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It seems like it is swimming Prius’s around now. So, does it make sense to buy now or should you wait. Seems like everyone I know is asking. It’s not an easy decision because the area is innovating so fast. Net, net, if you can wait, the 2008 Prius looks pretty amazing.

• 2008 Prius. Autoblog reports that the 2008 model will have significant tweaks, so if you can wait, sounds like you might want to. They are going to tune the shape to make it more aerodynamic. Also they are going to go from a 1.5 liter to 1.8 liter engine and with changes to newer batteries they want to get to 80mpg and there might to solar or plug-in options available.

  Soultek reports a 30% mileage improvement by moving to Li-ion batteries from NiMH so more power, less weight and that the drive train itself will be half the weight and half the cost

  Asahi reports that there mjight be a station wagon or a minivan sometime later, but that early in 2008, you should see this new Prius.

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