3 Hybrid Vehicles Retirees Should Avoid In 2025 That Won’t Even Last 10 Years
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Buying a hybrid vehicle is often a very smart choice for numerous reasons: save money on gas, lower your carbon footprint and usually get some of the latest technology available in automobiles. That said, some hybrid vehicles come better equipped with others for longevity. That’s important to a specific group of drivers: retirees.
Retirees, often, find themselves living on a fixed income after leaving the workforce. When buying a new car, hybrid or not, they want to make sure it will get them many miles down the road so they do not have to shell out money in the future.
“Hybrid vehicles manufactured in 2025 will make it until 2026,” said Melanie Musson, auto industry expert with CarInsurance.org. “New cars have warranties and even the worst warranties in the business will cover a vehicle for over a year. However, even if they last longer than a year, there are some hybrids you should avoid.”
With that in mind, Musson said these are the hybrid vehicles retirees should not buy.
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
If you are a retiree in the market for a hybrid car, the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is one you will want to stay away from purchasing due to its reputation for problems, according to Musson.
“They’re likely to have electrical problems that impact how the engine performs,” Musson explained. “Sometimes, these electrical connection problems result in engine shutdowns. The battery that enables the hybrid status tends to fail before it should and without that battery, fuel efficiency will be poor.”
So if you are hoping to get 10 years out of your hybrid vehicle, then the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is not the car for you.
Land Rover Range Rover Hybrid
Retirement is often a moment where, despite being locked into a fixed income, you can splurge on things you’ve always wanted to buy. Land Rovers are chic, stylish and youthful, but the Land Rover Range Rover Hybrid could definitely be considered a clunker.
“Range Rovers are one of the worst buys for your money on the market today and the hybrid model has the potential to have even more problems than the standard model,” Musson said.
“The charging system is prone to failure, making the hybrid capability completely useless,” she added. “Additionally, the electric operating system and the ICE system have communication problems that lead to engine glitches.”
Mazda CX-50 Hybrid
Mazda has some great cars on the market, but the CX-50 hybrid model is not one of them.
“The CX-50 Hybrid struggles with acceleration, making the ride frustrating when trying to merge, climb hills and get going from a stop,” Musson explained.
“Because of the extra weight from the hybrid components, the suspension and axles experience more rapid wear,” Musson added. “The CX-50 is also prone to transmission problems that can put a quick stop to a vehicle’s service.”
If you are a retiree who is hoping to have your hybrid vehicle running from now to 2026, pass on buying the Mazda CX-50.
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