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Old 09-14-2015, 09:36 PM   #1
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Prius SUV..

This looks nothing like the homely Prius we all know..

http://www.rav4world.com/forums/news...12ffed79e687b3
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Old 09-14-2015, 10:05 PM   #2
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Old 09-14-2015, 11:33 PM   #3
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I don't think it looks that bad...
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Old 09-15-2015, 12:02 AM   #4
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Some designs just cross over into the comically absurd. It's a fine line.
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Old 09-15-2015, 08:17 AM   #5
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Some designs just cross over into the comically absurd. It's a fine line.
Would you would prefer the "Volkswagen Thing" look? Now there was a sharp looking thing er whatever it was.
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Old 09-15-2015, 05:02 PM   #6
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I don't see any reference, either in the article or in the comments, re choices for the drive wheels (FWD, AWD).
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Old 09-15-2015, 05:07 PM   #7
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"Volkswagen Thing" look?
That picture hadn't crept into my head in decades!.....Don't know if (post 1970s) I ever wanted to think about it again !
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Old 09-15-2015, 06:06 PM   #8
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Would you would prefer the "Volkswagen Thing" look? Now there was a sharp looking thing er whatever it was.
I actually saw one on the road this summer. Talk about a flashback.
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Old 09-15-2015, 11:12 PM   #9
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Would you would prefer the "Volkswagen Thing" look?
Yes, yes I would.
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Old 09-15-2015, 01:10 AM   #10
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Getting there, but I wanna see a hybrid truck! Make this happen Toyota!
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Old 09-15-2015, 01:13 AM   #11
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Gawd. Not involving Mazda again. Ugh.
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Old 09-15-2015, 06:08 PM   #12
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I think Toyota needs to take some risks. The subcompact CUVs market is HOT, although extremely competitive.

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Old 09-15-2015, 06:26 PM   #13
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Production model will probably be a downgraded version of a Lexus 450h IMO.
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