I would truly LOVE a Prius
I would truly LOVE a Prius pickup! I know two people who have owned Priuses, both second generation, I believe, about 2005 - ish; both were 4 door sedans; both owners averaged about 55 mpg in general driving. One lived in the Salt Lake City / Ogden UT area, while the other lived in Groveton TX. The guy in UT was rather overweight, and used the vehicle as a personal transport, usually back & forth to work (Ogden to SLC, daily, & return), while his wife, also a bit overweight, used it for local household errands. The guy in TX routinely hauled 4 - 6 bags of feed, each bag weighing about 50 pounds, a distance of about 40 miles one way, plus himself & his wife, for an total weigh of about 650 - odd pounds of load. I would like to see a more-or less standard small crew cab style of pickup, with a full seven foot long bed, that consistently achieves at least 55 MPG (single driver of average weight (225 pounds), a full gas tank, and a full AC load). Of course, the design should be tweaked for the best balance between highest MPG & occupant comfort. A really nice matching camper, fully loaded, would also be truly great addition! Thanks very much. Take care!