4th generation coming 2015!

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by edmcohen, Nov 6, 2012.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
Page 200 of 279
  1. vinnie97

    vinnie97 Whatever Works

    Joined:
    Mar 20, 2010
    1,430
    277
    0
    Location:
    Somewhere out there
    Vehicle:
    2018 Tesla Model 3
    Model:
    N/A
    But that side and front view make up for it. Luv that aerodynamicity.
     
    #3981 vinnie97, Mar 20, 2015
  2. Trollbait

    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

    Joined:
    Feb 7, 2006
    22,576
    11,851
    0
    Location:
    eastern Pennsylvania
    Vehicle:
    Other Non-Hybrid
    Having to wait for nickel to be reclaimed from a dead pack for the battery of a new car isn't the best way to grow sales.;)
    There is simply more lithium available, and recycling it should improve with demand.
    It was a crime that NiMH BEVs were prevented from having a go in the recent market place. I think the EV1 and old Rav4 EV had ranges comparable to the Leaf.
    The AL-air that might show up as a range extender is an old technology. The problems with Li-ion are also known.
    We can't rule out new problems cropping up with improvements to an old technology. Great if BASF comes through with this, but their statement is based on results in the lab.
     
    #3982 Trollbait, Mar 20, 2015
  3. usbseawolf2000

    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2004
    14,487
    3,000
    0
    Location:
    Fort Lee, NJ
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    To keep you guys busy, here is some from my "collection". Only the top copy has the autograph. :)

    20150320_224332.jpg
     
    #3983 usbseawolf2000, Mar 20, 2015
    Ashlem, TonyPSchaefer, parkerbol and 3 others like this.
  4. 70AARCUDA

    70AARCUDA Active Member

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2014
    845
    209
    0
    Location:
    Tucson, AZ
    Vehicle:
    2014 Prius
    Model:
    Four
    Who's the Chief Engineer for GenIV Prius?
     
    #3984 70AARCUDA, Mar 21, 2015
  5. parkerbol

    parkerbol Junior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 17, 2015
    22
    29
    0
    Location:
    Paris
    Vehicle:
    2009 Prius
    Model:
    III
    Satoshi Ogiso is the chief engineer of Prius 4.
     
    #3985 parkerbol, Mar 21, 2015
  6. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    May 11, 2004
    14,816
    2,498
    66
    Location:
    Far-North Chicagoland
    Vehicle:
    2017 Prius Prime
    Model:
    Prime Advanced
    Anyone friends with him on Facebook? Someone send him a message asking for information. Make sure you're subtle about it or he might get suspicious.
     
    #3986 TonyPSchaefer, Mar 21, 2015
    Zythryn and inferno like this.
  7. cycledrum

    cycledrum PSOCSOASP

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2008
    8,245
    1,202
    0
    Location:
    NorCal
    Vehicle:
    Other Non-Hybrid
    Model:
    N/A
    Hopefully he puts more emphasis on interior design and more (driver's) seat comfort: I was at Bob's Foam Factory again this morning and the foam tech said there have been half a dozen other Prius owners in there trying to fix up their driver's seat also.
     
    #3987 cycledrum, Mar 21, 2015
    Sabby likes this.
  8. parkerbol

    parkerbol Junior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 17, 2015
    22
    29
    0
    Location:
    Paris
    Vehicle:
    2009 Prius
    Model:
    III
    At Hybrid Life, we had a good contact with a manager in Europe. He promised us news about Prius 4 very soon. He is in contact with the japan team who is working on P4.
     
    #3988 parkerbol, Mar 21, 2015
    Last edited: Mar 24, 2015
    Tideland Prius likes this.
  9. cyclopathic

    cyclopathic Senior Member

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2011
    3,292
    547
    0
    Location:
    2014 Prius c
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    II
    funny for me it is the best fit from all we owned/rented/tried in last 20 years, since '96 Protege.
     
    #3989 cyclopathic, Mar 21, 2015
  10. Sergiospl

    Sergiospl Senior Member

    Joined:
    Apr 22, 2011
    3,938
    1,351
    28
    Location:
    Florida
    Vehicle:
    2011 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    #3990 Sergiospl, Mar 21, 2015
    Last edited: Mar 21, 2015
  11. usbseawolf2000

    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2004
    14,487
    3,000
    0
    Location:
    Fort Lee, NJ
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    He was involved from the beginning of Prius (Project G21).

    You can read in this book.
     
    #3991 usbseawolf2000, Mar 21, 2015
    Ursamajor and Sergiospl like this.
  12. minnyprius

    minnyprius Member

    Joined:
    Jan 12, 2014
    141
    45
    0
    Location:
    Twin Cities
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Advanced
    Ok, I've scanned through several pages... I'm sorry if this has already been asked/answered... Has there been any hint to timing yet? I almost bought a 2013 last week, but the deal fell through. I was bummed, but relieved, as I really am curious about the 2016..
     
    #3992 minnyprius, Mar 21, 2015
  13. Sergiospl

    Sergiospl Senior Member

    Joined:
    Apr 22, 2011
    3,938
    1,351
    28
    Location:
    Florida
    Vehicle:
    2011 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    A poll in these forums voted for Tokyo Motor show, will run Oct. 29-Nov. 8 at Tokyo Big Sight, the waterfront convention center.
     
    #3993 Sergiospl, Mar 21, 2015
    minnyprius likes this.
  14. Eug

    Eug Swollen Member

    Joined:
    Jan 13, 2004
    956
    211
    0
    Location:
    Earth (for now)
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Technology
    Hey cool, thx. The cover has my first Prius, with even the same colour. (y)
     
    #3994 Eug, Mar 21, 2015
    usbseawolf2000 likes this.
  15. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2004
    45,046
    16,263
    41
    Location:
    Canada
    Vehicle:
    Other Non-Hybrid
    Model:
    N/A
    @usbseawolf2000 beat me to it. Satoshi was involved with the original G21 project from the beginning. He was an engineer-in-charge from the Vehicle Engineering Division I.

    If he's the Chief Engineer, I'm excited to see what the Gen 4 brings!

    I highly recommend every Prius enthusiast to read this. It's quite interesting and it's a nice behind-the-scenes document that you don't normally see even when a publisher decides to publish a large, colour book dictating "The History of <insert some interesting car's name>"
     
    #3995 Tideland Prius, Mar 21, 2015
    usbseawolf2000 and Sergiospl like this.
  16. cycledrum

    cycledrum PSOCSOASP

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2008
    8,245
    1,202
    0
    Location:
    NorCal
    Vehicle:
    Other Non-Hybrid
    Model:
    N/A
    One big, fat question for you, Toyota, based on p.24 "The seat will be set at a relatively high position to facilitate getting in and out of the car."

    Why, in a SEDAN were (are) you (Toyota) bent on doing a high seat? It is NOT a Crossover / SUV vehicle. Prius is a sedan, Sedans do not take very well to high front seat positions,

    :rolleyes:
     
    #3996 cycledrum, Mar 22, 2015
  17. usbseawolf2000

    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2004
    14,487
    3,000
    0
    Location:
    Fort Lee, NJ
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    It rides higher like minivans, not quite but higher than sedans.

    I've gotten good complement from elders, especially in the back how easy to get in and out as well as the leg room.

    For tall guy over 6' like you, it sux?
     
    #3997 usbseawolf2000, Mar 22, 2015
  18. cycledrum

    cycledrum PSOCSOASP

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2008
    8,245
    1,202
    0
    Location:
    NorCal
    Vehicle:
    Other Non-Hybrid
    Model:
    N/A
    These two physical therapists explain the problem I am experiencing in my Prius. I've tried a couple 'foam factory made' wedge cushions made to my templates to compensate for the problem. Another more dense wedge made of the material he shows should be done this week.

     
    #3998 cycledrum, Mar 22, 2015
    Last edited: Mar 22, 2015
  19. Paradox

    Paradox Prius Enthusiast / Moderator
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2005
    29,110
    8,591
    201
    Location:
    USA
    Vehicle:
    2014 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Five
    Oh no, Cycle's talking seats again ;) Just busting your chops.
     
    #3999 Paradox, Mar 22, 2015
  20. cycledrum

    cycledrum PSOCSOASP

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2008
    8,245
    1,202
    0
    Location:
    NorCal
    Vehicle:
    Other Non-Hybrid
    Model:
    N/A
    That's because I haven't 'beat the problem yet' to my satisfaction. So, either I beat the problem, or when I'm tired of it enough and the time is right, then I do 'you know what'.
     
    #4000 cycledrum, Mar 22, 2015
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 200 of 279
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.