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Old 04-24-2006, 11:23 AM
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Default Re: I think Toyota is getting this one right (Camry Hybrid)

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Originally Posted by nbalthaser
putting a 1.8l i4 into the accord alone would make it competitive mpg-wise with the camry. most of honda's mpg efficiencies come from their excellently designed ice's. i don't think the ima would need to be changed to get the same mpg.
It would make it competitive - yes. But it would also make it slow. 1.8l would simply not be able to generate sufficient torque to adequately propel 3400lbs. car.
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