1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

Prius in Paris ( Lots of Pics )

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by TimeFor, Dec 18, 2005.

  1. TimeFor

    TimeFor New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 6, 2004
    162
    1
    0
    Location:
    Fullerton, CA
    So I was walking around Paris a few weeks ago and I walked into this Toyota
    building. I thought it was dealership... It was more of just a showroom. It was
    Cool.
    [Broken External Image]:http://www.jaysonjust.com/junk/IMG_4676.JPG
    So I guess the Prius is new for 06 in Paris? I don't know. It seems that
    way.
    [Broken External Image]:http://www.jaysonjust.com/junk/IMG_4672.jpg
    [Broken External Image]:http://www.jaysonjust.com/junk/IMG_4673.jpg
    [Broken External Image]:http://www.jaysonjust.com/junk/IMG_4674.jpg
    I had this French guy talk to be for 10 mins about the Prius. He went on and
    on about the features and how advanced this car is. He was so excited and I
    think he must have done a ton of research on it. Anyways, I didn't say
    anything.. He kept talking and talking.... finally I was like... Yeah.... I own
    one. No Big deal. It's alright.
    [Broken External Image]:http://www.jaysonjust.com/junk/IMG_4675.jpg
    I love the wheels
    [Broken External Image]:http://www.jaysonjust.com/junk/IMG_4671.jpg
    Check out the NAV system screen.... Can you say... Video Input Mod?
    [Broken External Image]:http://www.jaysonjust.com/junk/IMG_4678.JPG
    [Broken External Image]:http://www.jaysonjust.com/junk/IMG_4681.JPG
    [Broken External Image]:http://www.jaysonjust.com/junk/IMG_4684.JPG
    Lights? NEW Prius Tail light? Look closely. What ever it is I don't like it. It may
    have something to do with the Rear Fog Lights in Europe?
     
    #1 TimeFor, Dec 18, 2005
  2. TimeFor

    TimeFor New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 6, 2004
    162
    1
    0
    Location:
    Fullerton, CA
    ------------------------ Other Stuff --------------------------------------

    [Broken External Image]:http://www.jaysonjust.com/junk/yaris1.jpg
    Is the 1981 Delorean Making a Come Back? I hope so.
    [Broken External Image]:http://www.jaysonjust.com/junk/yaris2.jpg
    Maybe it will be Toyota to invent Mr. Fusion and Hover Conversion Kits. Lets
    see. its 2006. So Toyota only has 9 year to get these out. They better get
    moving.
    [Broken External Image]:http://www.jaysonjust.com/junk/yaris3.jpg
    [Broken External Image]:http://www.jaysonjust.com/junk/yaris4.jpg
    As with the Delorean, there might be some safety issues if this car rolls
    over. So, are looks more important than safety? I say so because I love Gallwing
    doors.
    [Broken External Image]:http://www.jaysonjust.com/junk/game2.jpg
    [Broken External Image]:http://www.jaysonjust.com/junk/game1.jpg
    Then there was this thing. Awesome. Basically you get to drive this car in
    the game while sitting in the car. The controls were hooked up to the wheel; gas,
    and brake. Best part... .It was FREE!
    [Broken External Image]:http://www.jaysonjust.com/junk/werid1.jpg
    These were just some other prototype cars they had on display.
    [Broken External Image]:http://www.jaysonjust.com/junk/werid4.jpg
    Yeah that headlight looks cool. Too bad LEDs and Neon Tube isn't bright
    enough to be a headlight.
    [Broken External Image]:http://www.jaysonjust.com/junk/werid5cam.jpg
    Camera Rear View Mirrors. Somehow I don't think these will be DOT
    approved.... HMMM. But cool nonetheless.
    [Broken External Image]:http://www.jaysonjust.com/junk/werid6.jpg
     
    #2 TimeFor, Dec 18, 2005
  3. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2004
    45,024
    16,242
    41
    Location:
    Canada
    Vehicle:
    Other Non-Hybrid
    Model:
    N/A
    The Endo's really cool, especially the interior. I wonder if that'll be the next Ist (xA)
     
    #3 Tideland Prius, Dec 18, 2005
  4. Bill Merchant

    Bill Merchant absit invidia

    Joined:
    May 3, 2005
    4,096
    82
    13
    Location:
    USA | Oregon | Portland area | 97004 |
    Vehicle:
    2007 Prius
    Cool pics! Thanks. Interesting to see how much English content the Paris display had. Where were the language police? And interesting that the Gull-wing is branded a Yaris. Toyota may introduce the Yaris here next year, but I'm pretty sure it won't be that model...

    Thanks again, TimeFor.
     
    #4 Bill Merchant, Dec 18, 2005
  5. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2004
    45,024
    16,242
    41
    Location:
    Canada
    Vehicle:
    Other Non-Hybrid
    Model:
    N/A
    You guys will like the Yaris. I have a Yaris 3dr LE as a courtesy car right now in Copper Orange Mica. Yes, it's still a cheap, economy car but there's so many storage places in there, it can rival a minivan. Also, a Jeep Cherokee was stopped next to me in traffic and I was looking at the driver at eye level! Yes, you actually do sit that high up!
     
    #5 Tideland Prius, Dec 18, 2005
  6. Jack 06

    Jack 06 New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 13, 2005
    2,556
    0
    0
    Location:
    Winters, CA: Prius capital of US. 30 miles W of S
    Those Prius wheels ARE nice.
     
    #6 Jack 06, Dec 18, 2005
  7. windstrings

    windstrings Certified Prius Breeder

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2005
    6,280
    378
    0
    Location:
    Central Texas
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    IV
    nice pics.. There were some I've never seen before.. thanks!
     
    #7 windstrings, Dec 18, 2005
  8. highlander1010

    highlander1010 New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 6, 2005
    24
    0
    0
    Location:
    Seattle, WA
    Is this the showroom situated on the Champs Elisses in Paris? My wife and I were there about a year and a half ago. If Toyota keeps putting in such effort there will be Hybrids in every home in the world soon. The display was AMAZING! I had no interest in the Prius before and now I'm about to buy one (in the next 2 wks.)

    Toyota did a fantastic job with that place. We were blown away!
     
    #8 highlander1010, Dec 19, 2005
  9. windstrings

    windstrings Certified Prius Breeder

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2005
    6,280
    378
    0
    Location:
    Central Texas
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    IV
    Yea.. that was my response too when I first drove a prius!... I had a preconceived idea of what to expect!...

    Ha!...
     
    #9 windstrings, Dec 19, 2005
  10. Sarge

    Sarge Senior Member

    Joined:
    Nov 28, 2005
    1,320
    774
    1
    Location:
    Milton, Ontario, Canada
    Vehicle:
    2023 Prius Prime
    Model:
    XSE Premium
    Toyota introduced the Yaris 3-door and 5-door models to Canada for 2006, replacing the Echo hatchback, which I don't believe was ever offered in the US.

    I have heard it is head and shoulders above the Echo for performance, and comes with some pretty nice options for an entry car, short of Cruise Control.

    No gull wing doors though. <_<

    Would be interesting to see gullwings offered here, though I suspect it would sacrifice a lot in terms of body integrity in collisions, especially rollovers... and probably wouldn't pass safety tests, though I don't pretend to be an automotive engineer. :mellow:

    - Kevin
     
    #10 Sarge, Dec 20, 2005
  11. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    May 11, 2004
    14,816
    2,498
    66
    Location:
    Far-North Chicagoland
    Vehicle:
    2017 Prius Prime
    Model:
    Prime Advanced
    Those are awesome pictures, TimeFor. Thanks.
    Those cut-aways are simply amazing.
     
    #11 TonyPSchaefer, Dec 20, 2005
  12. aaf709

    aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan

    Joined:
    Apr 23, 2005
    3,862
    18
    0
    Location:
    San Diego, CA
    Vehicle:
    2022 Prius Prime
    Model:
    Limited
    I saw a little model of the Prius and was told that it was ONLY available at the Paris Toyota dealer. I wonder if it's still available?

    Wonderful pictures, BTW
     
    #12 aaf709, Dec 20, 2005
  13. petteri

    petteri New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 2, 2003
    203
    1
    0
    Location:
    Plantation, FL USA
    Vehicle:
    2004 Prius
    Great pics thanks! I would have loved to take a "spin" in that F1 simulator!
     
    #13 petteri, Dec 20, 2005
  14. IsrAmeriPrius

    IsrAmeriPrius Progressive Member

    Joined:
    May 27, 2004
    4,333
    7
    0
    Location:
    Southern California
    Vehicle:
    2005 Prius
    I bought one from Classic Toys @ http://www.classictoysnyc.com/product.php?...&cat=397&page=2 , a couple of weeks ago, but he seems to be out of stock.

    The model may still be available at http://www.model-car.com/miniature_detail....PMA400%20166300 or you may also do a Google search for "Minichamps."

    By the way, the Champs Elysee has the most spectacular car dealerships' showroom displays I have ever seen anywhere. That applies to all brands, not just Toyota.
     
    #14 IsrAmeriPrius, Dec 20, 2005
  15. castlecain

    castlecain Junior Member

    Joined:
    Dec 2, 2005
    46
    0
    0
    Location:
    North Carolina
     
    #15 castlecain, Dec 20, 2005
  16. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2004
    45,024
    16,242
    41
    Location:
    Canada
    Vehicle:
    Other Non-Hybrid
    Model:
    N/A
    #16 Tideland Prius, Dec 21, 2005
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)