New Japanese Prius

miracle carbeurator?

 

LOL! Got a link to the story?

For all we know, they're quoting the inflated Japanese 10-15 cycle results. See http://priuschat.com/forums/prius-h...video-introduction-prius-c-3.html#post1422483, for example. I just found other discussion at http://priuschat.com/forums/prius-c...apan-will-return-94mpg-japan-cycle-61-us.html and http://priuschat.com/forums/prius-h...s-c-leaked-photos-brochure-3.html#post1403842.

On what basis do they claim that the Leaf is in "deep trouble"?

 

Sounds like a bizarre way of measuring that a car is in trouble. Does that mean all cars above $28K and $40k are "in trouble"?

'11 Leaf in CA was pretty cheap. Per 2012 Nissan Leaf gets higher price tag, more standard equipment, SV was $32,780 + $820 dest charge. But, you could get a $7500 Federal tax credit and a $5000 CA rebate (now only $2500), bringing the cost down to $~21K, not including tax.

 

This would be why you're confused......

That figure is based on a Japanese mileage program that produces much higher figures than the EPA. For example, a standard Prius nets around 76mpg on that test loop.

 

No, Faux News