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2010 Prius on Speed TV, Test Drive

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Mybrid, Jul 7, 2009.

  1. Mybrid

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    SPEED Test Drive: Toyota
    Tommy Kendall is joined by NASCAR driver Brian Vickers in exploring the amazing technology in Toyota’s new Prius.

    Next Episode
    Fri Jul 17 @ 10:30pm ET
    2010 Prius



    Enjoy as Always!
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    This should be good. Brian Vickers drives the Red Bull Toyota in the Sprint Cup series, so at least he should be "pro-Toyota" in his assessment (if he wants to keep his current job, that is!). Not sure how impartial that will make this, though.

    Maybe it's time for a hybrid NASCAR series! After all, the Prius did about 137 at the Bonneville salt flats...
     
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    Yup, only needs another 100 MPH to qualify. ;)
     
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    I would love to see a Prius 1000 Mile road race, the winner would be the one with the lowest gas consumption. Any takers?
     
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    How about a new racing league, the winner would be by how far on one tank of fuel.?


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    Totally going to watch. Not to mention, Tommy Kendall does a great job in his review. I remember watching his review on the IS-F, and it was an untraditional way of reviewing. I wonder what exciting ways he's going to demonstrate and review the New Prius.
     
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    If Tommy don't like it it's not going to be on the show.
    They don't do all new cars just the ones that count (In their view.).



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    Got your DVR's set :confused:



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    Here are some pics from the taping.


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    This is on tonight (10:30 EDT) and should be well worth watching. Two very talented professional race drivers will put the new Prius through its paces and find its limits and capabilities. I have seen Tommy Kendall test other cars, he is very objective and I think will treat the Prius fairly, we'll see. Don't miss it!
     
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    Sounds great, but we don't get SPEED TV on our Comcast Cable.:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(
     
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    Unfortunately, we don't get SPEED TV on our Comacst Cable.:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(
     
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    Saw the rough cut yesterday. It's a great review of Prius, and very funny at the same time (love that Carolla!).

    Hope everyone enjoys!

    Doug Coleman
    Prius Product Manager
    Toyota Motor Sales, USA
     
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    How about now?
     
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    Just about two more hours for us on the leftside.


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    Great show! They told alot of the details of the car and had fun along the way. It looked like every Prius had tinted windows too. Saved on my DVR. :)
     
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    It is fun, a lot of positive comment from the reviewers. I was surprise the guy said the Prius is sporty.

    Definitely, the show serve good for promotional purpose.

    I saw the tinted window too, and it really look good on the silver, make me wonder should I tint my Prius too.
     
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    I agree, I have silver on order and I will get tint. I thought the program was very refreshing, not an all out track test but still informative. It was obvious they liked the cars and had a good time with them.
     
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