Liberal pseudo-arguments. If the “newfangled gadgets” which are not so newfangled were what the buyers wanted, then market forces would have had Toyota meet the demand for same.
There used to be non-hybrid cars that met a hybrid’s mileage, and I used to drive some of them. I had no problem driving them as they were all stickshifts.
Stop distracting from the issues, please.
” If the “newfangled gadgets” which are not so newfangled were what the buyers wanted, then market forces would have had Toyota meet the demand for same.”
Well that was my point. Many people are luddites (sadly, especially conservatives) and they are part of the “market”, so they naturally shy away from newfangled devices even if they are objectively better.
But you didn’t answer my question...
“Why wouldn’t YOU buy a car that gets way better gas mileage, 600 mile range, more power than one that’s maybe 7% cheaper. Is it strictly the price difference for you? Though you may be making up that difference in a couple of years driving, and would also have a higher resale value?”