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And don't forget the leading Japanese micro/Kei car maker..Suzuki.(C'mon Swift!!...)]]>Sep 20th 2006 8:54AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/
when did subaru become a usual suspect? offering a broad range of products in the US is not exactly what they're known for]]>Sep 20th 2006 9:13AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/
Yes, but I don't think the average American would fit in it.
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In this case, now there is no doubt that Ford would be allowed to bring the Ka, if they ever want to do so.]]>Sep 20th 2006 9:27AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/
The flat vertical rear ends on these cars make the coefficient of drag horrible, hurting highway mileage. Also, city mileage is affected only by the weight of the car, not the size.

Some of the most important things for mileage are the engine and the transmission gearing. Small turbo engines and 6, 7 or even 8 (Lexus) speed transmissions are the real key to fuel efficiency in America.

I'm glad these cars will be available, and they are good for NY, Chicago and SF, but they aren't the solution that people think they will be.

Example: The Corolla and Yaris get the same fuel economy.]]>Sep 20th 2006 9:34AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/Sep 20th 2006 9:46AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/
Just as a side note, awhile back GM said that they were going to be paying attention to how smart was received here in the States. If other competitors come and are met with some success, the word out of GM was that they'd import the next generation of the Chevy Matiz (whatever it will be called or look like). The Matiz was recently redesigned and has done well for Chevy in Europe thanks to it's price -- I wonder if GM could convince the UAW to allow them to imoprt the car if they did in fact need to fill that segment?]]>Sep 20th 2006 9:47AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/
Incorrect statement. Corolla = 0.30. Yaris = 0.29.
The Yaris is lighter by 300 lb, and does get 2 mpg better in the city.
However I don't know why the highway mpg is not higher. Maybe the transmission top gear.]]>Sep 20th 2006 9:52AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/I think it looks like a cat, complete with whiskers.
This car should be a hit in cities like New York and San Francisco.]]>Sep 20th 2006 9:52AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/Sep 20th 2006 9:58AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/Sep 20th 2006 10:07AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/Sep 20th 2006 10:12AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/Sep 20th 2006 10:13AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drag_coefficient]]>Sep 20th 2006 10:18AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/
And, I agree, we need more choices in the B segment here.]]>Sep 20th 2006 10:21AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/It's a lovely car.

http://www.auto-power-girl.com/]]>Sep 20th 2006 10:26AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/
Honda didn't respond to Scion nor Toyota Sequoia.

Honda isn't about world domination. Autoblog do your research.]]>Sep 20th 2006 10:29AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/
Corolla
Yaris
Aygo

Why did we actually make Scion again?]]>Sep 20th 2006 11:35AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/
I'd love a microcar for the college campus. I think there is a market for small cars that get good gas mileage. However, I'd love to see automakers offer more small diesels like they get over there in Europe. It's hard to argue with getting 70mpg out of a sub-sub compact!]]>Sep 20th 2006 11:40AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/toyota-aygo-may-make-it-to-u-s/
You're kidding yourself if you think fuel prices will stay low beyond the November elections.]]>Sep 20th 2006 11:48AM