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Old 01-10-11, 09:51 PM
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Looks like a winner, I can see many use that as their taxi cab mobiles. The Toyota Matrix will probably killed off for this.
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
I like this past the weird front. I hope this is close to the production car. Since its smaller it will likely get more MPG too.

Looks kind of like the Leaf 2.0. Good to see Toyota advancing the Prius line.
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Old 01-11-11, 09:59 AM
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Looks quite nice IMHO (somewhat slightly better design than the original Prius sedan)

HOWEVER
Lack of third row seats will definitely lower potential sales in Europe
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Old 01-11-11, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by speedflex
Looks kind of like the Leaf 2.0. Good to see Toyota advancing the Prius line.
Yeah cause of the color and those headlights. The car seems pretty close to the green FT-CH that debuted last Jan.

 
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prius v with same power as current prius will be dog slow.
i also can't believe they're carrying on with the center guages. i think they should be BANNED unless the car comes with heads up display because the driver has to look away from the road just to tell their speed.

a hugely unimaginative design it combines ugly and quirky at the same time.

it will sell well.
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Old 01-11-11, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
prius v with same power as current prius will be dog slow.
i also can't believe they're carrying on with the center guages. i think they should be BANNED unless the car comes with heads up display because the driver has to look away from the road just to tell their speed.

a hugely unimaginative design it combines ugly and quirky at the same time.

it will sell well.
To be fair, the center digital display has been a "trademark" of the Prius for a while now. These are not as bad as the center gauges on a Yaris for example. There haven't been that many complaints about the Prius gauge position so I think most consumers are fine with them, unlike the Yaris.
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Toyota is selling what's left of its soul with these hybrids. They honestly dont need a "Prius Family". Makes me sick to see what this company has become in this past decade.
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Old 01-11-11, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Bdub215
Toyota is selling what's left of its soul with these hybrids. They honestly dont need a "Prius Family". Makes me sick to see what this company has become in this past decade.
Interesting opinion, apparently ignoring the coming Toyota sports cars over the next few years .
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Any word on MSRP for the Pruis V?
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i like the Prius C as a small, economical DD while having ridiculous stuff for the nights out and the weekends...
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Old 01-11-11, 11:32 PM
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Default Toyota Prius revealed C Concept car

Toyota Prius revealed C Concept car at 2011 Detroit Auto Show,Toyota Prius C where C stands for city-centric. see images...



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Old 01-11-11, 11:52 PM
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Prius C should look great when it comes to production. That goofy concept front end would definitely change for production.

I really have to say that resin moonroof is genius idea on the Prius V.

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Any word on MSRP for the Pruis V?
No official word yet, but we can guess. Prius base MSRP is 22.8K, Venza base MSRP is 26.6K and Sienna base MSRP is 24.5K. I think Prius V MSRP will be in the 23-24K range. I can't imagine base MSRP much more than 24K.
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Old 01-12-11, 04:41 AM
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I'd buy the Prius C in a heartbeat. Even as it is styled now. Yes, the styling, particularly up front is extreme but I think it works. That coming from someone who absolutely hates the Leaf's design. The C just puts it altogether much better. This would be a brilliant segment buster for Toyota appealing to those that wouldn't otherwise consider a Prius (myself). And better MPG to boot!

I hope Toyota doesn't water it down too much, because this will likely be my next car.
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Originally Posted by -J-P-L-
I'd buy the Prius C in a heartbeat. Even as it is styled now. Yes, the styling, particularly up front is extreme but I think it works. That coming from someone who absolutely hates the Leaf's design. The C just puts it altogether much better. This would be a brilliant segment buster for Toyota appealing to those that wouldn't otherwise consider a Prius (myself). And better MPG to boot!

I hope Toyota doesn't water it down too much, because this will likely be my next car.
Keep in mind that Prius C is slightly smaller than current Yaris, it should have more interior space though.
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Old 01-12-11, 07:55 AM
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Toyota would do well to scrap Scion and start Prius as a sub-brand.
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