Prius C Concept
04-14-11, 12:18 AM
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I don't think we'll see numbers like that here in the States, maybe in Europe?
What should we expect in the US? 70mpg? 80mpg? Or much much less?
04-14-11, 04:52 AM
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^This would be the Japanese test cycle, which is even more optimistic than the European.
Also, the performance of the hybrid power train is mainly defined by the software - it could easily achieve much better mpg numbers, but the performance will suffer.
However, having lighter curb weight and the same 0-60 as the standard Prius, 10% better mpg is easily achievable.
Also, the performance of the hybrid power train is mainly defined by the software - it could easily achieve much better mpg numbers, but the performance will suffer.
However, having lighter curb weight and the same 0-60 as the standard Prius, 10% better mpg is easily achievable.
04-14-11, 06:34 AM
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Keep in mind that this is a gas/plug-in car, it consume electric useage. You need to put your electrical bill into consideration. 100MPG is only the gas side, did they ever mention MPK (Mile Per Kw)?
Go rent a garage, let the landlord pay the electric bill......lol
04-14-11, 08:24 AM
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^Are you sure it's a plug in also? I thought that it was just fuel, and that the Prius plug in, was the only all electric hybrid.
04-14-11, 08:31 AM
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Which is fine because the Vibe is nothing more than a Matrix in drag. So, it's still all in the Toyota family. Read below, as well.
That's not the production version. It's a rendering by somebody and it is their guess as to what the Prius C might look like. If you look closely, the artist took a lot of styling clues from the Prius V.
That's not the production version. It's a rendering by somebody and it is their guess as to what the Prius C might look like. If you look closely, the artist took a lot of styling clues from the Prius V.
04-14-11, 09:23 AM
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103MPG sounds good, especially for my living in the NYC. Gonna check it out on the NY auto show next week.
Keep in mind that this is a gas/plug-in car, it consume electric useage. You need to put your electrical bill into consideration. 100MPG is only the gas side, did they ever mention MPK (Mile Per Kw)?
Go rent a garage, let the landlord pay the electric bill......lol
Keep in mind that this is a gas/plug-in car, it consume electric useage. You need to put your electrical bill into consideration. 100MPG is only the gas side, did they ever mention MPK (Mile Per Kw)?
Go rent a garage, let the landlord pay the electric bill......lol
expect around 55 MPG at maximum... those would be really crazy numbers!
For more than that, car would have to be PHEV.
04-16-11, 08:58 PM
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I hope it looks as close as the concept as possible.
Also, I've noticed that a lot of the Hyundai models, has some styling cue's to this concept. Toyota better deliver with this, and I really hope that it gets more than 55 mpg.
You guys don't think that 70 mpg is possible?
04-16-11, 09:13 PM
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Phil great idea about hybrid Scions....
70 MPG is very unlikely unless they switch to a newer battery. 55 MPg is being based on the current Prius drivetrain but in a lighter car.
The Prius V in Europe does use Li Ion batteries though. Our Prius V are the usual batteries.
70 MPG is very unlikely unless they switch to a newer battery. 55 MPg is being based on the current Prius drivetrain but in a lighter car.
The Prius V in Europe does use Li Ion batteries though. Our Prius V are the usual batteries.
04-16-11, 09:52 PM
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^But Toyota announced that the Prius C will get better MPG than the current Prius, which gets 52/48. Is it too much to expect 50/70? or 70/50?
04-16-11, 09:54 PM
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I seriously doubt 60 MPG let alone 70 MPG. Considering this will be lower priced than the Prius I just can't see it getting a new battery or tech. They will likely use existing Prius tech.
Still 55 MPG is great, better than anything today.
Still 55 MPG is great, better than anything today.