Bigger Prius?

hycamguy07 · 08-09-2006, 10:10 PM

I was curious, I really love our Prius and all of its features. However does anyone know if Toyota plans on making the car a little longer or wider in 2008?

What are the changes for 2008?

Does anyone know what we have to look forward to?

I was thinking of trying to hold out for the 2008 model, my 2004 just hit 45k..

Frank Hudon · 08-09-2006, 10:57 PM

longer and wider hybrid? try the Camray Hybrid.

**Tideland Prius** · 08-10-2006, 01:16 AM

According to the spy pics I posted, it seems like the chassis will be the same so expect the same wheelbase. I don't know about length or width.

It would be cool if they have a Prius Plus (e.g. mpv style... Mazda5/Corolla Verso)

rufaro · 08-10-2006, 02:22 AM

Can you say H-U-M-M-E-R?

hycamguy07 · 08-10-2006, 05:53 AM

I was hoping ther might lengthen the prius a cpl of inches. The car is wonderful but would be even more cool as a wagon with hatchback rear..

jfschultz · 08-10-2006, 08:12 AM

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I was curious, I really love our Prius and all of its features. However does anyone know if Toyota plans on making the car a little longer or wider in 2008?

What are the changes for 2008?

Does anyone know what we have to look forward to?

I was thinking of trying to hold out for the 2008 model, my 2004 just hit 45k..

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In general it seems that cars grow. Back in 1980 the Corona was the middle of Toyota's car line with the Corolla being the small car. The Corona was replaced by the Camry.

Today the Prius is the same length as the 1980 Corona and the Corolla is 3 inches longer than the Pruis.

rufaro · 08-10-2006, 02:53 PM

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In general it seems that cars grow. Back in 1980 the Corona was the middle of Toyota's car line with the Corolla being the small car. The Corona was replaced by the Camry.

Today the Prius is the same length as the 1980 Corona and the Corolla is 3 inches longer than the Pruis.
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Guess I'm gonna have to stick with this one then...Even if we DO ever clean up our garage, its configuration is such that, next to the full size sedan driven by dh, I could not possibly get a longer or wider car under cover and still get into the house! Unless, of course, I make dh park on the street...gee, THERE'S an idea...

subarutoo · 08-10-2006, 03:32 PM

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Guess I'm gonna have to stick with this one then...Even if we DO ever clean up our garage, its configuration is such that, next to the full size sedan driven by dh, I could not possibly get a longer or wider car under cover and still get into the house! Unless, of course, I make dh park on the street...gee, THERE'S an idea...

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Just to be obstinate, I'd rather see a smaller sports coupe version. I don't need 4 doors, though the hatch is great. Maybe an updated MR2 hatchback coupe. And, no, I don't like the Insight.

bruceha_2000 · 08-10-2006, 03:45 PM

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Today the Prius is the same length as the 1980 Corona and the Corolla is 3 inches longer than the Prius.
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But the Corolla has 1.2 cu ft LESS cargo capacity and 5.9 cu ft LESS passenger area. Owing, I suppose, principally to all the space needed under the hood for the larger ICE.

rufaro · 08-10-2006, 05:43 PM

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But the Corolla has 1.2 cu ft LESS cargo capacity and 5.9 cu ft LESS passenger area. Owing, I suppose, principally to all the space needed under the hood for the larger ICE.

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Also, I think, due to the headroom. The Pri is taller than both family beemers...an '02 series 5 and an '87 series 7(!). (Calm down--we are selling the old beemer and dh got to pick his car just like I got to pick mine...and he will NOT buy a car w/out a stick shift...)

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08-09-2006, 10:10 PM	#1
hycamguy07 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,707 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I was curious, I really love our Prius and all of its features. However does anyone know if Toyota plans on making the car a little longer or wider in 2008? What are the changes for 2008? Does anyone know what we have to look forward to? I was thinking of trying to hold out for the 2008 model, my 2004 just hit 45k..

08-09-2006, 10:57 PM	#2
Frank Hudon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,144 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	longer and wider hybrid? try the Camray Hybrid.

08-10-2006, 01:16 AM	#3
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,606 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 227 Thanked 343 Times in 242 Posts Friends: 23	According to the spy pics I posted, it seems like the chassis will be the same so expect the same wheelbase. I don't know about length or width. It would be cool if they have a Prius Plus (e.g. mpv style... Mazda5/Corolla Verso)

08-10-2006, 02:22 AM	#4
rufaro WeePoo, Gen II Join Date: May 2006 Location: Palms, Los Angeles Posts: 2,836 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: N/A Package: #3 Thanks: 39 Thanked 24 Times in 17 Posts Friends: 39	Can you say H-U-M-M-E-R?

08-10-2006, 05:53 AM	#5
hycamguy07 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,707 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I was hoping ther might lengthen the prius a cpl of inches. The car is wonderful but would be even more cool as a wagon with hatchback rear..