Hi all...I've had my 07 HCH since January, and I've tracked every tank. 22,000 miles with a lifetime average of 47.84 mpgs. My best tank was 53, worst was 39 (my mistake, I let the wife drive it, and she doesn't milk it like I do). My commute is 65 miles each way. Yes, each way.
Compared to my previous ride, and 04 Nissan Murano (@ 22 mpgs using premium fuel), I've saved 541 gallons of gas (460 vs 1,001), and approximately $1,600 in 9 months. Cha ching!!!!!
Obviously, it takes a whole new driving style to get those kinds of numbers. No more power moves (ok, maybe still a couple), keeping the top speed down, making the most of a coast, etc... But, with all the changes I've made, it only adds another 5-10 minutes to my commute. That's, what, about the time it takes to stop and get a cup of coffee. No big loss, a whole lotta gain.
So, to the poster who asked if it was worth it to go hybrid, I think you can guess what my answer is. I basically gave myself a $2,000 annual raise. And let us not forget that we have soldiers dying in order to protect our access to middle eastern oil. Getting paid to do the right thing, how great is that?