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Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by RRxing, Jun 11, 2020.

  1. RRxing

    RRxing Senior Member

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    Saw a commercial on TV last night touting ALL of Toyota's hybrid vehicles...EXCEPT THE PRIUS!?!?!
     
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    john1701a Prius Guru

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    Makes sense.

    Toyota wants to draw attention to the fact that they have hybrid models of their popular traditional vehicles.
     
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    Yup.

    Plus the gen4 platform has been out for 4+ years so it's (relatively) well known and old news.

    Also, this thread is useless without pics (umm, video).
     
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  4. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Well, it is the oldest new hybrid in the line from 2016. The Camry, Avalon, RAV4 and Highlander are all newer.
     
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    I'm no marketing genius (I just play one online), but I think showing all available hybrid options might increase interest/$ale$, especially in these interesting times.
     
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    If I wasn't driving a Std Rng Plus Model 3 that I traded in my last, 2017 Prius Prime, I might care.

    Bob Wilson
     
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    actually - their pick up is one of the most popular (not to even bother mentioning their behemoth Sequoia) vehicles - even as many traditional /hatchback sales "settle in" so to speak (prius c /prius v axed) ...... but I have yet (& would LOVE) to hear if / when the pickups / big stuff will be hybridized. THAT'S where REAL mog's get saved. For example, the std Chrysler minivan gets very tepid mileage, whereas the plug-in minivan? It is usually it's above 60mpg blended;

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    Sadly - the sedan is much less envogue that it was just a few years ago. Buyers don't mind getting an efficient vehicle - as long as it has tons & tons of interior room, & sits up higher than sedans. Thank goodness Toyota finally plugged in there RAV4 at least. That's a real Saving Grace
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    Could be because the Prius will no longer be a hybrid? I’ve heard more than one rumor the LQ Concept will morph into the Prius as a BEV. It’s kind of strange looking but no where’s near as strange as the LQ Concept is. The rear wheel won’t be covered.


    iPad ? Pro
     
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