Body style sucks

local_host · 01-15-2009, 01:32 AM

Don't care for it. At least that's been my initial impression (maybe it'll change with time). Looks like the back end has been raised? Kind of reminds me of the old Dodge Neon, which was a cheap subcompact.

The 'giant' Toyota logo on the front is overbearing and looks silly. Hey Toyota! EVERYONE already knows the Prius is a Toyota product!!

What happened to the proposed next gen picture that was going around? (below) Seems like it had a sleeker look. Or maybe my eyes are just playing tricks on me.

**Tideland Prius** · 01-15-2009, 01:44 AM

That was never proposed as the next gen Prius. In fact I can assure you that that design never popped up (we all have pics of the evolution of the 2010 Prius design). That was simply an artist rendition.

HTMLSpinnr · 01-15-2009, 01:49 AM

It really does look nicer in person with a 3 dimensional view. However, many have taken the Prius design as love it or hate it. You wouldn't be the first, or last...

local_host · 01-15-2009, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by HTMLSpinnr

It really does look nicer in person with a 3 dimensional view. However, many have taken the Prius design as love it or hate it. You wouldn't be the first, or last...

Where did you see it in person, I assume at a car show?

local_host · 01-15-2009, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Tideland Prius

That was never proposed as the next gen Prius. In fact I can assure you that that design never popped up (we all have pics of the evolution of the 2010 Prius design). That was simply an artist rendition.

O well, that pic was the only one I had ever seen of a potential design. I also remember hearing that it would look more like a sedan..

HTMLSpinnr · 01-15-2009, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by local_host

Where did you see it in person, I assume at a car show?

Prius Connection Detroit. Look through the other 2010 threads, the group has been posting pictures.

Whiteyprius · 01-15-2009, 09:05 AM

I like my 2008, but beauty is in the...

qbee42 · 01-15-2009, 09:25 AM

Likewise I liked the way it looked in person, but wasn't sure before that. Part of the reason I like it is that all of the changes improve the aerodynamics. If Toyota made cosmetic changes that hurt performance, that would be bad, but this is not the case.

I felt the same way about the Gen II Prius. I thought it was ugly before I got to know it, but then it grew on me. Now I think it is cute and sexy. I think the same thing will happen with the Gen III.

Tom

DeadPhish · 01-15-2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by local_host

O well, that pic was the only one I had ever seen of a potential design. I also remember hearing that it would look more like a sedan..

One of the key decisions I'm certain in Toyota's mind was that current G2 owners expressed the strong opinion NOT to change the styling. I agree. Going the traditional sedan route would have been a horrendous mistake.

There is no other vehicle as capable and useful and so fuel efficient. I love the new sleekness even from the pics.

qbee42 · 01-15-2009, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadPhish

One of the key decisions I'm certain in Toyota's mind was that current G2 owners expressed the strong opinion NOT to change the styling. I agree. Going the traditional sedan route would have been a horrendous mistake.

There is no other vehicle as capable and useful and so fuel efficient. I love the new sleekness even from the pics.

The top Toyota brass used the term "iconic" when referring to the looks of the Gen II Prius. There is no question that the overall look and feel was deliberately retained.

Tom

01-15-2009, 01:32 AM	#1
local_host Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 74 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Body style sucks Don't care for it. At least that's been my initial impression (maybe it'll change with time). Looks like the back end has been raised? Kind of reminds me of the old Dodge Neon, which was a cheap subcompact. The 'giant' Toyota logo on the front is overbearing and looks silly. Hey Toyota! EVERYONE already knows the Prius is a Toyota product!! What happened to the proposed next gen picture that was going around? (below) Seems like it had a sleeker look. Or maybe my eyes are just playing tricks on me. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by local_host; 01-15-2009 at 01:38 AM.

01-15-2009, 01:44 AM	#2
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,633 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 229 Thanked 346 Times in 245 Posts Friends: 23	Re: Body style sucks That was never proposed as the next gen Prius. In fact I can assure you that that design never popped up (we all have pics of the evolution of the 2010 Prius design). That was simply an artist rendition.

01-15-2009, 01:49 AM	#3
HTMLSpinnr Gen III Forums Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Surprise, AZ (Phoenix) Posts: 4,074 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 216 Thanked 437 Times in 196 Posts Friends: 18	Re: Body style sucks It really does look nicer in person with a 3 dimensional view. However, many have taken the Prius design as love it or hate it. You wouldn't be the first, or last...

01-15-2009, 09:05 AM	#7
Whiteyprius Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Carolina, USA Posts: 215 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Body style sucks I like my 2008, but beauty is in the...

01-15-2009, 09:25 AM	#8
qbee42 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 10,486 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 95 Thanked 392 Times in 290 Posts Friends: 10	Re: Body style sucks Likewise I liked the way it looked in person, but wasn't sure before that. Part of the reason I like it is that all of the changes improve the aerodynamics. If Toyota made cosmetic changes that hurt performance, that would be bad, but this is not the case. I felt the same way about the Gen II Prius. I thought it was ugly before I got to know it, but then it grew on me. Now I think it is cute and sexy. I think the same thing will happen with the Gen III. Tom

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