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Originally Posted by jyl View Post
This is not correct.

If you drive a Prius 70mph on a flat freeway, you will get about 50 mpg. Drop it to 60-65 mpg, driving carefully, and you will get high-50s mpg.

You will not get similar mileage from any other vehicle, save a VW Jetta TDi or a couple other hybrids.
This is true here in the US. In Europe, they have awesome Jaguar, Mercedes, and BMW turbo-diesels that achieve similar mileage in ultra-luxury, full size sedans. I want to start seeing cars like that here. I would entertain that purchase in the next 4-8 years.
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