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BREAKING NEWS! 2010 Prius Photos posted on PriusChat First! Confirmed real!

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Danny, Oct 15, 2008.

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  1. spwolf

    spwolf Senior Member

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    its black, and in pic it is white...
     
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  2. flareak

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    i am a really really really sad panda.
     
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  3. pdhenry

    pdhenry It's HEEERE!

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    Re: BREAKING NEWS! 2010 Prius Photos posted on PriusChat First! Real or no?

    It's not straight ahead on the G2 Prius. Or is that your point?
     
    #83 pdhenry, Oct 16, 2008
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    This is a 'very' ugly vehicle. I hope the photos are somehow 'incorrect'. Very ugly!!!
     
    #84 djg12, Oct 16, 2008
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    Paradox Prius Enthusiast / Moderator
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    I don't think that is the switch to the left of the 12v dc outlet but who knows until we get clearer pics.

    But wasn't the switch 'toyota' released a picture of more of a tan or beige? I'm assuming that switch will be grey in a grey interiored prius... Here's to hoping they offer black leather, I loved having that in my TL before I got my current prius...
     
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  6. 4G63

    4G63 I quit boosting

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    its obivously better looking
     
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    Re: BREAKING NEWS! 2010 Prius Photos posted on PriusChat First! Real or no?

    Keeping the interior cool in hot weather will reduce the need for AC which will help gas mileage. If the solar panels tie into the 12v system at all it will minimize the small but real impact the computers and other 12v accessories put on the mpg.
     
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  8. 13Plug

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    I had debated whether to buy my 08 when I did or wait for the next gen. Now I'm glad I bought my 08.

    In terms of the interior, what I do like is the dash, I think it has a much nicer "flowing" and "cohesive" appearance. I do not like the center console though, it's too big.

    As for the exterior, that new front end is FUGLY. It looks like some guy tried to stick a Corolla / Matrix front end on in his back yard. If I wanted an ugly Toyota I would have bought one. The 2G Prius is nice, cool, futuristic. The 3G Prius looks like everything else, it's no longer unique. It's sad really.

    Well I'll hang on to my 08 for a while longer :) If they come out with a Lexus version of this that looks nice call me and I'll come in for a test drive.
     
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  9. zenMachine

    zenMachine Just another Onionhead

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    Whether Toyota leaked these photos on purpose or not, this viral marketing campaign has taken the net by storm. Priuschat will become a household name pretty soon. Is it trademarked yet?

    2010 Toyota Prius Revealed - Car News/Green Machines/Car Shopping/Hot Lists/Reviews/Car and Driver - Car And Driver
     
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  10. Danny

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    FYI, Toyota has officially "officially" said that the photos are real over on the official Toyota Open Road Blog (of which PriusChat was the subject of the first ever post).

    TOYOTA OPEN ROAD BLOG: The Real Deal?

    And I certainly hope that Toyota will continue with their teaser campaign - there's a big difference between grainy shots of the big picture and high quality images of the details.
     
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    Great!... but they left out the most important thing..
    The coffee cup holder(s).. :)

    Geteup. Honolulu Hawaii
     
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  12. usbseawolf2000

    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    Side by side comparison for the lazy:

    [​IMG]
     

    Attached Files:

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    That is the part I like.

    I do not like the front end. It looks like it has a pig snout. I consider the styling a big step backwards. I would still buy this car assuming its 10% better mpg and not a crazy high price.
     
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    Re: BREAKING NEWS! 2010 Prius Photos posted on PriusChat First! Real or no?

    I think that the square light on top of the fog-light is the daytime running lights. That is just a guess because my 04 4Runner had square lights above the fog-lights which doubled as daytime running lights and the turn signals.
     
    #94 wchardin, Oct 16, 2008
  15. Danny

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    Original post updated with better photos in their OAR (original aspect ratio) - thanks usbseawolf!
     
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  16. partipilo

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    It reminds me a little bit of how Apple does things - keep TOP SECRET - just let out a TEENSIE little rumor every so often, then "Leak" pictures a day or two before the big announcement. That gets people anticipating, and doing your advertisement for you on various blogs.
     
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  17. john1701a

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    Hey! Why is everyone showing photos of my next Prius?

    The wait was already hard enough. Now everyone is excited too!

    .
     
    #97 john1701a, Oct 16, 2008
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    Surprised no one has mentioned how the 2010 Prius stacks up against the 2010 Honda Insight.
     
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    The photo with the "SOS" button is the front dome/map light controls... Dome off, dome on with door open, dome light on, controlled with a sliding switch and below that the right and left map light controls... the red "SOS" button however is a mystery... is it a warning light button of some sort or a button to activate an On-Star type system?
     
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  20. bedrock8x

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    Re: BREAKING NEWS! 2010 Prius Photos posted on PriusChat First! Real or no?

    It is the turn signal light with an amber light bulb inside.


     
    #100 bedrock8x, Oct 16, 2008
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