FeaturesNews Hybrid Vehicles: Designed for every day use by Barbados Today 28/10/2020 written by Barbados Today 28/10/2020 1 min read A+A- Reset Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 538 At Pioneer Motors, persons who are in the market for a new hybrid vehicle have a variety to choose from: the Toyota Yaris, h. Toyota C-HR, Honda Vezel, the Toyota, and more. Sales representative Hakeem Medford told Barbados TODAY about the benefits of switching to hybrid. Great on gas One of the main concerns of people looking for a new vehicle is gas, Medford noted. On average, a hybrid vehicle fills up at BDS $130 and gives users a whopping two weeks of daily use. No compromise on AC and other features Due to the resumption of physical classes, there is, no doubt, some serious bumper-to-bumper traffic daily. However, with a hybrid, the vehicle uses more electricity when creeping along, so feel free to crank up the AC and radio. Silence is golden You Might Be Interested In Crystal Beckles-Holder, 2nd runner up in regional competition Business owners disappointed Police investigate shooting No need to fret about waking a sleeping baby or causing a scene if you need to leave your home quietly. These hybrid vehicles are totally silent. Lower maintenance costs On average, it is recommended that customers change their fuel every three to five months. This is to ensure that there is no carbon buildup on the engine. With hybrids, since much time is spent using electricity, carbon buildup takes a longer time. This means that you should end up changing your oil every six to nine months instead. See video link for more information: Barbados Today Stay informed and engaged with our digital news platform. The leading online multimedia news resource in Barbados for news you can trust. You may also like Barbadians’ own ‘thanksgiving’ at Independence 28/11/2025 All stars of the arts take the stage at NIFCA Performing Arts... 12/11/2025 Saint Lucians to vote on December 1 for new government 09/11/2025