Well, our Earth Day Challenge is over, and we ended up with over 18,000 signatures, well over double the projected Estima Hybrid sales in Japan this year, as I mentioned in an earlier post. We’re prepping the petition for delivery to Toyota, and will be announcing the winners of our Earth Day Challenge contest next week. Thanks to all who made this effort a resounding success.
In the meantime, here’s a tidbit that raises hopes of our efforts tipping the tide. Note the quote in this Edmunds article from Toyota Sales, U.S.A. General Manager Bob Carter, who says, "Personally I think [a Sienna hybrid] would be a home run...But that decision has not been made."
We’re with you, Bob, and we want that decision made soon…with the focus on fuel efficiency.
Posted by: ScottN
It is long-past due for a hybrid minivan in the U.S. I still have my 1993 Honda Civic hatchback, but now with a husband, dogs, kids, etc. I need a minivan!
PLEASE meet this marketplace need. Many people in my situation will reward whichever auto company is the first to bring a hybrid minivan to the market. Are you listening Toyota?
Posted by: Jillian | June 03, 2007 at 11:37 AM
I'm a painter, and am waiting for a hybrid plug-in minivan to replace my 21-year-old Toyota minivan. I have solar panels - photovoltaics - on my roof, and think I could run a lot of my errands on sun energy. Oh Toyota, are you listening?? I hope so.
Posted by: Olivia | June 21, 2007 at 01:28 AM
I have a Mazda MPV and is still fixing its Mazda oxygen sensor- http://www.automotivemazparts.com/mazda-oxygen-sensor/ -It had been giving me problems and not so satisfactory fuel efficiency. I'm thinking of purchasing a hybrid from Honda and will be glad if Toyota has better to offer.
Posted by: Tamika | June 27, 2007 at 09:45 PM
i have a hybrid car NOW am not going to buy another vehicle until a minivan comes out so somebody needs to here us.
Posted by: jim thomas | May 02, 2008 at 10:43 PM