Toyota: Prius News
08-01-2008, 08:52 AM
#84
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What I don't understand about the Priuis is why can't Toyota just design the car to look like an everyday, normal car? Why does it have to be so painfully ugly? It doesn't make sense to me...
08-01-2008, 09:08 AM
#85
Originally Posted by mltk53
oh hell no! the back is hideous!
... but to me it looks exactly the same as the current one, except with funky headlights & taillights. I think the back is hideous on both of them.
08-01-2008, 09:14 AM
#86
Originally Posted by Sclass88
What I don't understand about the Priuis is why can't Toyota just design the car to look like an everyday, normal car? Why does it have to be so painfully ugly? It doesn't make sense to me...
So much for that being my next car. Too bad...
08-01-2008, 10:03 AM
#87
Originally Posted by Sclass88
What I don't understand about the Priuis is why can't Toyota just design the car to look like an everyday, normal car? Why does it have to be so painfully ugly? It doesn't make sense to me...
08-01-2008, 10:15 AM
#88
Drifting
Originally Posted by phile
You mean like how the first gen Prius looked like a sedan and didn't sell in numbers anywhere near the 2nd gen Prius? Unfortunately, people buy hybrids to be seen in a hybrid. Otherwise, the hideous current Prius wouldn't be selling the way it is.
08-01-2008, 11:52 AM
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Merged...
08-01-2008, 12:08 PM
#90
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Originally Posted by Sclass88
why not give the people something that is actually attractive instead of a a horrible, ugly one as pictured above in the redesign...
08-01-2008, 12:14 PM
#91
The sizzle in the Steak
meh
08-01-2008, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by sho_nuff1997
08-01-2008, 01:05 PM
#93
Originally Posted by sipark
Is the center stack actually off center? Towards the passenger? wtf?
Wow... that's what it looks like, yeah. Nice catch!
08-01-2008, 02:48 PM
#96
Originally Posted by Sclass88
Perhaps because the thought of Hybrid Technology was nowhere near what it is now. However, given that Toyota has masterfully marketed the Priuis nameplate, it makes me wonder why they stay with this design? When people first think of Hybrid, the first car that comes to mind is a Priuis... why not give the people something that is actually attractive instead of a a horrible, ugly one as pictured above in the redesign...
08-01-2008, 03:35 PM
#97
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Originally Posted by phile
Because as horrible as it looks, the wedge shape is the most aerodynamic and efficient for getting the most miles per gallon. It's why the Honda Insight looks the way it does, why the 2nd gen Prius (taking a page out of Honda's book) looks the way it does, and why the 3rd gen willl have the same shape, and why Honda's new upcoming small hybrid will also have the shape.
08-01-2008, 05:35 PM
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Why is the Navi screen tilted to the passenger side ? It's really the driver who is gonna use the Navi information.
08-01-2008, 05:50 PM
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May it's RHD in Japan, and the steering wheel got moved to the left side for other markets, but they didn't really think about it.
08-03-2008, 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by sho_nuff1997
i like the outside, but i cannot stand the inside. 
i think the center dash console idea make it easier for them to produce car for countries that the driver sit and drive on the other side from us. that said, i would never buy such car.
08-03-2008, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
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08-03-2008, 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by LuvMyTSX
Funny, I think it looks 100000x WORSE than the current version. 
Which I never though I would be saying.
08-04-2008, 08:29 AM
#104
Originally Posted by stangg172004
This has dropped the Prius’s EPA down by 25 percent to an average of 45mpg. This now puts the Toyota within spitting distance of cars like the Chevy Aveo, which costs less then half what the Prius costs.
This kid's exaggerating the facts for his term paper.
09-05-2008, 10:26 AM
#106
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Because as horrible as it looks, the wedge shape is the most aerodynamic and efficient for getting the most miles per gallon. It's why the Honda Insight looks the way it does, why the 2nd gen Prius (taking a page out of Honda's book) looks the way it does, and why the 3rd gen willl have the same shape, and why Honda's new upcoming small hybrid will also have the shape.
10-16-2008, 12:33 PM
#109
Looks like that's the only change to the outside...
10-16-2008, 01:11 PM
#110
Chloe @ 17mo
on the hood and roof of this car and it will still sell like hotcakes.
10-16-2008, 01:57 PM
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11-10-2008, 06:18 PM
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The sizzle in the Steak
Toyota to launch stand-alone Prius Brand
toyota moving forward with prius brand, new models
leftlane broke the news earlier this year that toyota had green lighted a new prius brand, and it looks as though toyota is determined to grow the brand into a full model lineup. The prius brand will of course include the ‘classic’ prius and a larger, more up-scale model, but toyota also intends to develop at least one or two entry-level models.
Although toyota still has the hybrid market on lock down, honda is preparing to launch some new hybrid models of its own, which could intrude on toyota’s territory. To make sure honda doesn’t surpass it in the hybrid race, toyota is planning a few new models of its own.
According to motor trend, toyota is currently developing a 2+2 coupe version of the prius, which would do battle with honda’s upcoming crz hybrid. The prius two-door would take on a much sleeker look than its sedan sibling, featuring a sloping roofline, lower ride height and generally more sporting proportions.
The prius coupe would use the same drivetrain found in the standard prius, but, thanks to a lighter curb weight, would have better performance figures than the ho-hum prius sedan.
Also in the works is a production version of the a-bat concept pickup truck. Toyota hasn’t yet nailed down which brand will get the production version of the a-bat hybrid truck, but it seems like the prius brand would be a perfect fit. However, scion is still in the running for the small truck.
No official word on when to expect the prius brand and its subsequent models, but sources have indicated toyota is targeting a 2012 launch date.
leftlane broke the news earlier this year that toyota had green lighted a new prius brand, and it looks as though toyota is determined to grow the brand into a full model lineup. The prius brand will of course include the ‘classic’ prius and a larger, more up-scale model, but toyota also intends to develop at least one or two entry-level models.
Although toyota still has the hybrid market on lock down, honda is preparing to launch some new hybrid models of its own, which could intrude on toyota’s territory. To make sure honda doesn’t surpass it in the hybrid race, toyota is planning a few new models of its own.
According to motor trend, toyota is currently developing a 2+2 coupe version of the prius, which would do battle with honda’s upcoming crz hybrid. The prius two-door would take on a much sleeker look than its sedan sibling, featuring a sloping roofline, lower ride height and generally more sporting proportions.
The prius coupe would use the same drivetrain found in the standard prius, but, thanks to a lighter curb weight, would have better performance figures than the ho-hum prius sedan.
Also in the works is a production version of the a-bat concept pickup truck. Toyota hasn’t yet nailed down which brand will get the production version of the a-bat hybrid truck, but it seems like the prius brand would be a perfect fit. However, scion is still in the running for the small truck.
No official word on when to expect the prius brand and its subsequent models, but sources have indicated toyota is targeting a 2012 launch date.