I have a 2014 QX60 Hybrid bought new last month (so it had been sitting on the dealer's lot for quite some time with no takers - the deal I got was irresistible). All has been well in the 1000+ miles I've done so far but there is one thing that is giving me mild anxiety. The traction battery gauge/meter only gets to four bars, indicating that the battery pack is not reaching a full charge (truth be told, I did see it briefly reach five bars just after I pulled off the freeway on two occasions but only for a couple of seconds each time). I've driven the car under many different conditions (city, highway, mixed, long trips, short trips,...) and four bars is pretty much all I can muster. I've asked the dealer about this issue but I'm still waiting for a solid reply. Any ideas? Is this normal behavior for this car?
I should say that the fuel consumption has been excellent, with 29 MPG on my 17 mile commute with a 7 mile freeway stretch and around 25 MPG running errands around town (with AC running), so I don't think the hybrid system has been fried by sitting idle in the sun for many months.
I should say that the fuel consumption has been excellent, with 29 MPG on my 17 mile commute with a 7 mile freeway stretch and around 25 MPG running errands around town (with AC running), so I don't think the hybrid system has been fried by sitting idle in the sun for many months.