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Originally Posted by chad86tsi
Why does the Ford Mustang and F150, or the Chevy Camaro and Silverado not all come with a Prius-like 1.8 liter hybrid?
Because they can't make one, or because they won't be able to sell them?
The Rav 4 hybrid MPG comes in a 41/38 city/highway with a 2.5 liter at 219 HP.
The Prius comes in at 58/53 and uses a 1.8 liter at 121 HP.
Why put a less efficient more powerful engine in the RAV when they have a "better and greener" engine? Because that's what people want... It's not a lack of tech or some missing/future breakthrough.
It seems those average RAV4 buyers want that extra 100 HP.
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People want it, but it's all relative. In the 80s and early 90s almost every low - mid priced car was slow as shit. Still, units were moved. If every mfg made underpowered entry level trucks, they would probably sell. They are all just paranoid to take the first step and get burned by bad reviews and competitor marketing. Individuals do not care about efficiency until fuel prices go through the roof, and they will forget again when it goes down. This was well proven with the greater shift to SUVs once fuel prices fell.