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Originally Posted by Phase
Tesla model s also has a hatch trunk. But it’s still a sporty coupe. No one’s calling a model s plaid with a cd of 0.20 a hatchback
Main thing I’m curious about is the new Prius epa numbers. Obviously a slightly better hybrid power train but the lower drag should automatically increase the fuel efficiency. I’m curious to what cd they are aiming for with their final Prius. Realistically I’m going to guess .22 since 20 and 21 are usually with ev cars that can do a true flat bottom and no front grill
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Personally I would call the Model S, Prius, and cars like the BMW Gran "Coupe" a liftback. None of them are coupes as they all have 4 doors and by definition a coupe has 2 doors. They also aren't sedans as sedans by definition have a trunk not a hatch.
Beyond idle curiosity I don't see the fuel economy of the new Prius actually matters. Yes, it will be interesting the tricks used to get there but going from 55 mpg to 60 mpg is going to save someone driving the average 14250 miles per year less than 1 gallon of fuel per week.