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Originally Posted by Stew
I like the car, the handling is fantastic, the look is just right between understated and agressive and it is a great car. That powertrain really disapoints though. not only is acceleration well behind it's V6 competitors, so is fuel mileage. Most v6 family sedans would rape it 0-60 and in the 1/4 mile and get 30+ MPG on the highway. they should have stuck with the 3.6 in this car IMHO. A turbo 4 is great, IF it provides any really benefit. Heck, BMW is getting 36MPG Highway with their new turbo 4 3 series sans any hybrid tech..........
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The Honda Accord & Toyota Camry get just 30 mpg on the highway, and they're the two most efficient V6 midsize sedans that I know of.
As for highway fuel economy, that never has and never will be the strong suit of a hybrid. A hybrid uses an electric motor to help accelerate the car, so going down the highway at a constant speed doesn't really make the best use of the technology.
All that said, I still think that they should have gone with a stronger engine in the GS ... but at the same time, who buys a midsize sedan because its quick in a straight line? And while we're on the subject of who buys what for why ... who buys a Buick for its handling prowess?