c-lo Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Looks less ghey IMO. starting to look like a matrix http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/minisite/prius/?cid=Google_2010%20toyota%20prius 258k miles - Stock engine/minor suspension upgrades/original shocks/rear struts replaced at 222k/4 passenger side wheel bearings/3 clutches/1 radiator/3 turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I love it, want one to commute to work. A black one, limo tint, slam'd with chrome 20's!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandonhope16 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Eh, still not feeling it; its really the backside that gets me. Now honda is making one that looks almost identical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Still think its ugly, not as bad though. Hopefully my girl is gonna pick up the new VW diesel and we will be getting close to 50mpg freeway but in a better looking car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Certainly better than the new Insight. That thing is a turd. Finally, the Prius has some HP and so many goodies to choose from. Naturally, the options (like solar panels, LED headlights, Nav, etc.) will lead skeptics and critics to point out that the Prius could cost you over $30k and what's the point of spending that much on an eco car? But any car can be optioned to well above its base price with gizmos and comfort features. Even Civics, Cobalts, 3 series. http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/ma...0-toyota-prius Quote: Driven: The 70-MPG 2010 Toyota Prius What happens when you unleash a pack of automotive journalists on the newest hybrid on the block--and challenge them to beat the chief engineer's best fuel economy? If you plan it right--set a low bogey--you'll let journalists write the best story on the 2010 Toyota Prius from behind the wheel. The fuel economy story. That's exactly what Toyota did at the Napa unveiling of the new Prius, where car writers far and wide topped the engineer's 62.9 mpg by as much as 12 mpg. On a total loop of 33.2 miles, I logged in at 69.5 miles per gallon, without even really trying--just coasting to stops, accelerating very gradually and using the Prius' EV mode to coast into our host hotel. It's 70-mpg performance, if you're only counting two sig figs--and even that was strictly mid-pack. One pair of drivers hit 75.3 miles per gallon under vaguely real-world driving conditions. Fuel economy is what the 2010 Toyota Prius is all about. Even today, with gas back under $2 a gallon and hybrids selling way more slowly than in 2008, the Prius is still the sales champ of the gas-electric category. No other car even comes close, and no other car is so closely identified with greener driving. The news of the 51-mpg city rating for the Prius, and our mind-blowing economy ratings, simultaneously takes some air out of the lower-mileage 2010 Honda Insight and 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, while also also making us wonder why anyone would really need a plug-in Prius. The 2010 Prius is significantly improved over the prior car (confession: I'm an owner of a 2004 model) in dozens of small ways. Along with exceptional fuel economy, it benefits from a taller, more airy cabin and improved driving feel. It's also a more upscale effort in general, likely because of its close family relationship to the new 2010 Lexus HS 250h. At the same time, the new Prius is still a hybrid, in driving feel and in appearance. Some of the upgrades have cut down on utility, like the nicer center stack between driver and front passenger that reduces knee room. The biggest concern right now is price: exactly how much will the new Prius cost, and will top versions break the $30,000 barrier? Pricing comes later, as the Prius goes on sale in a few weeks. Until then, our Bottom Line on the 2010 Toyota Prius is that it ups the ante in the hybrid world with 51-mpg city fuel economy and a finer style. Get our hands-on road test on our 2010 Toyota Prius page, along with dozens of high-resolution photos. Personally, I think I'd prefer a Fusion hybrid. Sporty, got some HP, more fun to drive, but with decent fuel economy. Eh, still not feeling it; its really the backside that gets me. Now honda is making one that looks almost identical. And Hyundai. The design is aerodynamic, no doubt about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D0WNxSH1FT Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I was cruising on the highway today at 83mph...a woman in a Prius (w/ ski rack) passed me. I thought the point was to save gas and the environment? 85+ w/ ski rack = low mpg and excess CO2 emissions. Hypocrites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JessterCPA Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I'd get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactojesse Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Way better than the Insight. That thing is tiny, only 85 cubic feet of interior passenger space versus 96 cubic feet for the 2nd generation Prius. I'm not sure how much interior space the 3rd generation Prius has, but is on the same 106 inch wheelbase as the 2nd generation Prius, so it should be similar in size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I was cruising on the highway today at 83mph...a woman in a Prius (w/ ski rack) passed me. I thought the point was to save gas and the environment? 85+ w/ ski rack = low mpg and excess CO2 emissions. Hypocrites. 40 MPG in Prius as that speed is gonna be better than the 30 that you would probably get in a Camry. That reminds of Clarkson's test of the Prius against the M3. Completely. Run the Prius at full speed, of course its gonna use alot of gas. More gas than the car with the V8 engine that is designed to run at high speeds. A non hybrid eco car would do poorly in that test. I'd like to see them pit the M3 (or M5) against the GS450h and see who has the last laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Way better than the Insight. That thing is tiny, only 85 cubic feet of interior passenger space versus 96 cubic feet for the 2nd generation Prius. I'm not sure how much interior space the 3rd generation Prius has, but is on the same 106 inch wheelbase as the 2nd generation Prius, so it should be similar in size. The new Prius is on the Corolla chassis now apparently. So I guess the ride is alot a nicer. I can't complain about the 2nd gen. I've only logged a few hours behind the wheel, but I felt comfortable I liked it enough. However, it doesn't satisfy my urge to row my own gears and drive a sports sedan. Good for long highway trips though. My bro's fiance drives I-95 to work everday. 4 hours in the car. Averages about 55 MPG. Which is the whole point of that car. The new Insight only has 98 HP, compared to the Priui's 134. So why does the Insight only average 41 MPG when the Prius averages 50? Toyota def. has better engineering or Honda wanted to keep costs down so much so that they missed the whole point of a hybrid vehicle. A. It doesnt get all that impressive gas mileage. B. It's not used to supplement a potent V6 or V8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight705 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 more hp = less use of go pedal especially in situations of starting at lights, and freeway merging. plus hp/weight ratio is probably better in Prius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 And the 1.8L is just better fit than the previous 1.5L for highway cruising speeds. Should be nice. Perhaps that's the Insight's problem. A dinky 1.3L that is over worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I'd get one! Maybe I'll trade in the LGT for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-lo Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 Do it and I'll pull your dude card! I'd get one! Maybe I'll trade in the LGT for it 258k miles - Stock engine/minor suspension upgrades/original shocks/rear struts replaced at 222k/4 passenger side wheel bearings/3 clutches/1 radiator/3 turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I'd get one! Maybe I'll trade in the LGT for it I'd take a 300 HP Legacy hybrid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I'd take a 300 HP Legacy hybrid. LOL, they cant even make a legacy that can hit 300hp full gas from factory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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