Prius Chief Engineer Confirms Hybrid Yaris

**Danny** · 03-25-2009, 01:12 PM

A new story entry has been added:

Prius Chief Engineer Confirms Hybrid Yaris

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The Prius Chief Engineer Akihiko Otsuka himself confirmed with the Automotive News and Japan's Nikkei newspaper that a Yaris Hybrid is being developed and should be ready for the 2011 model year.
The new Toyota hybrid will be marketed to both Japan and the United States and will be equipped with a version of the Hybrid Synergy Drive system. Expect it to target the lower end of the market and be released with a target price lower than the Honda Insight's $20k tag.

KK6PD · 03-25-2009, 01:36 PM

You wouldn't think that a Yaris has the room for Hybrid hardware. But hey, if they can fit in, and its a real uber gas miser, and priced right, they will have a real winner on their hands!
Good move Toyota!!!
Thanks Danny!

bredekamp · 03-25-2009, 01:53 PM

But it'll still be a Yaris....eeeeuuu!

The Insight looks nicer.

usbseawolf2000 · 03-25-2009, 02:16 PM

Please make it a hatchback! That car should get the crown for the most affordable and highest MPG hybrid on the market.

spwolf · 03-25-2009, 02:30 PM

they recently said 10 new hybrid Toyotas in early 2010's.... which means most toyotas will have hybrid versions.

HTMLSpinnr · 03-25-2009, 04:34 PM

I'm curious if it will get the 1.3L HSD or 1.5L HSD.

spwolf · 03-25-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by HTMLSpinnr

I'm curious if it will get the 1.3L HSD or 1.5L HSD.

maybe 1.0l? it will be that or 1.33... i seriously doubt it will be 1.5.

**Tideland Prius** · 03-25-2009, 06:42 PM

Wow! Nice! 1.33 perhaps?

KK6PD · 03-25-2009, 06:48 PM

It may need the JATO option to really make those 1/4 mile numbers!!

john1701a · 03-25-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by spwolf

they recently said 10 new hybrid Toyotas in early 2010's.... which means most toyotas will have hybrid versions.

And some wondered why Prius was growing bigger, faster, and more powerful (while also becoming even more efficient). Our guess that it was to make room for a smaller sibling has been confirmed. Sweet!
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03-25-2009, 01:36 PM	#2
KK6PD _ . _ . / _ _ . _ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,156 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 88 Thanked 35 Times in 32 Posts Friends: 11	Re: Prius Chief Engineer Confirms Hybrid Yaris You wouldn't think that a Yaris has the room for Hybrid hardware. But hey, if they can fit in, and its a real uber gas miser, and priced right, they will have a real winner on their hands! Good move Toyota!!! Thanks Danny!

03-25-2009, 01:53 PM	#3
bredekamp Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Somerset West, South Africa Posts: 487 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: Prius Chief Engineer Confirms Hybrid Yaris But it'll still be a Yaris....eeeeuuu! The Insight looks nicer.

03-25-2009, 02:16 PM	#4
usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 3,254 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 106 Thanked 178 Times in 111 Posts Friends: 59	Re: Prius Chief Engineer Confirms Hybrid Yaris Please make it a hatchback! That car should get the crown for the most affordable and highest MPG hybrid on the market.

03-25-2009, 02:30 PM	#5
spwolf Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Eastern Europe Posts: 852 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Friends: 1	Re: Prius Chief Engineer Confirms Hybrid Yaris they recently said 10 new hybrid Toyotas in early 2010's.... which means most toyotas will have hybrid versions.

03-25-2009, 04:34 PM	#6
HTMLSpinnr Gen III Forums Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Surprise, AZ (Phoenix) Posts: 4,072 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 215 Thanked 437 Times in 196 Posts Friends: 18	Re: Prius Chief Engineer Confirms Hybrid Yaris I'm curious if it will get the 1.3L HSD or 1.5L HSD.

03-25-2009, 06:42 PM	#8
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03-25-2009, 06:48 PM	#9
KK6PD _ . _ . / _ _ . _ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,156 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 88 Thanked 35 Times in 32 Posts Friends: 11	Re: Prius Chief Engineer Confirms Hybrid Yaris It may need the JATO option to really make those 1/4 mile numbers!!

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