2015 Prius c redesign/changes?

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  1. vernon birdman

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    I have read somewhere here that the 2015 C will be a redesign. Does anyone have any inside info on how extensive the changes will be?
     
    #1 vernon birdman, May 12, 2014
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    It'll most likely be a refresh, not a redesign. That means different looking headlights, taillights, front grill etc. No info or pics on just what it'll look like yet. The Prius v will also most likely get a refresh for MY 2015 as well.
     
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    I saw this today. http://www.cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49909

    Might be a new engine in the C. Maybe... "Toyota’s hybrid and non-hybrid engines -- 14 new designs will be introduced globally by 2015 -- will be used in models scheduled for partial or full redesign in short order."

    Otherwise, new sheet metal and lights perhaps. I've heard there will be a weight reduction and aerodynamic improvement over most models. Some models will receive AWD with added electric motors in the rear, but I doubt the C will get that.

    At least The Toyota Mothership is on their toes.
     
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    I would say an all new Prius C would be 2016-2017
     
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    Whole NEW Prius C will be 2018! As most manufacture companies have very high tax if they dont change the model after 3 years! So, They make a car, after 3 years they Re-Style the same model, and after another 3 years they have a new model. Prius C was made in 2012, Re-Style in 2015, New Prius C is in 2018.
     
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    Thank you. If only wives were under the same program.
     
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    Word in backdoor engineering is the US Prius c wkll be manufactured by Mazda in theuir new Mexican plant based on the Mazda 2 redesign, which is a substantial improvement in the handling. Suposedly only 1600 new Mazda 2's are out and the new Pius C is not yet on line. Engine and drivetrain and battery do not appear much different though an improved hybrid package was hinted to yield over 60 mpg. And yes a coupe was also hintedudsing the Mazda 2 coupe chassis with some sporty attributes. If thats true I get one quickly.
     
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    You've been saying this for months now, but have provided no credible sources.
     
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    Is the C already look like Mazda 2?
     
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    Not like a 2 but a 3. Being the owner of a C I usually confuse a Mazda 3 with a C as the front is almost the same!
     
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    Incorrect.

    For the VAST majority of models Toyota uses 5 and 7 year cycles. With a 2 to 5 year refresh.
     
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    check Automotive News, Road&Track, Car&Driver and others. Even Toyota has acknowledged.
    And it is a good thing.
     
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    Links or scans please.
     
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    It will be a mid cycle refresh at best.

    SGH-T889 ?
     
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    Never heard this before - do you have a source?
     
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    Other than 2018 being about as long as it may be before a new body style his line about taxes is complete fallacy.

    SGH-T889 ?
     
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    Women are a depreciating asset. You should have opted for a rental rather than a purchase.
     
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    The trouble with long term leases is that I am always worrying that my usage will exceed the agreed amount.
    Sorry ladies... I can't help myself
     
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    The real key is the subbing the Prius C to Mazda, well publicized, in their Mexican plant just starting up but no Prius C output yest. Economics control. The Prissy is low production and Mazda has plenty of room; the only slow is the presence of Japanese engineers and techs toaccomodate the redesign of Mazda 2 structure and chassis to the Prius C.Right now it looks like late 2014. Engineering is done; only the assembly line mods are needed.
    Toyota has identified the C as their lead-in hybrid so the Prius C needs A production where the cost is lower than US or Japan.
     
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    The Prius C is NOT low production. Toyota is selling more Prius C than they ever expected.

    SGH-T889 ?
     
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