Prius not much bigger than the Fit!

[falderal]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ May 3 2006, 02:09 AM) [snapback]248977[/snapback]</div>

what's wrong with that? You'd rather have it under the rear seats like most cars?
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Yeah you're right. I guess I don't really think about fuel tank location when I sit in a car but the salesman really made a big deal out of the location in the fit. I guess as long as they keep the tank inside the main frame of the car, that's the safest place. But I guess "Hey you are sitting on the gas tank and you don't even know it!" isn't a good way to sell the car.

[TonyPSchaefer]

Why don't they ust put the gas tank in the back right behind the back bumper?
What could possibly go wrong?

[NuShrike]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Erik @ May 2 2006, 08:46 PM) [snapback]248914[/snapback]</div>

I'm just happy to see dealers start producing more efficient vehicles.....Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit, and the scions.[/b]

The SO picked up a Fit last weekend.

Anyways, these new cars are actually just the original Japanese/European models finally imported to the USA; the point being those countries have all along been about small size and efficiency, and there now is a market/demand for these type of cars. Honda really really needed to import something since it was lacking a small, entry-level car to compete with the xAs now that the Civics are the new mid-size, aka "Accord", and in price.

The xA (aka Japanese Ist) has been around a while, as well as the Fit (aka European Jazz), and the Yaris (aka Vitz in Japan). I was surprised that for a 2007 model, the Fit basically had what looks/performs like a 1996 Civic engine with its 109HP 1.5L LEV-2 stats. Not exactly the greatest in emissions, and the MPG was about the same 30/38.

[genalex]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(eyeguy13 @ May 3 2006, 02:15 AM) [snapback]248964[/snapback]</div>

You are so right! I've read lately that Big Auto might phase in big muscle cars from the 70's and 80's. Big V6's and V8's. Do you think the American public can be that stupid and think, 'Well heck, it's a car right, it must get better gas mileage than an SUV?' (rhetorical question )
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"No one ever went broke underestimating the taste of the American public."

[hycamguy07]

Remember the Fiero? the gas tank was under the center console..

[bgdrewsif]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(gippah @ May 3 2006, 12:23 AM) [snapback]248928[/snapback]</div>

I hope Toyota makes another hybrid sedan by the time my Classic wears out. If it ever does. I apologize to all of you Gen II Prius owners, but I hate the way the new one looks. [/b]

I think my car is absolutely beautiful... why oh why don't people like the aesthetics of the Gen II Prius???

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Above: My barcelona baby at the top of Cooper's Rock State park outside of Morgantown, West Virginia... Yes, the prius can easily get up a mountain!

[Mirza]

My friend fell some 15-20 feet rock climbing there! (the guy is huge and didn't end up getting injured)

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(bgdrewsif @ May 4 2006, 12:55 PM) [snapback]249747[/snapback]</div>

I think my car is absolutely beautiful... why oh why don't people like the aesthetics of the Gen II Prius???

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Above: My barcelona baby at the top of Cooper's Rock State park outside of Morgantown, West Virginia... Yes, the prius can easily get up a mountain!
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[seasidetraveler]

I drove the new Fit, and it was a fun little car, the salesman was very knowledgeable which was a nice change, it just was way too slow for me, my Prius will kick it's butt any day of the week. My buddy that went with me has a Chevy Aveo, and his has less horsepower, but seems to be quicker (maybe more torque?). Overall seemed to be a nicely designed car. I love the Hyundai Getz- I rented one in Australia, drove it from Melbourne to Sydney- it was FUN! And so roomy- and cute!
The friend I went with has friends over there, and at one point we all went on a 2 hour trip - 5 full size men in a little compact, with all our luggage! Go Hyundai!

[NuShrike]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(remaxmanager @ May 4 2006, 02:23 PM) [snapback]249895[/snapback]</div>

I drove the new Fit, and it was a fun little car, the salesman was very knowledgeable which was a nice change, it just was way too slow for me, my Prius will kick it's butt any day of the week.[/b]

Edmunds (auto) says 9.3 seconds 0-60 which is faster than the Prius. cars.com (auto) says 9 seconds, Truth About Cars (manual?) says 8.9 seconds, Consumerguide says 11.3 seconds (auto), so the consensus seems to be faster than the Prius, but not by much.

[seasidetraveler]

Hmm, strange, the one we drove was a 5 spd, and we both commented on the lack of "umph"