Chrysler launching hybrids in 2008, Dodge Ram hybrid in 2010, and Nissan partnership.

[Tideland Prius]

Originally Posted by Kablooie

So, EVERYONE'S coming out with hybrid cars in the next few years. The market will be swamped.

What do you think Toyota will do to keep ahead of the crowd? Or will they?

'bout time.


Oh I'm sure Toyota will come out with things. Just look at the Gen 2 vs. Gen 1. It didn't have much competition but what did Toyota come up with?

- it improved the gun-grip type shifter with a joystick control unit
- gave us a push-button start
- gave us SKS
- bluetooth
- the latest navigation with a larger 7" screen (old one was 6.5")
- reverse camera (on Japanese models for 2004/05)
- Intelligent Parking Assist (Japan 2004, Euro 2006)


One can only imagine what will be on the new Prius.

[hschuck]

and . . .
-better performance (mpg, battery, and power)
-more interior room
-unique styling (interior and exterior)

[scargi01]

One can only hope the new competition is more than a gimmick and truly spawns new technology and innovation. Most times when something gets "hot" the competition is nothing more than a low quality copy of the original.

[hampdenwireless]

With all of the GM bashing out there... why not Chrysler bashing. They have not sold any hybrids to the general public (though they have leased, hand picked some customers a few).

GM is way ahead of Chrysler in fuel economy and hybrids. Chrysler is not even intending to bring out any hybrids other then trucks, GM is doing midsized cars at least.