Hi Schwa:

___The Corolla is nothing like the Prius I or Echo inside and especially out! A few of the underpinnings are based off one another (solid beam rear axle …) just like the Prius II

___In a similar light, the Corolla sold 254,000 units in 04 vs. the Echo’s 3,176.

http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2...03/144729.html

___The Prius I and II have very similar mechanicals right down to the same block but the newer, stylish one is the much larger seller.

___I cannot wait to see the Camry w/ HSD. I hope they used the Corolla’s 1.8L, Atkinsonized and PZEV’ed it as well as added HSD for 50 +/40 + city/highway.

___Good Luck

___Wayne R. Gerdes
___Waynegerdes@earthlink.net