Prius C Concept
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Prius C Concept
How much do you think it will cost, and the type of mileage it will get?
We don't have any actual specs now, and the car isn't going to be released for another year.
I'm hoping it gets a Base MSRP of $16,995, with 65-75 MPG. That would be amazing.
What are your thoughts?
We don't have any actual specs now, and the car isn't going to be released for another year.
I'm hoping it gets a Base MSRP of $16,995, with 65-75 MPG. That would be amazing.
What are your thoughts?
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I am thinking $18k and over $20k it is going to be a PHEV. My guess would be between 55 and 60 MPG if the current 1.8L is used. However, it should be much lighter, so perhaps a smaller engine could do it some justice.
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^You really think so? I think this is the nicest looking Prius I've seen. The current 3rd Gen Prius starts at $23k. If this nice looking car can start at $5k less, and get even more gas mileage, why not?
Legacy, you really think it'll cost $18k? Whats PHEV by the way?
Legacy, you really think it'll cost $18k? Whats PHEV by the way?
And now I know why I like it from the windows up, it reminded me of the matrix, which I've always liked:
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PHEV = Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
PHV (as Toyota calls it) = Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle
A PHEV / PHV is a hybrid vehicle with the option of plugging it in to charge the batteries so that you can drive further without using the internal combustion engine.
Toyota is testing out a Prius PHV now with plans to start selling it in 2012.
The Chevrolet Volt, which GM calls an Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (EREV), is essentially a PHEV.
PHV (as Toyota calls it) = Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle
A PHEV / PHV is a hybrid vehicle with the option of plugging it in to charge the batteries so that you can drive further without using the internal combustion engine.
Toyota is testing out a Prius PHV now with plans to start selling it in 2012.
The Chevrolet Volt, which GM calls an Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (EREV), is essentially a PHEV.
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I dont see how it can get more than 55 MPG (10% better than Prius)... and how cheap can it be?
i mean if it has same powertrain as Prius, how can it be a lot cheaper? just shaving few inches of body doesnt make it a lot cheaper.
Lets say it is 10% smaller, and 10% lighter, it will take a miracle to make it 10% more efficient because other factors come into play like aerodynamics.
i mean if it has same powertrain as Prius, how can it be a lot cheaper? just shaving few inches of body doesnt make it a lot cheaper.
Lets say it is 10% smaller, and 10% lighter, it will take a miracle to make it 10% more efficient because other factors come into play like aerodynamics.
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Latest info about Toyota Prius C
The latest impression by Best Car. According to the article, its price is expected to be around ¥ 1,500,000 and it will achieve a fuel efficiency of 44.0 km/L (10.15 mode - 40.0 km/L under the JC08 cycle). The Prius C is expected to be launched in 2012.
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The concept was amazing looking! The production looks like...****. :/
Anyway, correct me if I'm wrong:
But 1,500,000 yen, translates to $17,900 USD.
And 44.0 kilometers translates to 27 miles? This can't be right, it's supposed to get better mileage than the Prius, not half of it.
Anyway, correct me if I'm wrong:
But 1,500,000 yen, translates to $17,900 USD.
And 44.0 kilometers translates to 27 miles? This can't be right, it's supposed to get better mileage than the Prius, not half of it.