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[quote=Anonymous]OP here. I appreciate the feedback, and you’re right, it’s worth reconsidering both makes given reliability and general safety records. We were just trying to whittle it down, and cut them for the following factors:

1. “Lighter” feel of construction: We had looked at Honda and Mazda when we purchased the Volvos, and the makes just seemed less substantial/solid and less comfortable.

2. I’ve been rear-ended (seriously so) twice in my life, both times during stop and go traffic where the other driver wasn’t paying attention. Once in an early 90s Audi sedan (by a large truck; I was a teen passenger); last year, by a Honda HR-V (the Volvo lived up to its reputation and was even able to be repaired; the HR-V was clearly totaled). So some bias based on personal experience vs collective safety record/ratings.

3. Yes, aesthetics…the cars are (mostly) good looking, seating looks comfortable for longer drives, and within our budget.

I just explored, and the models that would best suit us for the commuter would be the Honda Prologue and possibly the CR-V (I don’t like that it’s length is shorter than our current cars given experience above); DH is iffy on electrics, but maybe open? Freezing temps aren’t a regular issue here, but fixing an EV and charging aren’t seamless. We have had good extended family experiences with Honda (Odyssey and Element!).

For Toyota, it looks like the Highlander Hybrid may be our best bet. [/quote]

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