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why is it called a v?

Discussion in 'Prius v Main Forum' started by hyo silver, Jan 9, 2011.

  1. hyo silver

    hyo silver Awaaaaay

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    Another model, another forum. That part makes sense. Maybe I missed it, but I haven't heard an explanation of the new name yet. Why a lower case v, and not an upper case V? Isn't this the fifth Prius iteration, meaning a roman numeral V would seem appropriate? Has 'to go before' become 'to go be five?'
     
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    v for vendetta

    to betoken toyota and honda's vendetta, and the war for hybrid domination that they is winning. duh!
     
    #2 macmaster05, Jan 9, 2011
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    There is already a Prius V, so naming it a Prius v won't confuse people... Sigh!
     
    #3 Erikon, Jan 10, 2011
  4. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Maybe Toyota will tell us tomorrow??
     
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    Big Van, little van?
     
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    telmo744 HSD fanatic

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    Hope is not v for vapour. Can't wait for 8 hours time...
     
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    venza??
     
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    So I think I heard versatile, but the volume was really low on the webcast.
     
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    He said "v for versatility" on the webcast.
     
    #9 kinghuang, Jan 10, 2011
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    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    DavidA Prius owner since July 2009

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    Volume? As not in noise but in cubic feet?
     
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    Just like Volvo then... The models V70, V60 & V50 have "V" for versatility.
    Not very original Volvo & Toyota.
     
    #12 Tenebre, Jan 11, 2011
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