I’m sure everything will have to go hybrid eventually.
Most companies and governments say they’re going electric by 2030, which isn’t realistic because there’s not enough minerals, batteries, or electricity.
Everyone will have to go hybrid to meet standards. We don’t know when, but it will happen soon.
@Lior
There are many laws coming to restrict the sale of petrol cars by certain years. So that includes hybrids.
If they don’t, Mazda won’t be competitive in the U.S. anymore. Both the hybrid Civic and the hybrid Prius are much faster than a non-turbo Mazda3 while getting 50 mpg combined. They are not much slower than a turbo Mazda3, but get twice the fuel mileage. Most compact car buyers in the U.S. buy cars as daily commuters first, and gas mileage matters.
@Vinn
I agree with that. The new Civic Hybrid has me considering Honda for my next car.
Lennon said:
@Vinn
I agree with that. The new Civic Hybrid has me considering Honda for my next car.
Same here. Did you read the MotorTrend track review?
https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2025-honda-civic-sport-touring-hybrid-first-test-review/
He does a 6.1-second 0-60 on the stock LRR tires (meaning it might get under 6 seconds on stickier rubber). He compares the handling and driving to a GTi or a BMW 3. The lateral and skid pad numbers are surprisingly good.
I haven’t driven one yet. I plan to in the spring. They’re making a hatchback available soon, and that would be my choice.
Plus, you know, actual independent rear suspension.
@Vinn
I haven’t read it yet. I know the current Civic’s interior was quite similar to the Mazda3’s interior, but seeing the horsepower and torque from the hybrid system and getting 50 mpg. That’s a big plus.
@Lennon
The top trim sport touring has a nice interior. Again, I have not yet sat in it, but in photos it looks great.
I’m probably the minority, but I don’t want a hybrid. I’d buy a full electric car and love it. I love my gas car, but I don’t see the point in going partially electric. I’m all or nothing.
Electric Miata soon!
@Lian
Not everyone has a place to charge an EV; apartments, for example. Paying for chargers costs almost as much as gas pumps. I’ve heard the Prius is very reliable despite its complexity, so why not?
@Lian
Test drive a 2025 Camry if you can. It completely changed my mind on hybrids. They can be more enjoyable than you expect. I did 2000 miles in a rental Camry driving around Southern Utah, and the only thing I wished for was Mazda’s handling, steering feel, and cabin. The drivetrain worked great, and I got between 45-60 mpg with a range of 450-600 miles.
@Wray
I actually test drove a hybrid Rav4 before I got my CX30. It was okay. I didn’t want to pay the extra $$$ for a bigger car with more advanced tech.
What I’m saying is, I would rather go full electric than a hybrid.
I’m sure Mazda will eventually enter the electric market. I’ll wait for my CX30 until then.
@Lian
Because I want to be environmentally conscious.
Well, the SkyActiv-G naturally aspirated can be tuned to be more fuel efficient.
Hope not. I don’t want to carry a 250 lb battery in my trunk to save 2 mpg. I bought the CX-30 because it is not hybrid.
Harley said:
Hope not. I don’t want to carry a 250 lb battery in my trunk to save 2 mpg. I bought the CX-30 because it is not hybrid.
The Corolla Cross hybrid gets more than two mpg better.
Harley said:
Hope not. I don’t want to carry a 250 lb battery in my trunk to save 2 mpg. I bought the CX-30 because it is not hybrid.
Too, I’d rather just stick with a 2.5/2.5T, or a rotary. I don’t want to sit over a big battery.
@Ziv
Adding rotary to this comment is funny. Rotaries are not reliable and maintenance is expensive. It’s the complete opposite of what a hybrid is.
Bailey said:
@Ziv
Adding rotary to this comment is funny. Rotaries are not reliable and maintenance is expensive. It’s the complete opposite of what a hybrid is.
Rotary is for fun, not for efficiency or as a daily driver. It’s definitely more fun than electric.
Harley said:
Hope not. I don’t want to carry a 250 lb battery in my trunk to save 2 mpg. I bought the CX-30 because it is not hybrid.
Your comment shows you don’t know much about hybrids. The CX30 gets a combined fuel economy of 29 mpg. The Corolla Cross hybrid (a similar size SUV) gets 42 mpg. That’s a big increase.