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2007 Prius gets 113 (UK) MPG?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by engunneer, Apr 10, 2006.

  1. engunneer

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    http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/04/10/nex...-offer-113-mpg/

    The next Toyota Prius will offer an astonishing 113 mpg, according to a report by the U.K.’s AutoExpress magazine. (Note: 113 mpg in the U.K. is equal to 94 mpg here in North America). “The whole electrical system has been redesigned to improve economy†said a Toyota engineer was quoted as saying. “We are working on a prototype that runs solely on the electric motor in slow traffic, but switches to engine and motor drive when higher speeds are needed.†The 0-62 mph time will also be improved by more than a second, according to the report, bringing it to well under 10 seconds. Much of the improvement can be attributed to the use of lithium-ion batteries instead of nickel-hydride units. The lithium-ion batteries are smaller, lighter, and have greater electrical output.

    (Short Article, but interesting!)
     
    #1 engunneer, Apr 10, 2006
  2. yarzy

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    I am thinking that this will be a 2008 model, right?









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    #2 yarzy, Apr 11, 2006
  3. clintd555

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    I think you're referring to the 2008 model? But wouldn't they release the 2008 model in 2007? The 2007 Hybrid Camry is being released mid 2006 for example.
     
    #3 clintd555, Apr 11, 2006
  4. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    08 or 09 MY. Probably 08.

    The Camry's release has been moved 6 months ahead of schedule (instead of the usual Sept/Oct) to get a headstart on the redesigned Altima.
     
    #4 Tideland Prius, Apr 11, 2006
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