Wonder if the 2015 Prius will use one of these new (1.0L & 1.3L) engines? Toyota Develops Engines with Improved Thermal, Fuel Efficiency | TOYOTA Global Newsroom
Probably not. They are intended to be used in -small- cars, as I understood it. Think "Smartcar", Fiat 500, and other tiny toys.
One other thing, they are an -alternative- to a hybrid car. Removing the "hybrid cost overhead" (whatever that is!) without removing the fuel economy. So no, they would not be used in a hybrid car. Now, let's be clear, they will probably be using more advanced engine technology, and THAT may be used in a future Prius. But in hybrid form.
