Naming the Prius Generation...

bookrats · 09-02-2004, 03:13 PM

There are three "ages" of Prii:[list][*]The first generation Prius, "Mark 1", sold only in Japan in the late 90s.[*]The second generation "Prius Classic", sold everywhere (including the US) from 2000-2003.[*]The third generation Prius, currently being sold.[list]
The question is, what's the best/most commonly used name each "generation" of Prii?

We've been calling the third (current) generation Prius the "'04 Prius" -- but that doesn't work any longer, since the '05s are out (and are identical to the '04s, with the exception of price and whatever interal manufacting improvements were made over the last year).

The second generation is easier -- most people refer to it as the Prius Classic (at least in the US); I'd leave it with that moniker.

The first generation is rarely mentioned in America -- I've heard most people refer to it as the "Prius MK1" (Mark 1) or "first generation Prius"; either of those work for me.
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So, what would you name the current, 3rd generation Prius?

I think points should go for something that is (a) accurate and (

get used (at least on PriusChat).

prius04 · 09-02-2004, 03:28 PM

Maybe something from Latin origins, like "Prius" itself.

bookrats · 09-02-2004, 03:32 PM

I sort of like "Prius Mark III" myself.

"Go Speed Racer... Go Speed Racer... Go Speed Racer, Go!" :mrgreen:

(I know, I know... "Mach V", not "Mark III". Plus, the Prius doesn\'t come with a trunk monkey.)

rflagg · 09-02-2004, 04:46 PM

I've also heard the mark I referred to as "original" or the original prius.

Since it's a techie car, how about Prius version 3.0 - or v3 for short?

-m.

**TonyPSchaefer** · 09-02-2004, 04:50 PM

I sort of like V3. And then add the year on the end of that. So I have a V3.4 and now they are making the V3.5 edition.

I was also thinking that now since it's the first year to qualify as a mid-sized car we could just call it the mid-sized hatchback Prius. It's not flashy, but it's true.

Then again, we could just use the full name:
Propelled
Rightously
In
Ubercool
Synergy

bookrats · 09-02-2004, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TonyPSchaefer
I was also thinking that now since it's the first year to qualify as a mid-sized car we could just call it the mid-sized hatchback Prius. It's not flashy, but it's true.

Just hope it doesn't lead to the Prius getting even bigger. I'd hate it if the V4 Prius was the "Full-Sized Old Person's Land Shark Prius". :mrgreen:

Quote:

Propelled
Rightously
In
Ubercool
Synergy

:clap: Excellent - I always enjoyed the 60's fictional spy organization acronyms (U.N.C.L.E., S.H.I.E.L.D., Z.O.W.I.E.).

How about:

Serenity

karmavore · 09-02-2004, 05:33 PM

or...

People's
Republic of
Incredible,
Unparalleled
Smugness?

Victoriatus · 09-02-2004, 06:37 PM

I find it the easiest to use G1/G2/G3 for the generation, and model year for itself (if needed). For example, my Prius will be a G3 Prius, or a G3/05 Prius. Simple.

Pure
Revolution
Inside
Ultimate
Slickness

hdrygas · 09-02-2004, 06:54 PM

Enough! or Too much.

BobA · 09-02-2004, 07:35 PM

I'll go along with v-3.4... Bob

09-02-2004, 03:13 PM	#1
bookrats Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,843 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Naming the Prius Generation... There are three "ages" of Prii:[list][]The first generation Prius, "Mark 1", sold only in Japan in the late 90s.[]The second generation "Prius Classic", sold everywhere (including the US) from 2000-2003.[]The third generation Prius, currently being sold.[list] The question is, what's the best/most commonly used name each "generation" of Prii? We've been calling the third (current) generation Prius the "'04 Prius" -- but that doesn't work any longer, since the '05s are out (and are identical to the '04s, with the exception of price and whatever interal manufacting improvements were made over the last year). The second generation is easier -- most people refer to it as the Prius Classic (at least in the US); I'd leave it with that moniker. The first generation is rarely mentioned in America -- I've heard most people refer to it as the "Prius MK1" (Mark 1) or "first generation Prius"; either of those work for me. [hr:0ece291724] So, what would you name the current, 3rd generation Prius? I think points should go for something that is (a) accurate and ( get used (at least on PriusChat). __________________ "Have you ever noticed.... Anybody going slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?"* -- George Carlin</span> Jeff Meyer <span style=\'color:green\'>Tideland '05 AM Package, 12 November 2004

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09-02-2004, 03:28 PM	#2
prius04 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NorthEast USA Posts: 1,155 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Maybe something from Latin origins, like "Prius" itself.

09-02-2004, 03:32 PM	#3
bookrats Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,843 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I sort of like "Prius Mark III" myself. "Go Speed Racer... Go Speed Racer... Go Speed Racer, Go!" :mrgreen: (I know, I know... "Mach V", not "Mark III". Plus, the Prius doesn\'t come with a trunk monkey.)

09-02-2004, 04:46 PM	#4
rflagg Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 946 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I've also heard the mark I referred to as "original" or the original prius. Since it's a techie car, how about Prius version 3.0 - or v3 for short? -m.

09-02-2004, 04:50 PM	#5
TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Far-North Chicagoland Posts: 10,500 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 39 Thanked 165 Times in 106 Posts Friends: 23	I sort of like V3. And then add the year on the end of that. So I have a V3.4 and now they are making the V3.5 edition. I was also thinking that now since it's the first year to qualify as a mid-sized car we could just call it the mid-sized hatchback Prius. It's not flashy, but it's true. Then again, we could just use the full name: Propelled Rightously In Ubercool Synergy

09-02-2004, 05:33 PM	#7
karmavore Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 61 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	or... People's Republic of Incredible, Unparalleled Smugness?

09-02-2004, 06:37 PM	#8
Victoriatus Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oulu, Finland; work: Dreux, France Posts: 35 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I find it the easiest to use G1/G2/G3 for the generation, and model year for itself (if needed). For example, my Prius will be a G3 Prius, or a G3/05 Prius. Simple. Pure Revolution Inside Ultimate Slickness

09-02-2004, 06:54 PM	#9
hdrygas Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Olympia Wa Posts: 3,650 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	Enough! or Too much.

09-02-2004, 07:35 PM	#10
BobA Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Denver CO Posts: 731 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I'll go along with v-3.4... Bob