Toyota Prius "Alpha" MPV (pic released!)

[Kal-El]

Not bad, although I'd change the headlights. These already look dated.

Its reportedly a 7-seater! If this thing breaks 40mpg, that will be huge.

http://www.4wheelsnews.com/images/news/12130/toyota_prius_mpv.jpg

[p123456789]

people laugh at the prius but I like it alot it has a really bland exterior which is typical for toyota but all the gadgets inside make it interesting. If it does hit 40mpg I think this thing will be a hit.

[Kal-El]

Rumors are now floating and suggesting that this may be a Photoshop/artist rendering.

So we may have to wait to pass judgment.

[TickleTimeTim]

mazda 5 + prius?

[Kal-El]

http://static.blogo.it/autoblog/toyota-prius-verso/ToyotaPriusVerso_01.jpg

Notice this pic is inconsistent to the front 3/4 view. That's why it must be unofficial (at least one of them).

[kimona]

IMHO, the Prius is already bordering on ugly, and this pushes it over the edge.

[Kal-El]

mazda 5 + prius?

Seems like companies are jumping on this vehicle type ("mini-mini-vans"?).

Ford is bring the Grand C-Max for 2012 (based on the new Focus)...

http://www.rpmgo.com/images/2010/2011_ford_grand_c_max.jpg

Odd, because the Mazda 5 doesn't sell that well. Then again, not many Mazda's do.

[Kal-El]

IMHO, the Prius is already bordering on ugly, and this pushes it over the edge.

I love the 3rd gen Prius design. It's a far cry from the awkward 2nd gen.

[wooverstone8]

I love the 3rd gen Prius design.

Me too!

[kimona]

I agree the third generation Prius looks much better than it's predecessor.

[slothman86]

I think the Yaris could be a mini SUV

[why?]

the prius sells because it stands out from the crowd, and yuppies can instantly recognize it as a hybrid. Toyota is too smart to break from that mold.

[Cosmonaut]

IMHO, the Prius is already bordering on ugly, and this pushes it over the edge.

Yes!

[Astroman]

http://static.blogo.it/autoblog/toyota-prius-verso/ToyotaPriusVerso_01.jpg

Notice this pic is inconsistent to the front 3/4 view. That's why it must be unofficial (at least one of them).

Why do you say that? I've looked at both of them and can't see what your talking about. :iono:

[SailDesign]

Seems like companies are jumping on this vehicle type ("mini-mini-vans"?).

Ford is bring the Grand C-Max for 2012 (based on the new Focus)...

http://www.rpmgo.com/images/2010/2011_ford_grand_c_max.jpg

Odd, because the Mazda 5 doesn't sell that well. Then again, not many Mazda's do.

Mazda 5 didn't sell because it's fugly, as is the Prius Alpha. I'll take the Ford, please (and I don't say THAT very often...)

[Kal-El]

Why do you say that? I've looked at both of them and can't see what your talking about. :iono:

http://static.blogo.it/autoblog/toyota-prius-verso/ToyotaPriusVerso.jpg
http://static.blogo.it/autoblog/toyota-prius-verso/ToyotaPriusVerso_01.jpg

If you analyze the details (I put both picks together to help), it seems evident.

Aside from the different wheels, first look at the rear window in comparison to the rear door seem. Doesn't match up. And the rear roof frame is much thicker in the rear shot as the front/side shot. The side panels vary slightly in shape as well. The panel above the front fender seems to be different thicknesses and shapes.

You can tell the rear shot used the current Prius as a template (front and side details). The front 3/4 uses nothing from the Prius.

:smile:

[BluYrs]

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/9859/500pxshopped.jpg

[Kal-El]

Here's the official release! :smile:

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/01/prius-2011-01-10-800-2-04.jpg

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/01/prius-2011-01-10-800-2-01.jpg

[Kal-El]

http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/toyota/photo/Prius_v_059-prv.jpg

http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/toyota/photo/Prius_v_070-prv.jpg

http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/toyota/photo/Prius_v_050-prv.jpg

[Hershey]

Now if they'd come out with a small pickup as a hybrid that gets 35+ m.p.g.. They're releasing a hybrid C.U.V. that gets 40+ . Here's the scoop on the hybrids from TOYOTA on CNBC from the DETROIT AUTO show . www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=1735183355&play=1 .

[Kioshi]

Give me my damn ft-86 hybrid or not.....

I think im going to subaru after the payments are done on the vitz.

[Kal-El]

Give me my damn ft-86 hybrid or not.....

I think im going to subaru after the payments are done on the vitz.

Along with this larger Prius MPV, a car smaller than the regular Prius will join the family.
Below is the initial concept that previews what it will look like. Although it will have four doors, this may satisfy your your desire for a sporty coupe like design.

The Prius C. This is said to be even more efficient than the regular Prius! I'd buy this in a heartbeat!

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/01/01-toyota-prius-c-concept-1294686678-1294687117.jpg

http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/toyota/photo/Prius_c_Concept_011-prv.jpg

[Hershey]

Very good lookin' car . That may be using the 1.3 ltr..

[Kioshi]

Along with this larger Prius MPV, a car smaller than the regular Prius will join the family.
Below is the initial concept that previews what it will look like. Although it will have four doors, this may satisfy your your desire for a sporty coupe like design.

The Prius C. This is said to be even more efficient than the regular Prius! I'd buy this in a heartbeat!

I saw concept sketches posted of the Prius c concept and a 1:8 scale model at Toyota mega web last summer. The interior looks extremely cool, just the front and rear disgust me...the front reminds me of an evolved shape from the Nissan leaf car.

I doubt it would make it here as people aren't huge fans of wagon looking cars here than in Japan. In my humble opinion, getting a wagon just seems a waste, a few more bills and they can bump themselves up to a minovan or a a cheap full-size van.

Although I spent time driving a Toyota Raum there, I couldn't get use to the wagon looking cars there. :)
I'll take the type r crz over these haha

[Kal-El]

I saw concept sketches posted of the Prius c concept and a 1:8 scale model at Toyota mega web last summer. The interior looks extremely cool, just the front and rear disgust me...the front reminds me of an evolved shape from the Nissan leaf car.

I doubt it would make it here as people aren't huge fans of wagon looking cars here than in Japan. In my humble opinion, getting a wagon just seems a waste, a few more bills and they can bump themselves up to a minovan or a a cheap full-size van.

Although I spent time driving a Toyota Raum there, I couldn't get use to the wagon looking cars there. :)
I'll take the type r crz over these haha

I think Americans would go for this car. In fact, if Toyota doesn't mess with this concept design too much, it will be my next car. Seriously. This doesn't look like any other wagon and kind of redefines the shape of a car. IMO, it looks great - far, far better than the ugly CRZ. And this will get way higher MPG than the CRZ. Also, for the record, I hate the Leaf's styling yet I love this car.

More pics...

http://indiaenews.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/toyotapriuscconcept2.jpg

http://indiaenews.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/toyotapriuscconcept4.jpg

http://indiaenews.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/toyotapriuscconcept5.jpg

Obviously, the interior will not look anything like this for production.

[Kioshi]

The lights on the top is what really killed it for me, in all honesty...
You really think so, Americans will go for this look?

The JUKE hasn't been selling well, at least here in California, people are turned away from the design (lens sitting on top like Prius C) or because its not fun to drive~

Yeah Leaf is pretty ugly..I rather be driving the Mitsubishi MIEV if i have to be seen driving ugly..lol

[birdman]

This is the combo I've been waiting for. I had hoped the Yaris would have headed in this direction but that didn't happen. I like the headlights where they are on this prototype and I hope the production model keeps them that way but I'd like them to clean up the over styled front a bit. As long as it is a 4 door Lift back and gets top fuel mileage I'll probably buy one. My Yaris gets really good mileage but with fuel prices going up it wont seem like it in the coming years. I wont buy a new Prius C but probably the 2nd or 3rd year of production. If it proves to be super reliable like my Yaris then I'll probably buy a super clean preowned one.