hybrids

[redimpss5]

cabbie, really...what do you think it will run?

[Cabbie]

Who knows?

Hey, people used to say flying is only for the birds.

[b16a]

Originally Posted by Cabbie

I'm looking forward to the day that cell powered cars surpass petrol gas ones.

prius is not a cell powered car
it uses cells when gas-power is not demanded from the vehicle

[b16a]

my only complaint for prius/echo type vehicles, is that the instrument displays are in the middle...

that is probably enough to throw people off

[mruwka]

i think that your looking at around 11 to 14 for 0-60 and about 30min in a 1/4 mile>>>

[lillucas]

in october they are now releasing the 2004 Prius which is by far better than the 2001-03 ones...
you want info...
0-60 is 10 seconds
the 04 prius has toyota's new synergy drive can use both electric and gas at the same time (only hybrid to do this) during sudden accell.. otherwise it will use electric from a stop. when combined it give 143 hp.. which is decent for a hybrid. its as powerful as some gas cars..it has electronic air conditioning which can run without the engine running.. its on a seperate drive. this also adds mileage.. about 55 mpg it uses a "start" button in place of the ignition key. it has 60/40 fold down seats which has alot of cargo room.. also it has a new design. much more futuristic looking than the 03 prius. the aerodynamic something is 0.26 which i have no clue how good or bad that is... but they say that's supposed to be good. it uses CVT and has around 296 lbs of torque. (yes, 296lbs.)

the base price is 19,995

if you want some options....
it has xenon headlights with HID headlamps. also a 9 jbl premium speaker system with 6-cd changer. It contains voice command for: dvd navigation, audio, climate control and bluetooth! (wireless for your phone). touch screen lcd dvd navigation. smart key entry.. which is you can keep your key in your pocket but when you walk by, the car will sense the key and automatically unlock. then you just press the "start" button and go. (remember you dont need a key) It has VSC.. vehicle stability control.. abs is standard.

the fully loaded prius comes at about 25,000

in japan.. the 04 prius is the first car that can park itself. you use the touchscreen lcd and tell it where to park and the car has sensors and cameras which will park for you.. parellel parking, rear parking, anything

[lillucas]

Originally Posted by mruwka

i think that your looking at around 11 to 14 for 0-60 and about 30min in a 1/4 mile>>>

0-60 is 9.8 secs
1/4 mile is 17.04 @ 80.83 mph

[lillucas]

corrections:
SE/SS Smart Entry/Smart Start will unlock your vehicle only if your hand is touching the sensor behind the door handle

Prius' CVT does not use a normal cone+belt system. It's even better, it uses a planetary gear, like a differential