Hybrids And Economy Cars In Orange County
Posted by Paris Angel in Uncategorized, tags: autos, cars, hybrid, transportation, Uncategorized, vehiclesOrange County is one of the most desirable and glamorous places to live and one might imagine its streets to be lined up with cars such as Lamborghini’s and Maserati’s. That may be true in a select few cases but the majority of residents drive regular cars. Orange County is a large suburb and contains many cities such as Irvine, Costa Mesa, Seal Beach, Tustin and Newport Bach. The freeway system is quite intense and residents often have to take the interstate in order to travel from one city to another. A definite trend that I have noticed as a resident is a preference for hybrid cars as well as economy cars (probably prompted by the recession). Here is a list of a few vehicles are enjoying a surge of popularity in the area.
The Toyota Prius appears to be particularly popular at the moment. I have seen various people drive this hybrid; old folks, young people in their twenties and even families. The residents here are more modest than one may think; they are mostly hard working people who want excellent mileage and this vehicle definitely delivers. The V4 1.8 Liter engine works in conjunction with the electric motor for a total output of 134 hp. There are three driving modes available which are customizable to your preferences; Eco, Power and EV. A LCD screen is in place which highlights the Hybrid Synergy Drive System in action. MPG is at 51 mpg in the city and 48 mpg on the freeway. The Prius is priced at around the $21k range. Toyota Prius Orange County
Many people in the area have lost their jobs and economy cars have also seen a resurgence in popularity. The Camry is quite a smash with residents here; I’ve seen Camry’s parked in apartment building garages as well as in the driveways of gorgeous million dollar homes in Coto de Caza. The Camry offers two engine choices available; a 2.5 Liter V4 with 169 p and a more powerful 3.5 Liter V6 with 267 hp. Mileage for the V6 stands at 19 mpg in the city and 28 mpg for highway driving.
Trendy vehicles are also popular here as the youth of O.C are always into the latest hip and cool products. The Scion XB is a vehicle that tends to be more popular with the younger. What makes this vehicle differ from the rest of its competitors is its square shape which gives it a playful appearance. It’s powered by a 2.4 Liter V4 with 158 hp and gets 22 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the freeway. The premium Pioneer sound system is easily integrated with portable music players. An abundance of storage space is available with 21.7 cubic feet of room which can be expanded even more to 69 cubic feet once you fold the seats down.
Hybrids and economy cars are increasing in popularity due to the rough economic climate. Sure, you might see the occasional Ferrari cruising around in Newport Beach but for the most part, residents are keeping a low profile and saving their money for a rainy day.
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