Lost The Magic? 2012 Prius C Falls Short In Car And Driver Review

It’s not that we dislike fuel-sipping cars. Quite the opposite; in order to achieve high mpg numbers, economy cars generally possess properties we laud, such as a low curb weight and a manual transmission. Low grip and meager horsepower are part of the eco-friendly bargain, but they also mean the car’s limits can be fully exploited within the legal speed envelope. And they’re affordable. There are plenty of fuel-efficient cars on the market that we’d wholeheartedly recommend to a gearhead friend.



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chewy - 7/27/2012 5:02:56 PM

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Sounds like that magazine would probably pick the Prius C as its car of the year.

chewy - 7/27/2012 5:02:27 PM

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Was there magic in the first place?

MorePower - 7/27/2012 8:52:30 PM

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If you mean smoke & mirrors or parlor tricks, yes.

irishmike - 7/29/2012 2:12:19 PM

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I think the average Prius buyer is perfectly happy with their choice.

800over - 8/1/2012 9:51:11 AM

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I don't think most Prius driver's read Car and Driver. That's like Sportbike Magazine reviewing an electric scooter.