2015 Toyota NS4 Advanced Plug-In Updates, Photos & Videos!

to me the NS4 ( 4 as P4? ;-p ) looks 1 size bigger then the prius
will this reallt be the P4 of just a new camry plugin

 

I skeptical. For one thing, the NS4 that Toyota has shown thus far is a 2012 concept. I'd expect that Toyota will reveal an updated version at the New York Show????

Personally, I favor the bright red artist depiction below. It most definitely bears NS4 inspiration, but appears to me to be a natural evolution. Time will tell.

Also personally, I would have to think long an hard before I would pay extra for a plug-in.

http://www.priusfreunde.de/portal/images/fbfiles/images/Prius_4-20131025.JPG

 

Personally, I'd be looking for something slightly "upmarket" for my next car. I have had my Prius Gen3 for over 4 years now and feel an upgrade is due.

Prius Gen4 would be good, NS4 would be better especially if it gives a bit more refinement at the expense of mpg, I will not go with Prius Gen4 if the interior is prone to rattle or the plastics seem too thin. I can understand why Prius would be made that way - it is (and will be) the ultimate statement of efficiency and green credentials.

I also have the Lexus LF-NX hybrid on my radar, yes it might not appeal to everyone but it just might be the exact combination of features I need. The question is whether the NX will benefit from the next generation of HSD tech. It is supposed to be out in 2014 which can only mean one of two things:

1. The Lexus LF-NX will not carry Prius Gen 4 HSD technology
2. Prius Gen 4 will be out in 2014 and its technology carried over to LF-NX

I am really hoping it will be (2)

 

I am ready for the Gen IV my Gen III will be 5 years old in May and I expect to have about 180,000 on it by then.

 

Fascinating. My "III" is about the same age, but has far fewer miles.

I'm curious. Obviously you have gone through several set's of tires. Is the HV battery original? Any major problems? Any oil consumption? Any reduction in fuel efficiency? How about the body ... and major rattles? Is most of the miles highway?

Share with us what you can.

 

Sign me up as well!

 

Have owned 3 Prius and 1 Camry Hybrid. The Prius is a great all round car but suffers from poor handling which the automotive press relentlessly criticizes. Hopefully, Gen IV will improve the hadling with lower center of gravity, lighter weight and rear independent suspension. Currently drive a Civic, my wife drives the Camry and my daughter an 08 Prius. Would go back to driving a Prius if it looked like the NS4 and handled like the Civic. Would also buy one for my daughters graduation in August. Are you listening Toyota?

 

Which August WPON1963? Next year or this? Prius IV gen most likely not this august for sure. Edmunds and other sites that look at the planned release schedule say consistently **late** 2014. I'm guessing fall and an announcement maybe in April or summer. What is getting me excited is the confirmation of the whole new Prius line, C, V, PiP and liftback. It's only confirmed that the PiP and liftback will have a revolutionary change, not sure about C or V.

But I hope the V is the 7-8 seater they have elsewhere

 

v and c are not due for a total redesign. v hasn't even been out three years and the c less than that.

 

I only source this: Schedule of 2015 Model Year Changes - Edmunds.com

 

I would assume if Toyota has a whole new HSD design, then the entire Prius line would be upgraded.


iPad ? HD

 

True, but if it includes the 1.8L and 1.5L ICE that's only found in the Prius then the assumption wouldn't be that far off.


iPad ? HD

 

The following is all suposition: (Including a few assumptions that may not be factual).

If memory serves me, the G3 Prius was introduced in model year 2010. It was introduced with an upgraded and larger ICE, motor-generators (MG), and hybrid electronics. The v and the c were not yet on the market. When they were introduced, the v used the same ICE, MG's and hybrid system, and the c used a smaller ICE. I'm not sure about the MG's, but I assume the same hybrid system was used, although tweaked to the smaller components.

I would presume that at such time as the G4 is introduced, the v's ICE, MG and hybrid system would be upgraded as well, even though it has been on the market for shorter than the hatchback. I'm not sure about the c.

I would expect that a big question would be the assembly line. IF .... the hatchback and the v are assembled on the same assembly line, I would certainly expect them to have the same ICE, MG and hybrid electronics.

Can anyone comment, but with facts?

 

Yep makes sense. It'll be interesting to find out what Lexus does with their CT200h that uses the same 1.8 litre HSD setup. They'll probably follow along about 6 months later. Unless they take advantage of all those supercharger patents they've been filing.

 

I suspect many will disagree, but I think Toyota made a marketing error in naming the "v" the v and the "c" the c. In my mind, they are all variations of the same vehicle (although I know that is not entirely correct). But that's my point .... The way they have structured it, it is cumbersome to upgrade the hatchback without upgrading, specifically the "v."

It has been reported that Toyota wants the PRIUS name to be a "brand name" not just a "model name." It would have been easy to have a Prius Victory. or Velocity, or Vision (for example). Many Ford vehicles share components, are assembled on the same assembly line, yet bear their now destination .... and consequently have their own identity and followers. And more to my point, they are not waiting for the v and c introduction before they can upgrade. I for one, cannot understand why the v and the c would not be upgraded along with the G4. That sounds like "politics" not engineering.

On a side note, perhaps "v" means something in Japan, but I would guess the average American buyer is confused by the "v." It is V, Roman for five, or "v" signifying no telling what? Granted names are hard to find that catch the publics fancy, but "GTO" Stingray, Cobra, Shelby, and so many great Ferrari model names, are all public favorites. I just don't see a throng singing praises to the "v."

Just my opinion.

 

I get confused when people say they have the Prius V, because I think of the regular liftback with some upgrade option. I know of the Prius IV and III but that's just options. V was supposed to be versatile and in other countries it's the Alpha and Prius + which made more sense. C for city...yeah the letters confuse me as well.

Now we're all waiting for the Prius IV, or is the the Prius 4th

 

I'm starting to feel as though my PIP was a bit of a test-model. It looks like the NS4 is more than a 4th gen Prius. Judging from the pictures, I'd bet it has an even lower drag coefficient.

It makes more sense to keep the number of variants low, therefore why produce non plug-in models? Different sizes would make sense, as the Prius c, Prius and Prius v models each fit a different demographic. As efficient as the Prius already is, I've always felt that there was a lot more room for further development.

 

It could be something so mundane as "c" for compact and "v" for van, versatile, or very big.