Toyota Prius will soon become THE best-selling car in the history of Japan!

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Rybold, Dec 13, 2010.

  1. Rybold

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    Toyota's Prius to Become Top Japan Seller -- Ever - Japan Real Time - WSJ
     
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    If gas prices hit $4+ here, Prius sales will go through the roof. Insight, Volt, Leaf will sell but will be left in the dust by Prius.

    There's just nothing as practical, clean and efficient as Prius in US.

    If there is, speak up, I'd like to know.
     
    #2 cycledrum, Dec 13, 2010
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    Sorry, Grumpy, that is no 5 seater. Can it compete against a 4 seat Volt, then? :)
     
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    Wow, that is big, especially considering the recession there.
     
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    So are we close to konw the final sale numbers of 2010 in Japan? :D
     
    #7 telmo744, Jan 5, 2011
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    The tides are shifting. Out with the old, in with the new.

    Japanese consumers have spoken. Hybrids are increasingly outselling conventional gasoline cars. :welcome:
     
    #9 Rybold, Jan 6, 2011
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