CNN-- brief segment on hybrids (6/6/07)
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06-07-2007, 03:55 PM
Re: CNN-- brief segment on hybrids (6/6/07)
Toyota's platforms normally have a 10 yr life. This is the end of the 4th year on this Prius platform. I can see it being restyled a la the Camry this year with the same structure/size but using Li-Ion batteries and achieving the 15-25% better FE ( 60 mpg Avg new EPA values ).
But there is so much demand for a smaller Civic or Fit sized hybrid that it would be shocking if they didn't also bring out another 'Prius' - or two.
Yaris-sized Prius sedan with a 1.3L + HSD getting 70+ mpg
Gen 3 Prius hatch with the 1.5L + HSD getting 60 mpg
Small CUV - about RAV size - as a Prius but using the 2.4L + HSD getting 33-40 mpg. What a killer that would be.
But there is so much demand for a smaller Civic or Fit sized hybrid that it would be shocking if they didn't also bring out another 'Prius' - or two.
Yaris-sized Prius sedan with a 1.3L + HSD getting 70+ mpg
Gen 3 Prius hatch with the 1.5L + HSD getting 60 mpg
Small CUV - about RAV size - as a Prius but using the 2.4L + HSD getting 33-40 mpg. What a killer that would be.
. I think they will increase the coefficient of drag nominally by moving to body-integrated headlights and wipers, etc. That sort of thing.
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