4th generation coming 2015!

Oh no, I wish it said the guys in the Prius camo car easily evaded the photographers, not 'tried to evade'.

Hey, you're a week early

 

We're calling Tony "Schultz" from now on ("I know nothing, NOTHING!").

 

Actually I think I might be part of that 25%. I signed up for Toyota Owners Information probably six or seven years ago and periodically get surveys about up coming models mainly Prius for my input and comments. No pictures or real info, just questions. Judging by the questions, you get a pretty good picture of what they (Toyota) is thinking about. I thought all of you were doing that also.

It comes in the form of an email. A link takes you to the Toyota site and it usually take about 5 or 10 minutes to complete. There is also a section for comments and what you would like to see on future models about the subject.

That is why way back I thought the new gen IV might have a AWD option and there was a lot of questions in several surveys about AWD and what I would want and how it should work.

I remember one survey over a year ago asking about smart phone interaction. There were a lot of questions about connectivity. My comment was I would like to see my Iphone work as my key fob. I wrote a pretty long explanation and suggestion. We will see if it had any effect.

 

I do recall something like that now. If I fill out the same survey, it may get different answers now. I forgot what I filled in.

 

Quick, run for Congress while you're STILL so eminently qualified (wink,wink)!

 

Tony's company also rickroll because he has experience with that.

 

I like what I see of the new Volt so I might not be here if it takes Toyota too much longer. Haven't tried on the Volt yet but will as soon as it is available. Drove the i3 and fell in love but cannot justify the cost. Hurry Toyota or I may not get Prius number four.

 

Different research set than what I am referencing. Good to see you participate in the Owner's research though! Thanks!!

Erica

 

Hi everyone,

I just recieved the information from the german Prius forum, that a pic has been posted on Twitter today:


The message reads: "#Pretest vehicle with belgian license plate driving around in Cologne? New Toyota Prius?"

Interesting background: The HQ of Toyota Motor Europe is in Brussels, Belgium; the HQ of Toyota Germany is in Cologne.

Hmm, not sure if this is just another test mule...

 

Good eye...also, the rear door does not align with the front door accent line...looks like back door is an obvious "red herring."

 

This rear quarter window says: maybe a 4-door trunk version in addition to the Liftback, if battery is small enough to fit between front passenger seats or under the rear seat(Prius c), e.g.

Scion’s Double-Take at New York International Auto Show

 

The door handles, or levers, look like they came off of a barn.

I'm still skeptical.

 

The pictures look like a Prius. Not a completely radical change to the design overall. Sure it's probably changed a lot, but some people on various sites were suggesting it'd be something almost completely different.

I was all set to wait, perhaps even to 2017, but then my trusty 2004 Prius got destroyed. So, I bought a 2012 Prius Plug-in. Actually, the plan was to buy a used lower-end Prius or Prius v and then possibly resell it in 2017 or so if Gen 4 Prius blew me away - got AWD. However, instead I lucked into a low mileage tricked out PiP (which is extremely rare here) in great condition, and plan on keeping it for a while.

In fact, our attention has turned partially to small SUVs like the RAV4, since that's what the wife wants. She won't be buying a Prius.

 

The new photo matches the one taken in L.A. and posted here a while back. I think the rounded rear door window allows for visibility that has been reduced by flattening the hatch. Essentially the door is reshaped to match the curve of the roofline.

 

That entire rear is a skin job. The real shape could be just about anything underneath it. That glass could easily be an overlay over the REAL glass profile.

IOW, it doesn't tell us much of anything except the maximum size of the profile and MAYBE the final position of the door handles.

 

I honestly don't understand why Toyota decided to redesign the Prius. It was function over form. That's a big selling point imo. I've often gladly proclaimed how pleased I am that my Toyotas are appliances. They just work and are exceptionally reliable.

The Prius was designed for the best MPG. Would have been nice if Toyota just embraced that. Screw the people who want "sportier" styling. Achieving the best MPG and aerodynamics should be the main goal.

I'll be disappointed If the redesign sacrifices the drag coefficient for fancier styling.

 

Sorry but the point of a car company is to sell cars. Although I actually like the Prius styling, I'd say the number 1 criticism of it is the styling. If Toyota can improve the styling without significantly compromising function then that's excellent.