Next Gen Prius Pics

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stangmatt66

Posted this article in PriusOnline in due credit to him/her.

FROM WORLDCARFANS.COM:

The next generation Toyota Prius is entering its final stages of development and to entice those prospective consumers in we can bring the first shot of the redesigned interior.

The inside word from Japan is that the 2010 version of the landmark hybrid will deliver both better fuel economy and more power. The 1.5-liter engine will be replaced by a larger 100bhp 1.8-liter version which will improve high speed cruising of the vehicle. A new generation electric motor will boost the model's total power to 160bhp and there are rumours of an optional solar panel roof being fitted to the model as well. Improvements will certainly get the thumbs up from the politicians, fuel economy could go down to as low as 2.9 litres per 100 kilometres (80 mpg) whilst emissions may drop below the 100g/km mark.

It may not look it, but the body will be all-new, growing 2.5 centimetres wider, but getting some 3 centimetres shorter in overall length. The Prius' range may also grow from the current one body style, with a sedan variant expected to be launched as well and a little further down the line we should also see a plug-in version.



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[TonyPSchaefer]

Also here: http://priuschat.com/forums/2010-toy...-interior.html

But I'm not going to close one of the threads or merge them because sometimes when there are two similar threads they generate two very interesting conversations.

[MikeSF]

I reaaaaaaally dislike that center console, it completely cuts off passenger from driver, and most likely will have a feeling (real or perceived) of a much smaller interior space.

[dothangeek]

It does look smaller.

[patsparks]

I don't like that raised console in the Corolla so not good to see it in a Prius. The "gear selector" only needs to be moved once or twice for most journeys, it doesn't need to be in such a prominent location. It is only a switch, why not make it smaller like a joy stick on an Xbox and leave out the partition?

[vertigo1]

Originally Posted by patsparks

I don't like that raised console in the Corolla so not good to see it in a Prius. The "gear selector" only needs to be moved once or twice for most journeys, it doesn't need to be in such a prominent location. It is only a switch, why not make it smaller like a joy stick on an Xbox and leave out the partition?

Because the general public hates NOT having things that are familiar to them. It's taking a step in reverse. They're giving people that feeling of 20th-century familiarity in a VERY 21-century car. I hear people complaining about the "joystick" all the time when they drive mine. Maybe this'll shut'em up.

[Flying White Dutchman]

i dont like the console.
now i can move easily from driver to passenger seat.
it looks a bit more sporty.

[joe1347]

Looks like Toyota is trying to make the car more appealing to the masses instead of designing primarily to maximize or optimize functionality.

[9G-man]

considering how much the exterior is disguised, lets hope the interior is too.
I Don't like that interior console at all.

[bac]

Improvements will certainly get the thumbs up from the politicians, fuel economy could go down to as low as 2.9 litres per 100 kilometres (80 mpg) whilst emissions may drop below the 100g/km mark.

WOW ..... you can tell this article wasn't written in the USA. Our "leaders" do everything in their power to keep the people addicted to foreign oil, and could care less about emissions. It's always interesting to see the world from a sane prospective instead of from bizzaro world.

When will we have a government that will give the "thumbs up" to low emissions and fuel economy? Hint: It starts by voting out ALL the incumbents.

... Brad