Ok, NOW the 2008 Toyota Prius site is up!

Sonny Jim · 09-06-2007, 10:12 PM

Ok, the 2008s are on the Toyota.com site...

http://www.toyota.com/prius/index.html

Pics of Spectra Blue Mica and Seaside Pearl for comparision...

Discuss... :P

jwe8f · 09-06-2007, 10:28 PM

Is this new to 2008? "The Prius boasts an EPA-estimated combined city/highway rating of 46 miles per gallon"

Nice to see the EPA has re-evaluated using more accurate methods. My 2005 was quoted at 51 MPG combined, but over something like 20,000 miles, my lifetime mileage is right at 46-something!

"YMMV"

BTW, wasn't this the supposed to be the year of the redesign?

Betelgeuse · 09-06-2007, 10:31 PM

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BTW, wasn't this the supposed to be the year of the redesign?
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Nope. Model year '09, which should come out around a year from now.

alg · 09-07-2007, 01:07 AM

Thursday September 6th I picked up a new 08 Prius Spectra Blue. Pictures and information in this thread:
http://priuschat.com/08-Spectra-Blue-Mica-...ved-t38417.html

**TonyPSchaefer** · 09-07-2007, 09:12 AM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jwe8f @ Sep 6 2007, 09:28 PM) [snapback]508295[/snapback]</div>

Quote:

Is this new to 2008? "The Prius boasts an EPA-estimated combined city/highway rating of 46 miles per gallon"

Nice to see the EPA has re-evaluated using more accurate methods. My 2005 was quoted at 51 MPG combined, but over something like 20,000 miles, my lifetime mileage is right at 46-something!

"YMMV"

BTW, wasn't this the supposed to be the year of the redesign? [/b]

There was speculation on the redesign, but the smart money has always been on '09.

As for 46 MPG, my current 64.8 MPG half-tank is even more impressive now. Thanks, EPA!

sea-horsea · 09-07-2007, 03:20 PM

besides the $ and color ...anything else change or added? I mean anything? :P

4futrgens · 09-07-2007, 03:58 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jwe8f @ Sep 6 2007, 10:28 PM) [snapback]508295[/snapback]</div>

Quote:

Is this new to 2008? "The Prius boasts an EPA-estimated combined city/highway rating of 46 miles per gallon"

Nice to see the EPA has re-evaluated using more accurate methods. My 2005 was quoted at 51 MPG combined, but over something like 20,000 miles, my lifetime mileage is right at 46-something!

"YMMV"

BTW, wasn't this the supposed to be the year of the redesign?
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http://www.edmunds.com/advice/fueleconomy/...12/article.html

Here is an Edmunds article explaining the lower MPG ratings. You'll see these lower (more realistic) ratings on all '08 models.

Topgas · 09-07-2007, 07:57 PM

Not to get off topic but 47 mpg is great when you figure in winter driving into the mix. We get an average of around 52 mpg all late spring summer and fall and 42 during the winter. I like the blue.

Thirdage · 09-07-2007, 09:05 PM

Hi. I just took delivery of a Classic Silver 2008 package 2. Can't tell much of any difference with the 2007s. $500 over invoice at a local dealer. The Dealer thought that the arm rests and the rear tail light might be a bit different.

Sonny Jim · 09-07-2007, 10:23 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(sea-horsea @ Sep 7 2007, 12:20 PM) [snapback]508686[/snapback]</div>

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besides the $ and color ...anything else change or added? I mean anything? :P [/b]

Nope, one new color and the introduction of the new entry-level package. That's it.

Despite claims of superior handling and new seats

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09-06-2007, 10:12 PM	#1
Sonny Jim Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 260 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 2	Ok, the 2008s are on the Toyota.com site... http://www.toyota.com/prius/index.html Pics of Spectra Blue Mica and Seaside Pearl for comparision... Discuss... :P

09-06-2007, 10:28 PM	#2
jwe8f Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 174 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Is this new to 2008? "The Prius boasts an EPA-estimated combined city/highway rating of 46 miles per gallon" Nice to see the EPA has re-evaluated using more accurate methods. My 2005 was quoted at 51 MPG combined, but over something like 20,000 miles, my lifetime mileage is right at 46-something! "YMMV" BTW, wasn't this the supposed to be the year of the redesign?

09-07-2007, 01:07 AM	#4
alg Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 39 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Thursday September 6th I picked up a new 08 Prius Spectra Blue. Pictures and information in this thread: http://priuschat.com/08-Spectra-Blue-Mica-...ved-t38417.html

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sea-horsea Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 97 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	besides the $ and color ...anything else change or added? I mean anything? :P

09-07-2007, 07:57 PM	#8
Topgas Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 96 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Not to get off topic but 47 mpg is great when you figure in winter driving into the mix. We get an average of around 52 mpg all late spring summer and fall and 42 during the winter. I like the blue.

09-07-2007, 09:05 PM	#9
Thirdage Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Hi. I just took delivery of a Classic Silver 2008 package 2. Can't tell much of any difference with the 2007s. $500 over invoice at a local dealer. The Dealer thought that the arm rests and the rear tail light might be a bit different.