Did Toyota Prius Driver Fake Unintended Acceleration?

[sbergman27]

just tell them "I wish it had intended acceleration :( "

I've seen a few pot shots aimed at the Yaris' engine power and performance. Even the mpgomatic.com guy did it in his "50 mpg in a Yaris?" video. But my 1.5L sedan with automatic maintains 75 mph on a 4% - 6% uphill grade just fine when traversing mountain passes in Colorado. The cruise control does periodically go W.O.T. during the ascent. But it doesn't have to hold it there, by any means. The car has way more acceleration for getting *on* a 75 MPH Interstate than I would ever need. So... what more could anyone want? A larger engine would result in significantly higher pumping losses under normal conditions and we wouldn't be getting the impressive fuel economy that we do. Be careful what you wish for.

-Steve