Wtmeyer]

Toyota Grand Highlander. End of discussion.

[paranoidgarliclover]

That’s way, WAY bigger than the other cars OP mentioned….

[max_g]

Do they fit in OP’s budget?

[Zenek]

@jse107

No need for any negative comments.)

Not at all, go with hybrid and less equipped car. Double win for mother earth.

[jse107]

This. Unfortunately, I have been relagated the large car….(currently STILL driving my 2015 Honda Odyssey Touring with 150,000 miles).

[jse107]

Probably, and we’ve looked at a few. We sat in the Lexus RZ but it definitely wasn’t as comfortable. Hyundai and Kia have the not-insignificant ICCU issue. New 2027 Highlander is on the bigger side for him and regardless, doesn’t come our soon enough.