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A Super-sized Toyota

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by zenMachine, Nov 27, 2007.

  1. zenMachine

    zenMachine Just another Onionhead

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    Bob Carter, Toyota executive, said at the show, as the car rolled onto the stage, with a large screen ironically showing a huge forest, one that presumably will disappear with global warming fueled by cars such as this. "People who buy full-sized SUVs typically need a full-sized SUV . . . long-distance traveling is an American phenomenon. While it's not unique to America, I believe Americans invented it and have refined it to an art form."

    Such stupidity reveals a harder underbelly of the company that could hardly enjoy a greener image...

    http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editoria...r_sized_toyota/
     
    #1 zenMachine, Nov 27, 2007
  2. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    I love this line

    "In praising the Sequoia, Carter said the basic concept remains the same. That is precisely the problem. Just when Toyota was creating a new art form for transportation, it continues to push what clearly should be an artifact."

    I think that sums it up well, no?
     
    #2 Tideland Prius, Nov 27, 2007
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    Don't fool yourself, where do you think money for developing risky projects like the Prius come from ? These guys are in business to make money, without it none of these so called green projects would ever happen. It's sad but true that this how the auto makers are making money and at what cost.
     
    #3 Topgas, Nov 27, 2007
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    Toyota's slogan "Anything but ordinary", well it sure does look ordinary. There may be a few new farkels on that landship, but it is the same old ship. I'm holding out for the V shaped hull to survive roadside bombs, inspired by the war in Iraq, and a turrent for a 50 cal weapon! Are there any mounting points for armor? Now that vehicle would be far from Ordinary!
     
    #4 Duffer, Nov 28, 2007
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    Believe or not, there are 7+ member families where this car is a practical, even fuel efficient choice for them.

    But they are few and far between, and this car is otherwise extremely unattractive and unappealing.

    I am surprised that Toyota didn't take strides to make it at the very least a more fuel efficient guzzler though.
     
    #5 neemer5, Nov 29, 2007
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