[OT] new vehicle weights

[soltwede@privateI.com (Night Shadow)]

> I doubt it since all VW wants know overweight cars
> that need all that luxury.  The Jetta is smaller than
> most competitors and it is still the heaviest.  I
> think it is even heavier than the WRX with AWD.  VW
> doesn't have plans for a light weight sports coupe
> since they probably see a bigger earning market with
> an SUV and Pheaton.

No, WRXs weigh in at 3300 lbs...Jettas are 2800 or more depending on
options.  Minis are 2500.  Currently the lightest car you can buy is a
Honda Insight, 1900 lbs.


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Eric
Northglenn, CO

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