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Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Tideland Prius, Feb 4, 2018.

  1. Tideland Prius

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    Milestone for 'green motors' as Toyota's Prius turns 20 | Asia Times



    More importantly, how come I've never heard of the Eco Cruiser concept car? It's a Prius wagon!
     
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    The list of actual production hybrids from Toyota is unknown to many...

    Toyota sells 1.52 million electrified vehicles in 2017, three years ahead of 2020 target | CORPORATE | TOYOTA Global Newsroom

    From that press release, here's the complete list of 2017 models:

    • Prius
    • Prius α / Prius v / Prius +
    • Aqua / Prius c
    • Camry Hybrid
    • Alphard Hybrid1
    • Auris Hybrid
    • Vitz Hybrid / Yaris Hybrid
    • Avalon Hybrid
    • Highlander Hybrid / Kluger Hybrid
    • RAV4 Hybrid
    • C-HR Hybrid
    • Corolla Hybrid
    • Levin Hybrid
    • Vellfire Hybrid
    • SAI
    • Estima Hybrid / Previa Hybrid
    • Harrier Hybrid
    • Crown Hybrid
    • Corolla Axio Hybrid
    • Corolla Fielder Hybrid
    • Voxy Hybrid
    • Noah Hybrid
    • Esquire Hybrid
    • Sienta Hybrid
    • JPN TAXI
    • Lexus LS 600h / LS 600hL / LS 500h
    • Lexus GS 450h / GS 300h
    • Lexus RX 400h / RX 450h
    • Lexus HS 250h
    • Lexus CT 200h
    • Lexus ES 300h
    • Lexus IS 300h
    • Lexus NX 300h
    • Lexus RC 300h
    • Lexus LC 500h
    • Prius PHV / Prius Prime
     
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    I am still pissed that the only hybrid minivan in the USA market is the Pacifica.

    Bob Wilson
     
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  4. john1701a

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    Sadly, our market isn't interested in minivans. GM and Ford completely abandoned them. In fact, GM is now abandoning cars...

    26,405 = Equinox
    11,627 = Traverse
    10,858 = Cruze
    7,553 = Malibu
    6,106 = Trax
    3,150 = Impala

    That's a very big warning sign for those who think Volt or Bolt stand a chance. GM simply isn't interested in the smaller vehicles. We see them pushing the US market more and more to SUV purchases... very non-green choices. The only saving grace we have is that cramming battery-capacity into them is easier than cars.

    Toyota's effort to get RAV4 hybrid into the mainstream and redesigning Prius v to become a CUV strategically positions them to deliver an affordable & profitable plug-in choice. So, that opportunity won't missed. They can take advantage of that demand here for the larger, yet efficient, vehicles.
     
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    Looks a lot like the Matrix. (y)
     
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  6. Tideland Prius

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    lol. I'm talking about concept cars.

    And yes, I'm aware of all of those hybrids except the Previa Hybrid. I was under the impression it was only sold as the Estima Hybrid. (Also, 4 units in all of 2017 in Japan? That car needs an overhaul)
     
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    One "unit" is 1,000 vehicles.
     
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    Still, many of those vehicles are JDM. Gas is really expensive there. JPY 138.70/liter (Kyoto & Tokyo), USD 1.26/liter, USD 4.77/gallon.

    Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.
     
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    that's a nice looking car.
     
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    Eco-cruiser? Let's call it Turbo Cruiser and get some sales.
    But I am in the market.
     
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    If people don't get a pay increase and gas jumps people will be back in cars again.
    People live for their phone and car it seems.
     
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    Makes more sense LOL.
     
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    It would be nice to get some of the ginormous Stupid Utility Vehicles and Monstrous Pick'em Up & Choke'em Out Trucks off the road. Might help chlorinate the gene pool a little.

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    For those that still buy minivans in the US, the Estima would likely be deemed too small.

    I think you are blaming to wrong side. If the manufacturers were able to push Americans(and Chinese) into the segment of their choice, Hyundai would not have had such a rough year.
     
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    The Harrier is the Lexus RX here.
     
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