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Redesigned Toyota Prius gets uncovered early
AutoWeek magazine web site ^ | October 16, 2008 | Dale Jewett

Posted on 10/16/2008 3:00:26 PM PDT by RayChuang88

The camouflage on the new Prius has come off a little sooner than Toyota had planned.

We've known for quite a while that Toyota was going to bring the new Prius to the Detroit auto show next January. And there's been no shortage of spy shots of well-covered prototypes. But the new Prius has gone naked.

The fans at priuschat.com posted pix of what was claimed to be redesigned Prius. And guess what? Toyota PR confirms that the photos are legit, although they won't say anything else about them.

(Excerpt) Read more at autoweek.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Science
KEYWORDS: greenerthanthou; pius; prius; toyota; transportation
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To: RayChuang88

Looks like the old prius with a different nose.

The biggest problem I have with the styling of the prius is the “too small” tires and wheels look.


21 posted on 10/16/2008 3:35:38 PM PDT by RobRoy
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To: RobRoy

But then, I drive I Scion xB so maybe I have no styling taste...


22 posted on 10/16/2008 3:36:06 PM PDT by RobRoy
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To: anoldafvet
how the heck do you fit in that ugly thing?

You don't, I haven't "fit" since the previous century, that's why I enjoy keeping a fleet of large American beauties up and running just to shove it in face of these monsters.

All the while being very comfy doin' it it roomy old world style.

I suggest everyone do the same.

It's actually cheaper than going into debt for crap, which the problem in the first place on all levels, n'est pas?

Please excuse my French.

23 posted on 10/16/2008 3:45:18 PM PDT by norraad ("What light!">Blues Brothers)
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To: americanophile
...and its still ugly!

Well, it is a case of function over form. Toyota designed the Prius like this for two reasons: 1) lower aerodynamic drag and 2) it allows for a true hatchback design, which means when you fold down the rear seats you get a BIG rear cargo space.

I've driven a 2008 Prius and it has surprising "pep," especially from standing start.

24 posted on 10/16/2008 3:46:10 PM PDT by RayChuang88
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To: RayChuang88

Still an ugly ricegrinder.


25 posted on 10/16/2008 3:47:49 PM PDT by Proud2BeRight
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To: Frantzie
Here's the problem with those European diesel cars: they don't meet our emission control standards. European diesel-powered cars spew out quite a bit more NOx pollutants than gasoline-powered cars, and most of them lack diesel articulate filters, which means a lot of unhealthy diesel soot in the air (as the Swiss have found out especially in winter in their high-altitude Alpine valleys).

We can make diesel engines meet American emission control standards, but the emission control systems are complex and very costly--so much so that you'll be better off with a Toyota Prius or Honda's new Insight family car due next spring.

26 posted on 10/16/2008 3:50:23 PM PDT by RayChuang88
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To: RayChuang88

If I want gas mileage I’ll ride a motorcycle and not one of those pretent gas-sippers that waste as much gas as any cars does and pollutes the environment more than a Hummer. When I drive, I want comfort and safety, so I drive better vehicles.


27 posted on 10/16/2008 3:52:57 PM PDT by CodeToad
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To: CodeToad
Look, if I really wanted to save gas I'll be travelling around in one of these:

KYMCO People S 125 scooter:


28 posted on 10/16/2008 4:10:03 PM PDT by RayChuang88
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To: RayChuang88

They’re still plagiarizing the Aztek’s rear end, I see.


29 posted on 10/16/2008 4:59:49 PM PDT by JoJo Gunn (War is sometimes necessary for weeding out the horrifically stupid.)
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To: RtWngr
Dilbert Fungible
30 posted on 10/16/2008 5:13:19 PM PDT by SunTzuWu
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To: anoldafvet
I’m 6’4”, how the heck do you fit in that ugly thing?

I'm 6'4" and I fit fine in the current design Prius and surprisingly the Smart Car too. The Smart Car was a little tight.

31 posted on 10/16/2008 5:17:17 PM PDT by Tatze (I'm in a state of taglinelessness!)
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To: Rinnwald
Is a 4 (5 or 6) on the floor, with a grinning skull shift knob, too much to ask?

Not only isn't it too much to ask, any car that isn't available with a stick isn't worth considering at all.

*sigh* I am such a dinosaur.

See ya down at the tar pit!

32 posted on 10/17/2008 4:35:06 AM PDT by Fresh Wind (McDole/Palin 2008!!)
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To: anoldafvet
I’m 6’4”, how the heck do you fit in that ugly thing?

Like you do in any small car - one on each foot!

33 posted on 10/17/2008 4:40:10 AM PDT by Andonius_99 (There are two sides to every issue. One is right, the other is wrong; but the middle is always evil.)
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