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Corolla Hybrid?
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Corolla Hybrid?
I may have missed this already, but I did a search on here and couldn't find anything. But does anyone know if a Corolla Hybrid is due out anytime soon? I know Toyota plans on offering a hybrid option on all of their cars by 2010, but I would think the Corolla would be the next logical step in that direction.
From an mpg standpoint, I would imagine a Corolla hybrid to almost be comparable to a Prius. It'll be interesting to see how it compares when it does eventually come out.
Although, I'm surprised Toyota hasn't put one out already considering Honda has the Civic Hybrid already on the streets.
From an mpg standpoint, I would imagine a Corolla hybrid to almost be comparable to a Prius. It'll be interesting to see how it compares when it does eventually come out.
Although, I'm surprised Toyota hasn't put one out already considering Honda has the Civic Hybrid already on the streets.
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Nothing yet. I wonder if the 2.4 litre Corolla/Matrix version will have a hybrid since it's already on the Camry.
The Prius may be 3" shorter than the current Corolla but it's classified as a midsize. The HCH-II is a compact (although the interior size is very close to the Prius. Hell, the wheelbase is identical!).
The Prius may be 3" shorter than the current Corolla but it's classified as a midsize. The HCH-II is a compact (although the interior size is very close to the Prius. Hell, the wheelbase is identical!).
I have always considered the Prius as a Hybrid Corolla (albeit being $7k more).
Perhaps, when the next gen 100+ mpg Prius comes out, they'll price that near $25k, and a Corolla hybrid (with the current 45 mpg technology) will be closer to $15-18k.
Perhaps, when the next gen 100+ mpg Prius comes out, they'll price that near $25k, and a Corolla hybrid (with the current 45 mpg technology) will be closer to $15-18k.
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lol... no, you guys just drive too fast hahaha.
I dunno. I haven't matched Transport Canada's rating of 4.0L/100km city and 4.2L/100km highway (although I have had a 4.2L/100km tank but all city). I did beat the old EPA of 55mpg (4.3L/100km) with one 4.2L/100km tank and two 4.3L/100km tanks.
I dunno. I haven't matched Transport Canada's rating of 4.0L/100km city and 4.2L/100km highway (although I have had a 4.2L/100km tank but all city). I did beat the old EPA of 55mpg (4.3L/100km) with one 4.2L/100km tank and two 4.3L/100km tanks.
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No one knows what they have planned for the soon-to-be Prius line, but one could assume the stying will continue to be very distinct from other Toyota products (ala Scion).
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I dunno.. The Prius grows on you. I didn't really like how it looked, but we bought one, fully loaded, Barcelona Red.. and I kinda like it 
We're getting 46.5 ACTUAL mpg on a tank right now. Pretty decent I think. I love how it gets over 400mpg a tank and you fill up like 9 gallons
We're getting 46.5 ACTUAL mpg on a tank right now. Pretty decent I think. I love how it gets over 400mpg a tank and you fill up like 9 gallons