A-BAT - inspired by Prius

Technogeek · 12-28-2007, 11:36 PM

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl...FREE/795224079

ozyran440 · 12-28-2007, 11:47 PM

There's some nice shots of the new beastie here.

Personally, if Toyota rolls this out into production, I might very well consider replacing the wife's Prius with one.

**TonyPSchaefer** · 12-29-2007, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ozyran440

There's some nice shots of the new beastie here.

Personally, if Toyota rolls this out into production, I might very well consider replacing the wife's Prius with one.

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Originally Posted by News Article"

The A-Bat's shape was inspired by the silhouette of the Toyota Prius, Calty Project Creative Director Matt Sterling said in a statement.

Also inspired by the Prius is the concept truck's powertrain--a four-cylinder gasoline engine mated to Toyota's hybrid system.

Could this be the first real hybrid truck? I like it. I'm not a real truck guy myself, but this looks nice.

And though I'm not willing to replace a Prius with a truck like ozyran indicates, I think you're coming close to something: those who don't want the Prius because they are "truck people." Now they have something. Rather than replacing a Prius with a truck, they can replace their conventional car with a truck.

[Edit]
Having looked more closely at the album ozyran linked to, it makes me smile to see the hybrid badging.

Though I'm going to need to see some mileage numbers.

daniel · 12-29-2007, 11:28 AM

It doesn't look anything at all like the "silhouette of the [...] Prius" to me (as the article claims).

sulman · 12-29-2007, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by daniel

It doesn't look anything at all like the "silhouette of the [...] Prius" to me (as the article claims).

My impression exactly. Perhaps a Prius that slammed into a brick wall.

Nevertheless, I like the concept.

DaveinOlyWA · 12-29-2007, 11:57 AM

i guess for an intro "sneak peak" type article its not bad... but i want SPECS!!

what is the configuration of the batteries? what is the mileage estimates, vehicle weight??

what a tease!!

Technogeek · 12-29-2007, 12:37 PM

Here is some more information about the A-BAT:

http://www.pickuptruck.com/html/auto...bat/page1.html

DaveinOlyWA · 12-29-2007, 12:45 PM

thanks!

Godiva · 12-29-2007, 01:23 PM

I see the Prius influence. Short nose and along the roof line. Put a hatch over the back and you've got a Prius on stilts. Taller, but similar silouette.

This is fine for the Weekend Warriors that need a commuter car during the week and a truck to haul stuff from Home Depot on the weekend. And College guys that needs a truck for their image.

**TonyPSchaefer** · 12-29-2007, 01:35 PM

As a truck, the front is fine. As a hybrid, it is far too blunt.

12-28-2007, 11:36 PM	#1
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12-28-2007, 11:47 PM	#2
ozyran440 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 15 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: A-BAT - inspired by Prius There's some nice shots of the new beastie here. Personally, if Toyota rolls this out into production, I might very well consider replacing the wife's Prius with one.

12-29-2007, 11:28 AM	#4
daniel Cat Lovers Against the Bomb Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 11,278 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 59 Thanked 201 Times in 127 Posts Friends: 0	Re: A-BAT - inspired by Prius It doesn't look anything at all like the "silhouette of the [...] Prius" to me (as the article claims).

12-29-2007, 11:57 AM	#6
DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 12,378 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 24 Thanked 121 Times in 103 Posts Friends: 10	Re: A-BAT - inspired by Prius i guess for an intro "sneak peak" type article its not bad... but i want SPECS!! what is the configuration of the batteries? what is the mileage estimates, vehicle weight?? what a tease!!

12-29-2007, 12:37 PM	#7
Technogeek Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 139 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: A-BAT - inspired by Prius Here is some more information about the A-BAT: http://www.pickuptruck.com/html/auto...bat/page1.html

12-29-2007, 12:45 PM	#8
DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 12,378 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 24 Thanked 121 Times in 103 Posts Friends: 10	Re: A-BAT - inspired by Prius thanks!

12-29-2007, 01:23 PM	#9
Godiva AmeriKan Citizen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 10,342 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 7	Re: A-BAT - inspired by Prius I see the Prius influence. Short nose and along the roof line. Put a hatch over the back and you've got a Prius on stilts. Taller, but similar silouette. This is fine for the Weekend Warriors that need a commuter car during the week and a truck to haul stuff from Home Depot on the weekend. And College guys that needs a truck for their image.

12-29-2007, 01:35 PM	#10
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	Re: A-BAT - inspired by Prius As a truck, the front is fine. As a hybrid, it is far too blunt.