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At the launch of the new-generation Toyota Prius in Sydney yesterday, chief engineer Akihiko Otsuka admitted the company had opted for a bigger, more powerful engine because customers had demanded it.He said the new car, which remains the most fuel-efficient in the country, could have been designed to use less fuel than the 3.9 litres per 100 kilometres it achieves.
"With a different approach, we could have done even better. However, customers told us they wanted more performance. In response, we selected a larger engine."
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Prius a paler shade of green
Of course, nobody at EcoModder will be surprised to learn an automaker has left fuel economy on the table. That's not news.
But I chuckled when I read the chief engineer of the Prius admitting as much because their customers want MO POWAH!