Prius C Concept
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I don't think we'll see numbers like that here in the States, maybe in Europe?
What should we expect in the US? 70mpg? 80mpg? Or much much less?
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^This would be the Japanese test cycle, which is even more optimistic than the European.
Also, the performance of the hybrid power train is mainly defined by the software - it could easily achieve much better mpg numbers, but the performance will suffer.
However, having lighter curb weight and the same 0-60 as the standard Prius, 10% better mpg is easily achievable.
Also, the performance of the hybrid power train is mainly defined by the software - it could easily achieve much better mpg numbers, but the performance will suffer.
However, having lighter curb weight and the same 0-60 as the standard Prius, 10% better mpg is easily achievable.
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Keep in mind that this is a gas/plug-in car, it consume electric useage. You need to put your electrical bill into consideration. 100MPG is only the gas side, did they ever mention MPK (Mile Per Kw)?
Go rent a garage, let the landlord pay the electric bill......lol
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Which is fine because the Vibe is nothing more than a Matrix in drag. So, it's still all in the Toyota family. Read below, as well.
That's not the production version. It's a rendering by somebody and it is their guess as to what the Prius C might look like. If you look closely, the artist took a lot of styling clues from the Prius V.
That's not the production version. It's a rendering by somebody and it is their guess as to what the Prius C might look like. If you look closely, the artist took a lot of styling clues from the Prius V.
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103MPG sounds good, especially for my living in the NYC. Gonna check it out on the NY auto show next week.
Keep in mind that this is a gas/plug-in car, it consume electric useage. You need to put your electrical bill into consideration. 100MPG is only the gas side, did they ever mention MPK (Mile Per Kw)?
Go rent a garage, let the landlord pay the electric bill......lol
Keep in mind that this is a gas/plug-in car, it consume electric useage. You need to put your electrical bill into consideration. 100MPG is only the gas side, did they ever mention MPK (Mile Per Kw)?
Go rent a garage, let the landlord pay the electric bill......lol
expect around 55 MPG at maximum... those would be really crazy numbers!
For more than that, car would have to be PHEV.
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Imagine the Scion xD with the same engine, but a hybrid battery added. The Prius C is much smaller than the Matrix/Vibe.
Scion xD base is $15, 765. Potentially, I can see the Prius C concept about $3k above that, making it about $19k.
Scion xD base is $15, 765. Potentially, I can see the Prius C concept about $3k above that, making it about $19k.
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I hope it looks as close as the concept as possible.
Also, I've noticed that a lot of the Hyundai models, has some styling cue's to this concept. Toyota better deliver with this, and I really hope that it gets more than 55 mpg.
You guys don't think that 70 mpg is possible?
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Phil great idea about hybrid Scions....
70 MPG is very unlikely unless they switch to a newer battery. 55 MPg is being based on the current Prius drivetrain but in a lighter car.
The Prius V in Europe does use Li Ion batteries though. Our Prius V are the usual batteries.
70 MPG is very unlikely unless they switch to a newer battery. 55 MPg is being based on the current Prius drivetrain but in a lighter car.
The Prius V in Europe does use Li Ion batteries though. Our Prius V are the usual batteries.