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Old 07-14-2009, 02:44 AM   #31 (permalink)
Piwoslaw
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Originally Posted by alohaspirit View Post
which is why the Gen1 Insight died
no one wanted a small 5 speed 2 seater

Conclusion:
Most people want Prius-size cars first
Ironic, isn't it? Noone wants a small 2-seater, even though on average there is something like 1.2-1.4 people in each car. Yes, most people drive alone, almost noone takes on more than 1 passenger. Yet they want a big 5-seater. In fact, most people want a big SUV, 4x4 etc., even though they never leave the pavement. A 70kW engine is more than enough for their driving, but they have to have a 150kW V6 under the hood. It's not about what they need, it's about what they might need.

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