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Old 05-02-2008, 12:57 AM   #20 (permalink)
Compaq888
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Originally Posted by hvatum View Post
2.4 liter engine.

It's much more performance oriented than the prius.
it's still a 4 cylender...I had a 2.4 liter in my altima and with tire pressure and some aero mods i would be able to squeeze out 38-39mpg at 70+mph on the freeway...

Since the car has more "performance" they can lower the gearing of the OD or they can put a 6 speed automatic and make the 6th gear pretty low while still achieving great accelaration...

33mpg is great in the city but since the car has more power since it's a hybrid the gearing should be lower..
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