I was wondering about that too... there's a couple things to me that pop to mind... the CRX was -much- lighter then this car, and much smaller....you probably also had the manual tranny, this is an automatic....

LIBC150 : They have an Escape Hybrid (the SUV), and rumors of a Ranger one in the works.

--Daniel

 

your answer to why we dont have better mpg is big oil. Lots of money to be lost out on if lots of people are gettin 50mpg. Cant really raise the price to 6bux a gallon cuz there would be too many people that dont own a economy car. So lets keep everything inefficient and make money.

 

Actually the answer is us. We buy large vehicles that need to be pushed, pulled by something. Take a look a jet airliners. The airlines would LOVE to be able to buy a plane that got more MPG of jet fuel, but the technology just isnt there yet. You still have to get that 100,000 # pig off the ground somehow.

 

Ok, I gotta raise the BS flag...

There's no frikkin way on earth buckdropper is shoehorning his big **** into a crx, nooo frikkin way.

I gotta sees the picture to believe it.


Keep this up buddy and I'll tell stories about how I used to own a 1980 Nissan regular cab p-up truck.

 

Foud some comparative notes:

1985 CRX w/five-speed manual ransmission
CRX HF 1,488cc in-line four-cylinder SOHC
Peak horsepower 58 @ 4,500 rpm
Peak torque 79.4 @ 2,500 rpm
Overall length 144.7 in.
Wheelbase 86.6 in.
Width 63.9 in.
Height 50.8 in.
Curb weight 1,713 lbs.
Fuel capacity 10.8 gallons
Est. mpg city/hwy 45/51

2005 Toyota Prius w/CVT Transmission
Gasoline Engine
1497cc Aluminum DOHC-16-valve VVT-i 4-cylinder
Peak 76 hp @ 5000 rpm
Peak 82 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm
Electric Motor
Perm-magnet AC synchronous motor
Peak 67 hp @ 1200-1540 rpm
Peak 295 lb.-ft. @ 0-1200 rpm
Hybrid System
Net Power 110 hp
Overall Length 175.0 in.
Wheelbase 106.3 in.
Width 67.9 in.
Height 58.1 in.
Curb Weight 2890 lbs.
Fuel capacity 11.9 gallons
Est mpg city/hwy 60/51

 

Look bro i said it was in 1985 maybe earlier i was somewhat thinner at the time. I was a lov machine back then

 

What's your point???. 900lb difference big deal. I drove this small lightweight beauty and got 500-575 miles to the gallon.Cost like 11 bucks to fill it.Your missing the point here.
With all that technology that toy should get no less than 100 mpg. got milk??.

 

dang it must be nice to be able to buy something like that and call it a beater. my beater is a 200 buck 93 tempo. i feel like less of a man after seeing this post

 

When you consider the differences in weight (1177 #'s), the transmission (automatic vs. standard), # of passengers and the level of comfort and safety offered, the fact that it gets better city mileage than highway mileage (where the majority of folks spend their time driving) by comparison the new car DOES get around 100 MPG.

That is too funny... Just got it and already planning his mod list !!!

What's the warranty on the batteries ? Is there a special fee for disposal when it is time to replace ?

Cool car !!

 

oh and i forgot the MOST IMPORTANT feature of this car.... it has a push-button ignition! and its even labeled "START"

you ignition-turners are becoming soo obsolete!

 

Battery is 7yr/100k included with the car.

Yeah, this car has a heck of alot more "creature comforts" then any CRX did and can fit FOUR full size adults... I can sit in any seat (I'm 6'3" 240lbs) and I am not squished at all, plus the hatch space. CRX backseat is a joke. The car is taller, wider and longer then a CRX.

This thing does practically turn into a balloon when it gets hit. There are 8 airbags in it, lol.

I love the power button too.

--Dan