i didn't get the sense that the batteries were doing all that much but maybe that's just what hybrids are like - i'd never driven any kind of hybrid before this one.
Yeah, that's what they are like. Disappointingly low time on pure EV, some power assist from EV but not amazing, engine sometimes noisy, fuel economy ok but not amazing. And Suzuki/Toyota are the better ones.
ah ok - maybe mild was the wrong term.
i didn't get the sense that the batteries were doing all that much but maybe that's just what hybrids are like - i'd never driven any kind of hybrid before this one.