Featured Next Gen Prius will be revealed in Japan on 11/16!

can we believe it?

 

Please don't be ugly, please don't be ugly, please don't be ugly...

 

From the Link: "It is almost certain that the price of the new Prius will be higher than the current one, and there is a high possibility that it will not hit the price range for those who are particular about fuel efficiency. Because it emphasizes sportiness and texture, there is concern that existing fans who were attracted to practicality and economy will leave." トヨタ新型プリウスは11/16発表か!!サイズや燃費＆試乗した感想も入手 | MOBY [モビー]

 

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1) Why do you care?
2) I've gotten more positive comments on the look of my 2017 Prime than on any other car I've ever owned, including a classic show car.

I'd prefer cost-effective, practical and efficient over all else. That's what led me to buy my 2004 and 2017 Priuses.

 

i have never recieved a positive comment, but maybe it's the gen 3 styling

 

From what I read about the 2.0 - it's not as economical in Corolla as the 1.8. Corolla this month is getting an "upgraded" version of the 1.8l PRIUS engine - with more kW, more Nm - AND about 10% worse economy. Corolla Cross with 2.0 isn't particularly impressive with economy.

Part of the reason I cancelled my Corolla order.

 

If the recent renders we've been seeing in the interwebs are anything to go by, it won't be.

 

I agree - it should be the first range extender or full EV from Toyota.

 

I've worked on a 2017 before... They didn't make it as ugly as a few years before that, but when it comes to ugly it's not just how it looks, it's how the corners of the car can survive a minor impact and based on that alone, your car is ugly.

Wanna make a bet that Gen2 Prius will be longest lasting Prius ever built?

Exactly...

When was the last time you looked at a pretty face and admired the texture! Lol... Toyota is gonna fail so hard if "texture" is their sense of what make an aesthetic design look beautiful.

 

Nice I’m in the market for a new car in 2023

 

So don't hit anything.

 

has toyota lost its way?

 

In which way, fuel efficient cars? I don't think so. In regards to the Prius, they are just getting close to max efficiency for the model's price point. I don't think there are many buyers out there willing to pay for what it will take to get the increases past generations saw. Those that would are switching to plug ins.

So Toyota is improving the model in other areas in an effort to expand sales beyond its past market. They also need to give a reason for choosing it over the Corolla hybrid.

 

i guess we'll know when they make the official announcement with specs