a case of Prius envy

orracle · 10-29-2007, 01:19 PM

From Newsweek:

http://www.newsweek.com/id/40721

nerfer · 10-29-2007, 01:36 PM

Here's an excerpt for those who want a sample of the article, generally the OP does this, but I'll step in this time (the article covers much more than this):

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That’s why Honda is trying electroshock therapy on its hybrids. It’s working on a new high-profile hybrid—a Prius fighter that analysts expect will have the highest mileage on the road when it arrives in 2009. Code-named the “Global Small Hybrid,” Honda’s new gas-electric model won’t be a version of anything else in its lineup. Instead, Honda execs say it will be a five-passenger, small family car priced under $22,000. This time Honda won’t make the mistake of wrapping its hybrid in the sheet metal of its everyday cars: instead, analysts expect the new Honda will have the larva styling the Prius pioneered—which now embodies the green- car look.
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I read this in today's paper. A good article, except they still think people buy the Prius because it looks different. I suppose that happens sometimes, but definitely not always. Time for another poll?

ACORNBLUES · 10-29-2007, 02:17 PM

I buy my prius because it is useful. It does not compromise utility for FE (ie honda's shamefully <strike>shoehorned</strike> engineered battery pack that blocks the access of the fold down seats).

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I read this in today's paper. A good article, except they still think people buy the Prius because it looks different. I suppose that happens sometimes, but definitely not always. Time for another poll?
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**TonyPSchaefer** · 10-29-2007, 04:39 PM

I honestly hope that Honda and other manufacturers release vehicles able to actually compete with the mileage, emissions, and functionality of the Prius.

Winston · 10-29-2007, 05:56 PM

I bought my Prius because of the mileage and the large back seat.

patsparks · 10-29-2007, 07:08 PM

Has anyone notice that other manufacturers are copying the Prius style in normal petrol engined and diesel cars? Fords Focus, Citroens C4 Hyudai have a car with similar style. By the time Honda do a Prius clone it will look like all the other Prius clones.
I posted links to photos in another thread I haven't time to look now, sorry.

Stev0 · 10-30-2007, 01:15 AM

Ooh, I know. The GM model should be called "Super Hybrid In Theory".

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10-29-2007, 01:19 PM	#1
orracle Whaddaya mean "senior" member? Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gurnee, IL Posts: 428 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 3 Times in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 8	From Newsweek: http://www.newsweek.com/id/40721

10-29-2007, 04:39 PM	#4
TonyPSchaefer Ruler of Omicron Persei 8 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Far-North Chicagoland Posts: 8,443 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 4 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 17	I honestly hope that Honda and other manufacturers release vehicles able to actually compete with the mileage, emissions, and functionality of the Prius.

10-29-2007, 05:56 PM	#5
Winston Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SF Bay Area, California Posts: 555 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I bought my Prius because of the mileage and the large back seat.

10-29-2007, 07:08 PM	#6
patsparks Uneducated bird-brain Aussie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Adelaide South Australia Posts: 4,924 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: Base Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 17	Has anyone notice that other manufacturers are copying the Prius style in normal petrol engined and diesel cars? Fords Focus, Citroens C4 Hyudai have a car with similar style. By the time Honda do a Prius clone it will look like all the other Prius clones. I posted links to photos in another thread I haven't time to look now, sorry.

10-30-2007, 01:15 AM	#7
Stev0 Aluminum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northampton, MA Posts: 4,719 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 7	Ooh, I know. The GM model should be called "Super Hybrid In Theory".