There really isn't a big penalty for having the extra horsepower. Plus, if it actually gets people into Fiesta sized vehicles its more than worth it. Sadly, 60 or even 75 hp would be laughed at and completely slammed by nearly all car reviewers and consumers in the US. Reviewers of the new Prius C are already harping on it being so slow, and it has 99 hp and electric assist!
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