Yeah, it’s akin to that Audi “primer grey” color that was optional a few years ago.

Genausovielwiemoeglich.

True, but since the average route is 20.8 miles, the mailvan won’t need that many kWh to replace whatever is consumed during the drive. They sit parked overnight, so a fleet management charging software could minimize the backend for each post office.

Pacifica plug-hybrid for the win. It can do everything for our family of three kids and a dog, but ford creeks, but that’s what our other “car” is for.

I’m with you.

Well, they are forever yours... faithfully.

When is the 4xe (PHEV) version coming with the off-road package?

Thanks for this. Why is CAFE mpg so much higher than EPA mpg? Also, what’s on the window sticker - EPA mpg?

How the outward visibility? That beltline looks awfully high. The windows look Camaro-small. How thick are the A and B pillars?

Reading these comments seems like a mixture of a lack of perspective, perfectionism, and the Amazon Prime mentality.

When is the 4xe Trailhawk version coming?

Yup. One is a Nissan dealer and the other is a Ford-Kia-Toyota dealer, so let just say one of them has a much better hand.

One of my best friends from high school as well as a cousin each have dealerships. They are good people who do a lot for the local community.

Can you see out of it? The last few new Mazdas I’ve walked by have had horrifically high beltlines and small windows. It’s hard to take their “zoom zoom” motto seriously if you can’t see the road.

Nope. Our electric bill went up $45/month. Our gasoline bill went down $320/month (PG&E and Northern California gasoline prices, six months of tracking in 2011-2012). In other words, even with insurance, it was a free car.

The 258 straight six for the win!

4th: Why are there no regulations on outward visibility? We are moving toward many vehicles being like a Camaro or pillbox.

The initial ChargePoint DC fast chargers were relative low power (62.5 kW DC) compared to others in the market at up to 350 kW. They are better suited for a 30-40% boost than a 80% refill. Hopefully these are more powerful.

Maybe it’s time to re-think the drive thru. Close them and offer walk-up windows instead. Customers arrive, park, order via phone, app, web, or kiosk in the parking lot (or ahead of time). Multiple windows could allow for multiple lines. You could set up awnings or similar for weather/shade.

I fit well at 6'6". Outward visibility isn’t terrible for a modern car, and the interior design is simple (knobs), just modern-enough. Interior pieces fit well together, and nothing you touch feels cheap. Inexpensive, maybe, but cheap, no. I really like it.