The Toyota Prius is known worldwide for its outstanding fuel economy ratings, and in March, a new addition to the Prius family, the 2012 Prius c, will hit the market. The c joins the third-generation Prius, Prius Plug-in Hybrid and Prius v.
The Toyota Prius c hatchback is the smallest and lightest Prius model. It’s 19.1 inches shorter and 542 pounds lighter than the third-generation Prius, Toyota says in a press release. Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive technology ...
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2012 Toyota Prius c to Hit Showrooms in March
The Toyota Prius is known worldwide for its outstanding fuel economy ratings, and in March, a new addition to the Prius family, the 2012 Prius c, will hit the market. The c joins the third-generation Prius, Prius Plug-in Hybrid and Prius v.
The Toyota Prius c hatchback is the smallest and lightest Prius model. It’s 19.1 inches shorter and 542 pounds lighter than the third-generation Prius, Toyota says in a press release. Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive technology ...
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Test Drive: 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid
I tested the 2012 Civic Hybrid with leather and navigation around Northern Virginia for a about week. I didn’t expect to be impressed, but this hybrid isn’t as bad as reviewers make it out to be.
Performance
What reviewers say:
Test drivers say the Civic Hybrid struggles with highway passing, has grabby brakes and the start-stop technology, which saves energy when the car is idle, shuts down abruptly.
What I found:
I thought I’d hate the Civic ...
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