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I want to buy a Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, but I just read that hybrids aren't good for low mileage drivers. I'm wondering if people here have experience with hybrids and if any of you drive less than the average mileage. I posted in the environment group, and a couple of Prius owners said they only put low miles on their cars and haven't had any problems. This car has the same engine as the Prius.
I like the Cross Hybrid because it has AWD, 8 inches of clearance, and should be good for the snow. I drove a Suburu Crosstrek and didn't like it as well. I was particularly concerned with the blind spots in the car, which lacks good visibility. I do like that it is continual vs. on demand AWD.
So I'm wondering what people here think about my getting a hybrid, or if I should just look for a regular internal combustion engine car (the Corolla Cross without the Hybrid doesn't have much power). I like the fact the Corolla Cross isn't too big. I need a good car for the snow, but I don't want a full or even compact SUV. A Rav-4, for example, is bigger than I want.
I'd be interested in any advice people here have.