http://priuschat.com/forums Come discuss with owners from around the globe. en Fri, 18 May 2012 13:08:38 GMT vBulletin 60 http://priuschat.com/forums/images/silk/misc/rss.jpg http://priuschat.com/forums http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108875&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 11:15:06 GMT Here's a quick review of the 2012 Prius from Australia's consumer magazine "Choice".

First thing you might notice is that we pay AUD 37,000 for the base model and AUD 50,000 for the loaded i-Tech pack. (Slightly cheaper in ACT.)

The second thing you notice is that we only got the 2012 Prius in April. ]]> International Owners Braddles.au http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108875 http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108305&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:59:59 GMT Hybrid sales in the UK have hit 100,000 in total, with over 77,000 of those coming from Toyota/Lexus.

OK, they're not anywhere near the USA or Japan but I recon we're not doing too bad considering a total of 400,000 have been sold in Europe as a whole (including the 100,000 in the UK). So despite having a population of 70 million, out of 730 million we account for 25% of hybrid sales. :)

Hybrid sales pass 100,000 as Toyota and Lexus sales rise | Toyota UK news, reviews, video and pictures

Toyota delivers its 400,000th hybrid car in Europe | Toyota UK news, reviews, video and pictures

May our air be cleaner :rockon: ]]> International Owners GrumpyCabbie http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108305 http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107864&goto=newpost Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:55:58 GMT Hi, I would like to buy a Prius, but may be moving to France in the near future. Would a Prius bought in the US meet the standards required for... Hi,
I would like to buy a Prius, but may be moving to France in the near future. Would a Prius bought in the US meet the standards required for autos in France? How can I find out about getting a certificate of conformity to take with me if and when I move?
Thank you ]]> International Owners flyguy67 http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107864 http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107526&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:06:59 GMT Nearly 47% of new cars sold in the UK now emith less than 130g/km of CO2, which equates to an average fuel economy rating of 46 MPG US (54 mpg UK). ... Nearly 47% of new cars sold in the UK now emith less than 130g/km of CO2, which equates to an average fuel economy rating of 46 MPG US (54 mpg UK).

BBC News - Sales of low emission cars soar in UK

But only 1.3% of all new vehicles sold in 2011 were hybrids or EV's.

The reduction in emissions (or increase in fuel economy) is down 23% since 12 years ago in 2000.

So it can be done. I don't notice people driving slower and no not all cars are diesels either. It's just the economy rules imposed have meant that manufacturers focus their attentions to fuel economy. A saving of 1% here or 2% there has obvioulsy added up over the years. ]]> International Owners GrumpyCabbie http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107526