Toyota missed the boat on color selection!

[Manksgloob]

Originally Posted by The Electric Me

I'm NOT buying because I want to make a ecological, social, or political statement. I think it's unfair to apply that stereotype to Prius owners and drivers. Some of us just think it's the best machine available commercially at this time.

Hear, hear!

[HTMLSpinnr]

Kips, really? "Just" white? Most whites don't have a sheen or metal flecking.



That being said, I'd have loved a Matador Red or one of the Lexus forest or olive greens as well. Even a lighter blue would have been nice.

[Husker4theSpurs]

Originally Posted by ggood

The red is a bright red. Gen II car was available in the more burgundy salsa color, some years. Most people here seem to prefer the salsa. The blizzard pearl is very nice. Otherwise, I agree with OP. The choices for the 2010 camry are much better.

The red was a bit darker in person than I anticipated ... I wouldn't call it sports car red exactly.

[Tideland Prius]

Originally Posted by Husker4theSpurs

The red was a bit darker in person than I anticipated ... I wouldn't call it sports car red exactly.

It sure as heck is brighter than Salsa Red!

[damack1]

I totally agree with the OP. Looks to me like Toyota chose their colors from a box of 8 crayons. Someone send them a box of 64. They'll be amazed.

[NYPrius1]

As I am Keeping My Silver Pine Mica ( Hardly Ever Needs A Wash ) And My Other Half is getting the new Barcelona Red, I am Happy. I will be getting the Plug In When Available and Hopefully The Color Choices will be More Inviting!

[AirKuhl]

Originally Posted by Kips

I think it's safe to say that many, if not the majority, of Prius buyers purchase the car to make a statement. We want to say, "Hey, look at me. I care about the environment."

Maybe many people feel that way, and if so that's a shame. No different than SUV drivers buying SUV's because they think it makes them look cool.

I bought the car because I appreciate the technology and the practical layout. It appeals to me that I'm getting something back from the otherwise wasted brake heat and time idling in traffic. I don't judge or make assumptions about people based on what they drive. Isn't making assumptions about a larger group based on a small sample or anecdotal evidence the exact same thing as being racist or sexist? I suspect I'm not the only one that feels this way.

And oh yeah, the more colors the merrier IMO.

[ronhowell]

Originally Posted by HTMLSpinnr

Kips, really? "Just" white? Most whites don't have a sheen or metal flecking.



That being said, I'd have loved a Matador Red or one of the Lexus forest or olive greens as well. Even a lighter blue would have been nice.

Hey Rick , I'm still trying to figure out just what on the 2010 that camera shot shows? What are the twin stalks sticking up at the top of the picture?

[i3akachan]

what happened to sandy beach? that's a pretty bling-bling color...

i was gonna get that if the white wasn't pearly, but i'm so in love w/ blizzard pearl now...

[synapse]

It's going to be harder and harder to change those numbers if manufacturers only offer those 7. We can't buy what's not offered.

Not saying they are wrong - I'm sure A LOT of research and thought went into the choices - but they can be a little misleading perhaps. If all manufacturers follow suit, it will sort of be a circular loop. They think we want black and only give us black -> we buy it as the only choice -> they think they are right and offer more black.