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Originally Posted by qwikz28
Revised ratings cut the XFI to 47, and the regular to 40. Still impressive and unmatched by any non-hybrid gasoline car out today.
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Your definitely correct about the low weight, which is why the XFI is the city mileage champ. But on the highway, its all about rolling resistance and aero. But no modern cars are as aerodynamic as something like my CRX HF(rated at 49 hwy under the new system i believe, but im still averaging 52-55 mixed) or the first generation insight. Even the modern prius and insight have yet to match the low drag numbers. so thats what i was getting at with the modern engineering thing. Its more of a choice based on style than a safety requirement. Not arguing either just saying the trend is not headed in the right direction yet...super aero plus diesel power