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Toyota salesman claiming 2010 will get 1.8 L engine

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by cycledrum, Jul 11, 2008.

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  1. Flying White Dutchman

    Flying White Dutchman Senior Member

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    i was talking about the EU and 306 hp is a lot here in smaller size cars than you have there!
     
    #101 Flying White Dutchman, Nov 19, 2008
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    hahaha true. Although a 286hp (new SAE) Camry will get to 60mph in 7ish secs... maybe even 6.8 or 6.9 (depending on which magazine you believe).

    I mean we even have a 2.4 litre Corolla! You guys would be lucky if they even give you the 1.8 litre. (I think you guys get the 1.6 litre and the 1.4D4-D?)

    Do you guys get the 306hp Passat 3.6??
     
    #102 Tideland Prius, Nov 19, 2008
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    not sure about the passat but YES on the 1,6 corrolla or even 1,4 haha
    what about the EU chevy matiz with a 3 cyl 0,8 liter ice haha its a small chrysler voyager haha
     
    #103 Flying White Dutchman, Nov 20, 2008
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    yes the smallest one is the smart fortwo with 1.0 litre and 3 cylinders. The next up are all 1.5 litres of the Yaris, Kia Rio, Hyundai Accent, Pontiac Wave/Chevy Aveo and their respective hatchback versions, the Honda Fit. We just got a 1.6 litre Nissan Versa (formerly only available in 1.8 litre versions)
     
    #104 Tideland Prius, Nov 20, 2008
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    it is mostly 130kmh, except for germany... BUT, they let you go 160kmh without giving you an ticket in most countries... so thats where my cruise control stays at :p
     
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    we get 1.4, 1.6l petrols and 1.4, 2.0 and 2.2 diesels :)... and soon, 1.33 petrol.

    Some people will react to the 1.6l 132hp valvematic with "132hp? thats too much!"

    :)
     
    #106 spwolf, Nov 20, 2008
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    Hey, I'd take that over the 1.8 litre we have now on the Corolla if it's more fuel efficient (and I take it that it'll be lighter too). Our 1.8 litre is rated at 7.6/5.6L/100km... that's sick. The other compacts are still in the 8s with those equipped with 2.3-2.5 litre engines in the 9s L/100km in the city.
     
    #107 Tideland Prius, Nov 21, 2008
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    what part are you from? eastern?

    most its 120 or 130 and germany is not all unlimited anymore a lot 130 max.

    "they let you go 160kmh without giving you an ticket in most countries"
    haha your joking right?
    i stil have to find the police officeer that wil not give you a ticket or a radar detector that wil not flash when you speed with 160kmph:eek:
    its a matter off time when also your part of EU will be regulated more.
     
    #108 Flying White Dutchman, Nov 22, 2008
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    Yup.

    Here in Portugal it's 120 km/h, although the police force very rarely tickets you below 140 km/h.

    Then again, don't forget we get inaccurate speedometers here in Europe on purpose... God knows why...
     
    #109 jprates, Nov 25, 2008
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    oh I wonder why.... lol.
     
    #110 Tideland Prius, Nov 25, 2008
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