There was no shortage of reasons to avoid hybrid midsize sedans in the past. They got worse fuel economy than dedicated hybrids like the Prius and Insight. Their brakes were weird and the power delivery weirder. Their trunks were severely compromised by their battery packs, which not only also added a considerable amount of weight, but did so beyond the rear axle — not exactly ideal for balanced vehicle dynamics. Their price tags were also high enough beyond their non-hybrid siblings that the payback time based on fuel savings often stretched to six years or beyond.
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