Bigger Prius?

DaveSheremata · 08-21-2006, 10:35 AM

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the Corolla will continue here as a three-box sedan, with hatchback versions for overseas markets only. A hybrid-powered version may follow.
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Actually, they DO sell Corolla hatchbacks in the US, it's just that they're rebranded as "The Matrix". Blame Keanu Reeves I guess.

dave

molgrips · 08-21-2006, 11:01 AM

Hybrid Yaris - I'd have bought one if they made one!

It'd have either a smaller ICE or better still even greater expansion/compression ratio for even better efficiency. And smaller and lighter, less glass and a smaller volume for more efficient AC... you'd expect 70mpg easily, maybe more

Not to mention much more EV range...

When's the Aygo EV coming out? (I wish!)

Big isn't always beautiful

withersea · 08-21-2006, 11:26 AM

C'mon guys....everyone knows that Prius enlargement is a myth......

wilco · 08-21-2006, 01:19 PM

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Actually, they DO sell Corolla hatchbacks in the US, it's just that they're rebranded as "The Matrix".
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Well, not really.
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Hybrid Yaris - I'd have bought one if they made one!

It'd have either a smaller ICE or better still even greater expansion/compression ratio for even better efficiency. And smaller and lighter, less glass and a smaller volume for more efficient AC... you'd expect 70mpg easily, maybe more

Not to mention much more EV range...
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Is there an echo in here? (pun intended :P )

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08-21-2006, 11:01 AM	#32
molgrips Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 197 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Hybrid Yaris - I'd have bought one if they made one! It'd have either a smaller ICE or better still even greater expansion/compression ratio for even better efficiency. And smaller and lighter, less glass and a smaller volume for more efficient AC... you'd expect 70mpg easily, maybe more Not to mention much more EV range... When's the Aygo EV coming out? (I wish!) Big isn't always beautiful

08-21-2006, 11:26 AM	#33
withersea DNF is better than DNS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: TN Posts: 1,154 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 2	C'mon guys....everyone knows that Prius enlargement is a myth......