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lostand confused says

EBGuy says

(Perhaps Toyota is afraid of cannibalizing Highlander sales so that's why they

refuse to release the 6 passenger Prius v in the US).

A six seater Prius? I remember when I drove a Geo Metro and crammed 5 people into it and went up a steep hill in San Francisco and the car stopped mid way. When two people got out, I could go on to the top!! Prius is what 99 HP??

The gas engine is 98HP/105 ftlb. Its assisted by the electric motor which on its own puts out 80HP/153 ftlb. The output of the two together is listed as 134 HP/154 ftlb torque. This is a factor of the very different way the engine and motor operate at different speeds. From a standing stop most of the torque will be coming from the electric motor. I'd think it'd handle hills with a full load just fine.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&ved=0CEgQFjAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpressroom.toyota.com%2Ftoyota%2F2012%2Btoyota%2Bprius%2Bv%2Bproduct%2Binfo.download&ei=u8GBUajQFIHliAL3-IG4Bw&usg=AFQjCNHi9iPdssTAhXubJNG2UUb6RiawgA&sig2=WjswVq1O7VclbSYqZyRK0Q&cad=rja

l & c said: A six seater Prius?
The Prius+ in Europe.

EBGuy says

l & c said: A six seater Prius?
The Prius+ in Europe.

But still, I wonder if it can handle midwest size folks. Six 250+ pound folks. Perhaps it can, as new Renter pointed out, but I don't know!!

lostand confused says

EBGuy says

But still, I wonder if it can handle midwest size folks. Six 250+ pound folks. Perhaps it can, as new Renter pointed out, but I don't know!!

Strap 1 or 2 to the roof and hood and you're good to go!

lostand confused says

I am still scratching my head-I am willing to pay cash, but you give me a loan at zero percent interest and a discount/rebate for that? WTF?????

Now, if only I can find someone who will give me a zero percent mortgage!

Well, the dealer is rational here: he makes 'more' money off by financing and other rebates. If you pay in cash, he makes less.