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Originally Posted by bwilson4web
This image suggests the "Prius c" is moving towards the Honda Civic or even CRX sized vehicle. It might make more sense to go two-door
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... and basically build the real successor to Honda's Insight I
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If the scales are right, it may come in at ~2,500 pounds and I would expect and advanced technology, 1.3-1.4 L engine . . . if Toyota has one in the works.
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Toyota has a 1.33 L engine, light and with low internal friction - 101 HP the 1NR-FE .
But they also have an even lighter 3 in line, the 1L 1KR-FE
The 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010[1] International Engine of the Year in the sub-1.0 liter category.
It gets 99 gr/km CO2 in manual mode in the iQ or 4.30 L/100 km / 54.70 mpg(US) without Toyota's hybrid drive system.
Dial in some more hybrid assist when it needs it, and the smaller displacement will return better FE while cruising than the bigger engine.