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Old 05-31-2011, 01:23 PM   #24 (permalink)
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[QUOTE=tjts1;242058]For the 2011 redesign they brought back the 2.slow 8 valve engine and drum brakes. I'm sure they'll have type 1 air cooled option soon. [/IMG]

I can't see it on the website, just the 4v 2.0 140 - exactly same hp & lb/ft figures as our 2.0.

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Thats the price of the additional emissions equipment to meet EPA and CARB standards. There is no way the 140hp TDI is going to match the Prius 50mpg...
The Prius gets good urban all the time, but the stop-start Diesels are getting very very close just now.

I wonder if European buyers are financing the lower cost of the Prius in the US compared to Europe ? At its current cost its a niche thing, although as I tapped Mrs A is getting one. We have an estate to the boot space is pretty good.

We shall see.

As I tapped in my original question I just wondered. For the US Diesels are a niche, for Europeans that niche is Hybrids - at the moment.
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