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#277 of 311 Re: the 2009 Prius is now available in canada! [sr1945] by jaxs1 Sep 08, 2008 (6:49 pm)
Replying to: sr1945 (Sep 04, 2008 7:00 am) Why don't they change this message board name to 2010 since the 2009 Prius can be talked about in the other Prius message boards along with the 2004-2008s?
#278 of 311 Lets do it this way by pf_flyer HOST Sep 09, 2008 (6:02 am)
We really don't want to spawn a bunch of topics by model year like 2009 Engine problems, etc. So what I'll do is rename this one to have it deal with future models. That way it will slide along year to year.
#279 of 311 My idea of a future Prius by t_wrx Oct 14, 2008 (10:04 am)
I am waiting for the 2010 or later model Prius. The '09 will be about the same as the '06 - '08. The new technology I am waiting to come on line is the new polyphase non-permanent magnet motor developed for the aircraft industry. Much lighter, much more torque, can run low or high speed without overheating. Could also eliminate the need for a transmission. Imagine a new engine on the front & rear axles for AWD! Also, the new Li-Ion batteries may be in use by then along with plug & play charging. Then you have solar panels on the roof (molded into the profile).   Then lighten the assembly by using more aluminum and/or composites. I would also add a little shape to the body with some wheel opening flares. Also, Toyota should build an "El Camino"style variant. The Prius body would fit the needs well.   You can only dream since bean counters, not car guys decide what they will offer us.
#280 of 311 Expect it to look like this by larsb Oct 16, 2008 (10:09 am)
This is the next Prius, verified by 'Yota:     Full Story here Replies to this message: raychuang00 (Oct 16, 2008 12:27 pm) backy (Oct 16, 2008 12:39 pm) dmathews3 (Oct 16, 2008 2:51 pm) kdhspyder (Oct 16, 2008 3:01 pm)
#281 of 311 Re: Expect it to look like this [larsb] by raychuang00 Oct 16, 2008 (12:27 pm)
Replying to: larsb (Oct 16, 2008 10:09 am) What I find very interesting about the new Prius is that in typical Toyota fashion, they only "evolved" the styling of the car so it looks a lot like the current model. (I mean, compare the current Corolla sedan with the previous generation model--they both share a lot of the same styling). If you look at only the side profile of the new Prius to the current model, it would take very close inspection to tell the difference between the two.   The new Prius does borrow the new corporate nose design from the Camry and Yaris hatchback models, though. Replies to this message: backy (Oct 16, 2008 12:39 pm)
#282 of 311 Re: Expect it to look like this [raychuang00] by backy Oct 16, 2008 (12:39 pm)
Replying to: raychuang00 (Oct 16, 2008 12:27 pm) There are limits to what Toyota could do with the styling given that they had to retain the basic shape to retain the hatch configuration and for low drag. We can't see the rear from this photo, but the front looks significantly different than the current Prius. You could make a similar comment for other makes, e.g. BMW--the side profiles of their sedans haven't changed much in 20 years, but their styling has evolved.
#283 of 311 The design... by kdhspyder Oct 16, 2008 (2:43 pm)
One of the most loved features of the current Prius, as opposed to the Gen 1 or HCH for example, is the fact that it's a 5 door hatchback. The one monumental error that they could have made - but did not - was to change that configuration to a 4 door sedan.   From the sales side, the hatchback configuration is one of the best points to differentiate the Prius from just about any other fuel efficient vehicle on the road. The following are true stories of what can be put inside a Gen2 Prius... ..43" flat screen TV, golf clubs, briefcase and two adults ..6 surfboards and 3 surfers ..12 sixfoot folding tables and 40 folding chairs ..fully assembled bicycle and golf clubs ..3 adults and six pieces of luggage for a summer overseas ..I'm sure that there are more...   And then with all that it still gets 35-45 mpg fully loaded.   Toyota was smart not to diddle around in changing the basic design. It's a proven winner. Now they may be sneaky and add some additional designs for those that are put off by the current look. Those that want a more traditional look yet still want 45-60 mpg might go for a smaller 4 door sedan or even a 2 door coup which may be soon to follow. Replies to this message: raychuang00 (Oct 16, 2008 4:09 pm)
#284 of 311 Re: Expect it to look like this [larsb] by dmathews3 Oct 16, 2008 (2:51 pm)
Replying to: larsb (Oct 16, 2008 10:09 am) Hard to really tell from the picture but it sure doesn't look like much of a trunk. Replies to this message: kdhspyder (Oct 16, 2008 3:01 pm)
#285 of 311 Re: Expect it to look like this [dmathews3] by kdhspyder Oct 16, 2008 (3:01 pm)
Replying to: dmathews3 (Oct 16, 2008 2:51 pm) It's the same size as the current Prius with a new nose, slightly more raked profile, different sheetmetal on the sides and what appears to be a 'lifted butt'. It's the interior and what's under the hood that will be significantly different.
#286 of 311 Re: The design... [kdhspyder] by raychuang00 Oct 16, 2008 (4:09 pm)
Replying to: kdhspyder (Oct 16, 2008 2:43 pm) From the sales side, the hatchback configuration is one of the best points to differentiate the Prius from just about any other fuel efficient vehicle on the road. The following are true stories of what can be put inside a Gen2 Prius... ..43" flat screen TV, golf clubs, briefcase and two adults ..6 surfboards and 3 surfers ..12 sixfoot folding tables and 40 folding chairs ..fully assembled bicycle and golf clubs ..3 adults and six pieces of luggage for a summer overseas ..I'm sure that there are more...    And then with all that it still gets 35-45 mpg fully loaded.   Or in short, the current Prius and the new model can survive a trip to a warehouse store like Costco or Sam's Club. (Every time I go to Costco I saw a large number of Prius cars in the parking lot.)

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