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Originally Posted by Frank Lee
I think it's at least a compact. Haven't found the official classification yet though.
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I hope you're right. Most compacts fit 5 people. The Volt is strictly a 4
seater.
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Originally Posted by Jammer
I also read that the Prius Plug-In model might come out in 2011, but the rumored stats do not sound as impressive as the Volt- so far. (for example, one site claimed the rumor was the plug-in Prius could go TEN miles on complete Electricity.... The Volt is said to go 40) . It's really hard to ignore the Prius when I read they are on target so far of reaching their goal of producing 400,000 - 2010 model cars! Next word has it Ford is due to have a plug-in Hybrid in the near future as well.
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There is a solid 1000 lb and $20,000 separating the Prius and Volt as it stands right now. I don't know how much weight and expense the plug in Prius will add but I suspect it will still undercut the Volt by a wide margin. The Prius by the way is classified by the EPA as midsize car on par with the Camry and Accord.
The Volt interior looks tiny, especially the back seat head room.
