theaveng
Well-known member
Nice car. Quiet. Has plenty of power. I experimented with "Drive" versus "Eco" modes and couldn't really tell the difference. Both had equal amounts of power for 0-to-60 takeoff. I thought maybe it would be like "rich burn" and "lean burn" in my insight, which has a definite change in power, but that was not the case. So what is the dif between these two?
There was also a strange symbol on the speedometer that looked something like a genie bottle with a circle-shaped gauge? I experimented with Insight-style driving, which involves keeping the "power" gauge as low as possible to minimize fuel use. Also using regen braking to stop the car rather than friction braking. I couldn't figure out if my technique increased the EV's range or not..... I'd have to do a full 100 mile commute to see how far it goes. (I'll rent a leaf in Irvine or Santa Ana, if I can find one.)
Salesman wanted me to sign a 3-year-lease for "around $200". That price sounded way too low. Wouldn't be able to charge the car anyway (no place to plugin at my hotel or workplace).
There was also a strange symbol on the speedometer that looked something like a genie bottle with a circle-shaped gauge? I experimented with Insight-style driving, which involves keeping the "power" gauge as low as possible to minimize fuel use. Also using regen braking to stop the car rather than friction braking. I couldn't figure out if my technique increased the EV's range or not..... I'd have to do a full 100 mile commute to see how far it goes. (I'll rent a leaf in Irvine or Santa Ana, if I can find one.)
Salesman wanted me to sign a 3-year-lease for "around $200". That price sounded way too low. Wouldn't be able to charge the car anyway (no place to plugin at my hotel or workplace).