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Old 06-20-2014, 10:28 AM   #11 (permalink)
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However, the way in which they choose to optimize internal space is to make the vehicle taller.

The kei powertrains can have some decent efficiency engineering, but I suspect a longer, lower vehicle would have better aerodynamics without much weight penalty.

Kei cars make sense in the context of the Japanese space restrictions, sure, but for general efficiency, a longer car makes more sense.

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