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. . . The aforementioned Lupo 3L . . .
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The "3L" was not "aforementioned," just the Lupo since I make it a point to quote directly. According to Wiki, "
Volkswagon Lupo" it came in five different engine configurations: 1L, 1.4L, 1.6L gasoline and 1.2L TDI, 1.7L. In the ambiguous world of "Lupo" models,
a UK web site lists the mileage as "41 MPG." I don't know if that is an Imperial gallon.
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. . . still gets 70mpg combined (88 highway/62 city). And it has room for five.
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In fact, it won an award according to Wiki, "
2001 Fleet News Award - Best Micro Car."
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So it would qualify for the tax credit, per your rules.
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Unfortunately it is no longer in production and the tax credits apply only to 'new cars.' Not my rule, the tax code.
Still, it looks like they implemented "auto-stop" in the turbo-diesel to improve mileage. Also, the engine, if cleaned up for USA emissions, would make a fine engine in a Volkswagen hybrid. Just take either a Jetta or Passat body, add the electric parts and power by the diesel and there would be a nice diesel-electric hybrid.
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Originally Posted by rrrrrroger
. . .I don't know. I see a lot of Priuses on the HOV that are carrying *exactly* the same number of people as my Insight. 1.
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Yet I've never seen an Insight carry five adults, like I have with my Prius, with stuff in the trunk. In fact I loaded up my Prius with four of my fellow engineers to get lunch.
Bob Wilson
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