4th generation coming 2015!

Differences I see include slightly steeper rake of the front windshield, relocating the apex of the roofline further rearward to improve rear headroom, taller rear deck, smaller shoulders, and less sideways "flair" on the headlights and tail lights. Clearly an evolutionary refresh and easily identifiable. Wonder what the nose will look like....

 

You can see inside a little bit

 

Looking out the window at our 2014 Prius, you're right on both accounts...different rear door and longer rear body behind the wheel well.

However, with ALL that duck-taped camouflage, there's equal chance of "Yes it is" as "No it's not."

 

Turn signals on mirrors has been standard on Gen 3, UK spec since 2009.

I have to say if Gen 4 looks like that, it might not sell well especially here in europe. Toyota comes up with great looking concepts like the NS4 then if the production Gen4 looks 90% like Gen3, I can't see the point. My only hope is they are testing out the drivetrain on a car that mimics eventual car dynamics but is different in design.

 

Re: " testing out the drivetrain on a car that mimics eventual car dynamics..." would be a "test Mule."

 

In the windshield reflection it looks as though they have something buttoned (at the edge) over the actual dashboard.

 

The 2015 Volvo XC90 Has 400 HP And Is Cleaner Than A Prius

Does this mean that Toyota is lagging behind? 10% increase in MPG won't cut it any more. And we have only one Toyota Plugin Hybrid Model to choose from. Even this small swedish car maker soon has two plugins on offer. Where are you Highlander Plugin or Prius V plugin?

 

Look at the price.

 

There is no price indication yet and I still think this is valid. Just about every other automaker seems to make progress on hybrid and plugin drivetrains but Toyota has come to a stand still (in terms of released models) in fuel efficiency in the last 5 years.

 

My point exactly. You are using vaporware to criticize Toyota

 

I beg you pardon but XC90 is not vaporware. The last old model of XC90 rolled off the assembly line in Sweden this week. The new model is scheduled for production start in a few months, during this fall.

 

I'm not totally convinced this is a valid comparison since they are comparing a plug-in with a "Prius". This is like comparing retired4999's PiP output vs the Prius Liftback.


iPad ? HD

 

No car, no EPA numbers, no price, no owner experiences, no reliability data

Yaaaaawwwnnn. I am so not interested in vaporware hype. Know about a car that costs new ~ 22k and is on a dealer lot for sale, has Toyota level reputation, and beats the pants off the Prius ? I'm all ears.

 

I hope that's just a mule as it still has a strong Gen 3 long in the tooth look.

 

You talking about the vette?
I saw one yesterday at the Rangers Game.. Was a looker fur sure!

Sorry for the distraction... But why can't they make a real sporty car?
It doesn't have to be a tesla!

 

It will be very interesting to see the final product. Some of the reports (seemingly) could not have been "more wrong" if that is the final design. I predict the final design will bear a strong resemblance to the G3.

The rear hatch looks interesting. I think the split window is still there, but the glass appears to wrap over and down the side. There is no telling what is concealed beneath the masking. But I agree with what I think you are implying ..... to remain the top contender, it will require more than a rounded rear door and window.

 

The prius entered with shock, once the look finally took hold its now accepted as the norm as most cars have copied the aerodynamic design, but the look is aged "but not obsolete".

To turn heads they need another shocker that maintains aerodynamics.

But it needs to be introduced with a "shocker" on the technical side too... Have they really hit the mpg wall?

I think not....

 

From the looks of the dash, if that's the one which will be in the next Prius, they are going away from the centerish digital display. Are they going Analog for the Speedometer?