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Understand I have no problem with getting the right tool for the right job. If someone needs to 'feel the G,' the Prius is not the best choice. As for cross-country performance, at sustained speeds over 70 mph, some diesels are competitive. But often these same diesels have smaller internal volume . . . which would go to waste in a Prius if not needed.
But USA diesels with Prius equivalent payload fail in both highway and city performance. Worse, when a highway competitive diesel and the Prius hit a city, the Prius drives away with substantially lower fuel costs.
Still, our family requirements are met by not just one but two Prius. My 1.5L, 2003 Prius for commuting and my wife's 1.8L for highway commuting and errands. The right tool for the right job.
Bob Wilson
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2019 Tesla Model 3 Std. Range Plus - 215 mi EV
2017 BMW i3-REx - 106 mi EV, 88 mi mid-grade
Retired engineer, Huntsville, AL
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