Prius C EPA rating of 53/46 mpg, to start below $19k
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This is the car I've been waiting for ever since it was the FT-CH concept vehicle. The numbers are in and its looking pretty good. It has a city rating of 53 mpg (highest of any non-plugin car) and 46 hwy (which is still better than my 2nd gen Prius' 45 rating which routinely gets 55 @ 60 mph in summer). Combine that with a starting price of under $19,000 and I think we have a winner.
The downsides I see are the lack of aero consideration in this car. Obviously with shortening the vehicle up you compromise things. With a bit more finesse this thing could have had a 50 mpg hwy rating. A boat tail or kamm back I'm sure would do it wonders. I'm sure aftermarket PHEV kits will be available at some point too. Although it is disappointing to see max EV speed only at 25 mph. My guess is they geared it more for acceleration than the other Prius (mine can do 34 mph). 2012 Toyota Prius C: 50-MPG Subcompact Hybrid For $19K, Detroit Auto Show Details http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachmen...1&d=1326207435 |
I like this. Will definitely be considering one in a few years when it is time to replace my DD (provided PHEVs are still too expensive). I think Toyota's "Prius Family" is a fantastic idea (although they should've put sliding rear doors on the V, or make a model with them).
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I have interest in this due to its lower price point than the other prius. Can't wait for some real testing
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Ooooo, sucks to be GM.
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In several years when my cobalt gets traded in this might be what I go for, trouble is I will want to mod the backend :) Or if I ever find an Insight I that isn't $8k with 150k miles in wisconsin. Anyway, does this car have real specs out yet on the motor size, final drive ratio, etc? Is it the same as a standard prius? I wonder if altering the final drive ratio might work if they did indeed cripple the car? |
Read the article. :p
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That looks a lot like the Yaris Hybrid , down to the alloys though with a different rear panel.
http://www.auto55.be/assets/201201/6...ris_hybrid.jpg Unfortunately, I have bad memories about the Yaris' seats. |
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Wow. One of my dislikes about hybrids has been a gripe about pricing. But this is about the same price as a 2012 Civic HF--and it has slightly better hwy mileage and far better city. [takes a second look]
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