Next generation Prius: what should be the "acceptable" gas mileage?
06-30-14, 12:33 PM
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Currently, the third generation Prius has been getting 50 miles per gallon since it's generation debut in 2010. Pretty remarkable at the time.
But now, we have other hybrid options that are bigger, heavier, more refined, and getting very good numbers: the Camry/Avalon/ES hybrids get 40 mpg; the Accord Hybrid gets 47 mpg; and the Sonata/Optima Hybrid get 38 mpg.
What gas mileage should the next generation Prius have?
Recent estimates indicate a 10% increase in fuel economy, ergo, possibly 55 mpg combined. Is that "good enough" for the smaller, lighter, more aerodynamic Prius?
We have to also account for the significant importance of the Prius' powertrain, because it will trickle down to the next generation CT and Prius V, and other future variants.
But now, we have other hybrid options that are bigger, heavier, more refined, and getting very good numbers: the Camry/Avalon/ES hybrids get 40 mpg; the Accord Hybrid gets 47 mpg; and the Sonata/Optima Hybrid get 38 mpg.
What gas mileage should the next generation Prius have?
Recent estimates indicate a 10% increase in fuel economy, ergo, possibly 55 mpg combined. Is that "good enough" for the smaller, lighter, more aerodynamic Prius?
We have to also account for the significant importance of the Prius' powertrain, because it will trickle down to the next generation CT and Prius V, and other future variants.
06-30-14, 05:08 PM
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Gasoline powered cars can barely get 1 or 2 mpg increases between model year changes.
From a marketing standpoint, obviously 60 is better than 55, but Id rather the Prius get 55 in rear world, then have it say 60 on the window sticker, but be lower in real world
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