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2013 Apr 30, 5:01am 24,191 views 77 comments
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New Renter
2013 May 1, 11:35am
(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.
lostand confused
2013 May 1, 2:11pm
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!!
New Renter
2013 May 1, 2:38pm
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!
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.
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What type of car is looking good to you right now? And are you likely to lease or buy it?