2014 Toyota Aqua Hybrid VS 2014 Honda Fit Hybrid
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- Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
- With Hybrid cars gaining traction fast in the kenyan market, it may be difficult to make a decision on which one is the perfect option so today let's take a look 2 common compact hybrid cars in the kenyan market to find out which one you should go for.
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You’re really good mate, I was struggling to figure out which one to go but Aqua 2014 it is even thought the Honda looks pristine and slick. Thanks to you!
Karibu, both cars are quite good, aqua just falls short of interior space. Fit hybrid is way better in that regard
Man your reviews are on another level 👌👌👌💯...... Big up Bro for the good job 👍....
I appreciate, thanks a lot.
very nice, thanks so much, alot of detail, which means Aqua it is!
Welcome and thanks too.
I really really love your reviews, you're very very articulate. Kindly do a review of the Toyota Rumion
Much appreciated, will look into it soon.
If the battery life ends. What will be fuel consumption of the Honda fit hybrid
Once the batteries are completely dead the car will not be operational so battery replacement will have to be conducted.
Great job 👍....a review of toyota urban cruiser and suzuki vitara brezza
Thank you, I'll look into it soon
This has been so helpful, thanks a lot.
Which car can you advise for an Uber business?
Karibu, there are several options for the taxi business, it depends on whether you prefer a hybrid or non hybrid, for hybrids, honda fit hybrid, note e power or toyota aqua are the best bet, for non hybrids again honda fit is good enough there's also mazda demio, vitz, or suzuki swift, if you even want more efficient cars you could consider suzuki alto, daihatsu mira or suzuki ignis
Which is the best hybrid for taxi business with the best practical fuel consumption figures for 2016 and 2017 models
Good review 🎉🎉🎉
Thanks a lot 🙏
Howmuch new battery for toyota aqua
Thank you very much, and how about the mazda demio new model compared to the two, please reply, because I was so in for Honda fit hybrid until I came across your video.
Welcome.
If we introduce the demio in this case then making a decision becomes even more tricky because for the most part these cars are all quite good, its the finer details that will now enable one to select the best option as per your needs. The fit is the most spacious so if you prefer more space then it will be the best alternative. I am abit skeptical about the Fit's hybrid Gearbox, generally dual clutch transmissions are not that reliable in the long run so I may not confidently advise you to go for it, only time will tell how durable it will be. So I would say if you want a fit then the non hybrid may be a more reliable choice in the long run. In terms of hybrids I would say the aqua is generally better although its not as spacious as the fit. Between the aqua and demio I would recommend the demio 1300cc because its very fuel efficient (can get up to 20km/l) without having the complexity of a hybrid. Its very reliable, looks good and has an almost premium interior with impressive features such as the heads up display, paddle shifts etc. Its only downside is the limited interior space just like in the aqua.
Great review.
Thanks a lot
What of the sienta 2015 hybrid,you should review it too.That is a deep ,honest n detailed review .Kudos
Much appreciated, we are working on the sienta review, it will be uploaded very soon.
Does the subsequent honda Fit hybrid have the same problem with the dual clutch transmission for instance the 2016 or 2017 honda Fit hybrid?
Not as much as the 2014/2015 models, software updates and improvements were done in the subsequent models though there have still been a few cases of dct failure, it's generally a complex transmission compared to a cvt
Any updates regarding the fit hybrid dct for 2017?
The 2014/2015 models were the most affected with regard to the dct, 2016 and onwards are a bit more reliable, improvements and software updates were done to improve on the reliability and performance of the dct though there have still been a few issues especially with high mileage examples, some of the issues are jerky and rough gear changes, and even sudden complete failure but generally 2016 models and onwards are better reliability wise compared to 2014s. Just make sure to use the recommended transmission fluid, using wrong fluids may also cause issues. Frequent rough accelerations can also lead to rapid wear of the transmission as the clutches engage and disengage
Hi, thanks for the review.. was about to buy a Honda fit hybrid for its aesthetics but your review has stopped me, I don't find Aqua or Demio cute.... what other recommendations would you give for a 1.5L engine and a budget of 1million?
Hello, you could also consider suzuki baleno or suzuki swift, Baleno is slightly more spacious than swift but they are both reliable.
You could also still consider honda fit non hybrid
What's the repair cost of the hybrid?
It normally costs roughly around 250k
Given that these hybrids are imported why they're already 8yrs old, does that mean the battery has around two yrs left?
It depends, some of them might be 8 years old but they have just done around 30, 40 or 50,000 kms, meaning they still have around 200,000 kms more to do because they normally need replacement after around 250,000kms or around 10 to 15years depending on the mileage you put on the car. So its not primarily dependent on the years but also the mileage. That's why it's important to go for a low mileage one though you also have to be careful because the mileage can be rewinded to make you think its low mileage.
@@ikevauto-reviews How will you know if the mileage is reminded
The battery has another 8 or 7 yrs it's supposed to be changed after 15yrs since manufacture
Hey what do you have to say about the mazda axela hybrid. I mean is it necessary to go for the hybrid and which one is better compared to the aqua?
Axela hybrid shares the same hybrid system with toyota prius so its just as reliable and almost as efficient as the prius. Compared to the aqua, aqua is lighter and more compact so its slightly more efficient than axela hybrid but its very cramped in terms of interior space
Nice review
Thanks a lot
Goo review bro does these cars travel for longer distances without any problems
This Qn is in relationship to the statements you made about the Nissan Latio that it is not advised to drive long distances
Yes they can travel for long distances without any problems. The reason I said nissan latio is not very ideal for very long distances is because of the not so reliable cvt then secondly, 3 cylinder engines are not very good for long distances, 4 cylinders engines are better, more refined and powerful.
Can one find a Honda Fit hybrid 1500cc with just a normal cvt gearbox?
No, this newer version comes with a dual clutch transmission for the hybrids. The non hybrids are the only ones that have the cvts
Is a 2015 aqua at 105,000 kms genuine mileage ok to buy now in 2022? How long will the battery last, time & mileage?
The batteries last up to around 10 to 15 yrs or in terms of mileage upto around 250,000kms. I think you'll be better off with one that has much less than 100,000kms, you'll have more battery life left.
@@ikevauto-reviews Mileage does not matters at all on Toyota hybrid batteries, what matters is the age and if they have been cooled properly, if the hybrid battery cooling fan has been cleaned regularly.
We have actually achieved 37.3km/l here in Kenya
Very Impressive, you must have been very light on the accelerator
which car ?
@@johnstonemurithi2525 honda fit hybrid
Does the Honda Fit 2016 have the same gear issues ?
Mostly the recalls were done on 2014 models but the same dual clutch transmission has still been used on the hybrids models from 2014 till 2019 so there may be chances that issues may crop up here and there considering the complex nature of the gearbox.
Did Honda resolve the issues you highlighted on the dual clutch gearbox or should k be worried when going for 2015/2016 models
Honda did some recalls to sort out a software issue with regard to the dual clutch transmission but generally dct's are complex transmissions and not quite as reliable as automatics and cvts. Its only time that will tell how reliable they will be in the long run. For now I would only advise someone to get the cvt or alternatively a toyota aqua. It would be safer to wait and see how things will go with the dct in a few years, say around 1 or 2 years to come.
@@ikevauto-reviews thank you for your timely response. On the issue of CVT that you have mentioned, why are we discouraged against Nissan CVT on say like Nissan Note? How do you live with it?
@@arturodelharvey7770 the best thing to do is to install an aftermarket transmission cooler and you'll be good to go especially if you will also be going for long journeys
@@kevinnyabwan4304 Thank you
Manual options...? RS version?
Yes there are rs versions which are slightly more sporty, they have a sports tuned suspension and body kit. You can get them with either a cvt or rare 6 spd manual
Were the Honda fit recalls done in a period of one year and was it only the 2014 model?
The 2014 model started being produced in 2013, so the first recall was done in October 2013, the second one in December 2013 and the third one in February 2014, so yes the recalls were specific to the 2014 model but do note that that same transmission has still been used in the models that have followed on such as the 2015, 2016, 2017 and on. Definitely they have been improving on the transmission with time but still its a dual clutch transmission, so there's always the chance of something going wrong, its not very reliable compared to other transmissions.
@@ikevauto-reviews Ziko mingi kwa market. We shall deal with this phobia the way CVT was dealt with.
Great review again. What is the ideal mileage (how much is low) ?
Thanks. Generally below 50,000kms is quite okay, if you can get one with around 30,000kms it will still have alot of battery life left in it.
@@ikevauto-reviews Thank you.
My use fit hybrid is 43km is that a good mileage.. And the engine is too loud is that normal
43km/l is extremely good. Mostly they get up to around 35km/l.
The engine should not be that load, being a 4 cylinder engine it should be very smooth if it is in good condition, you should probably have it checked.
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