Comments on: 2010 Toyota Prius US pricing announced

By: figjam

figjam — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 21:47:22 +0000

“cupid stunt” you mustn’t get out much, every manufacturer apart from those going bankrupt are looking at hybrid technology as the way of the future in 10 years time every manufacter will have at least 1 hybrid in there range!

By: Pauly

Pauly — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:52:41 +0000

I personally think the new Prius looks more like a normal car (maybe abit more unique and high tech looking), then the current Prius.

The current prius in my mind, seems more like a science expiriment, it never seemed like a finish product in my mind, the overall exterior look left me cold.

The new one though… I dont mind.

But you definitly need those 17″ alloys on it to make it look better. Those standard 15″ plastic things look shocking!

By: Cupid Stunt

Cupid Stunt — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:09:38 +0000

Toyota seemingly continue conning unwary folk about the merits of petrol hybrids. The overall performance and green issues are simply not met by the Prius. That’s exactly why most other manufacturers are not pushing this quite so hard.
Toyotas biggest green farce!!

By: figjam

figjam — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:59:47 +0000

if you think this is ugly what does that make the new kia soul, subaru impreza, nissan tida, nissan micra and holden barina? the prius is a work of art next to these! its all about making the car more fuel efficant!

By: figjam

figjam — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:43:05 +0000

so “hummerbug” what do you drive a P76! class act mate!

By: Ron Flat

Ron Flat — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:27:32 +0000

When your not driving this thing, the Prius’ convenient wedge-shaped proportions make it suitable for use as a door stop.

By: SamR

SamR — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:21:13 +0000

Come on guys if this car is ugly what is a Suburu Impreza?

It’s an honest attempt at a fuel efficient car. It is not a sports car.

Is it the answer? No.

Does it get us to the answer sooner? I would say yes.

By: AAA

AAA — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:20:42 +0000

This got to be the most technologically advanced car, at any price.

By: crusty

crusty — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:16:40 +0000

This is borderline clown car , the front is an abomination , earlier models looked clean and tecky this is sad .

Then again a lot of japanese cars have got this bulky hard edge tank look alah the new nissan maxima ,scuby liberty , accord and maz 6 all trying to be big cars when they are not really

By: Myke

Myke — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:52:58 +0000

^Our cars cost more than the US most/all of the time, the Prius will probably start around $40k for us.

By: Captain Mainwaring

Captain Mainwaring — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:52:26 +0000

I’m struggling with how Toyota, the world’s most successful carmaker, has managed to make this new Prius so much uglier than the one it replaces. In no way does this one showcase the technology in the way that its predecessor did on introduction. In fact even the cheaper new Honda Insight looks so much more appealing.

By: RoFlmaTiC

RoFlmaTiC — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:04:24 +0000

I think the poor power / displacement is because the engine runs on the atkinson cycle which uses significantly less fuel.

Honda should be worried given their attempts to undercut the prius with the insight have almost been negated, if that is the actual prius base price.

By: SteveH

SteveH — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:47:34 +0000

I think with only 73 kw from 1.8lt they are aiming for economy rather than performance. I suppose they are relying on the electric motor to make up the difference

By: Mitch

Mitch — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:30:51 +0000

a 1.8 making 73kw isnt much.

By: Hummerbug

Hummerbug — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 03:42:17 +0000

This would have to be one of the ugliest cars in the world!Toyboata !