I google 2008 Prius MPG results say 48/45....I google 2007 Prius MPG get 60/51? Is this an error?

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  1. MilkyWay

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    I bought mine in 2007 and I remember an issue with Toyota needing to derate the mileage the next year for more realistic conditions. As far as I know, it's the same car if sold in North America.
     
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    EPA testing regs were changed to better reflect real world driving.

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    funny thing is, my 2004 was getting 60 mpg, until the epa changed the rules mid stream. suddenly, my mpg's dropped like a rock.:mad:
     
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    As others have already said, 2008 was when the EPA went to the 5-cycle test which includes higher top speed (up to 70 mph) and includes A/C usage.

    So all cars would have seen a revised number for 2008 (or 2009).

    There's a slight change for 2017 as well (change in the rolling calculation) but because it's not as drastic, I think some manufacturers are waiting until their cars are redesigned to update the numbers.
     
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