2010 Prius Sighting in San Francisco North Beach

Discussion in 'Gen III 2010+ Prius Main Forum' started by wildbottom, Feb 21, 2009.

  1. Offline

    wildbottom New Member

    Member Since:
    Dec 13, 2007
    Message Count:
    99
    Likes Received:
    1
    Location:
    California
    Your Vehicle Year:
    2005 Prius
    Keep an eye out for 2010 Prius on the road in NorCal.
    Looks like Barcelona Red. Passed by while I was waiting for light. Looks squashed. I was in my '05 about 25ft away in 5 way intersection on Columbus and Broadway.
    Must be pre-release for the Press. Not sure of the exact release date.
    wildbottom, Feb 21, 2009
    Like Reply Share #1
  2. Offline
    • Moderator

    efusco Troll Slayer

    Member Since:
    Nov 26, 2003
    Message Count:
    19,635
    Likes Received:
    881
    Location:
    Nixa, MO
    Your Vehicle Year:
    2004 Prius
    "looks squashed"? The ones I've seen in person and in photos didn't have that appearance.
    efusco, Feb 21, 2009
    Like Reply Share #2
  3. Offline

    wildbottom New Member

    Member Since:
    Dec 13, 2007
    Message Count:
    99
    Likes Received:
    1
    Location:
    California
    Your Vehicle Year:
    2005 Prius
    That's just my opinion. The front and rear lights make it even more so.
    wildbottom, Feb 21, 2009
    Like Reply Share #3
  4. Offline
    • Moderator

    efusco Troll Slayer

    Member Since:
    Nov 26, 2003
    Message Count:
    19,635
    Likes Received:
    881
    Location:
    Nixa, MO
    Your Vehicle Year:
    2004 Prius
    Ok.
    efusco, Feb 21, 2009
    Like Reply Share #4
  5. Offline

    cycledrum I like Prius

    Member Since:
    Apr 9, 2008
    Message Count:
    5,266
    Likes Received:
    432
    Location:
    NorCal
    Your Vehicle Year:
    2011 Prius
    Model:
    Three
    Looks schmooks. At least it seems promising to be much more comfortable out of the box.
    cycledrum, Feb 21, 2009
    Like Reply Share #5
  6. Offline
    • Moderator

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North

    Member Since:
    Oct 2, 2004
    Message Count:
    27,008
    Likes Received:
    1,175
    Location:
    Canada
    Your Vehicle Year:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    As far as I know, no one's allowed to drive it so it may be a Toyota employee behind the wheel. That would also be the first Barcelona Red as we haven't seen a red vehicle in its prototype fleet.
    Tideland Prius, Feb 22, 2009
    Like Reply Share #6
  7. Offline

    hntr467 New Member

    Member Since:
    Feb 10, 2009
    Message Count:
    22
    Likes Received:
    1
    Location:
    Rockford, IL
    Your Vehicle Year:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    V
    Maybe it was really a Ferrari, which may explain why it looked squashed! :p
    hntr467, Feb 23, 2009
    Like Reply Share #7
  8. Offline

    a priori Canonus Curiosus

    Member Since:
    Aug 14, 2007
    Message Count:
    2,668
    Likes Received:
    313
    Location:
    Chicagoland (West)
    Your Vehicle Year:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    V
    I've been told just what you've noted here: No one is allowed to drive one in the U.S. -- yet!

    I'm not doubting the OP. After all, he does have an '05, so I'd think he would recognize a 2nd Gen Prius as compared to something new and different. This is just a bit surprising.
    a priori, Feb 23, 2009
    Like Reply Share #8
  9. Offline

    patsparks An Aussie perspective

    Member Since:
    Jul 12, 2007
    Message Count:
    10,558
    Likes Received:
    430
    Location:
    Adelaide South Australia
    Your Vehicle Year:
    2004 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    Was it a 2000 Celica? May have been the Prius team moving a car.
    patsparks, Feb 23, 2009
    Like Reply Share #9
  10. Offline

    DeadPhish New Member

    Member Since:
    Sep 10, 2005
    Message Count:
    1,959
    Likes Received:
    325
    Location:
    Outer Banks of NC.. Retired to play golf and poker
    Your Vehicle Year:
    2005 Prius
    Model:
    N/A

    A PRIUS CELICA!!!!?????? ZOMG!!! I can't wait.

    [Official new rumor starter]
    DeadPhish, Mar 1, 2009
    Like Reply Share #10
  11. Offline
    • Moderator

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North

    Member Since:
    Oct 2, 2004
    Message Count:
    27,008
    Likes Received:
    1,175
    Location:
    Canada
    Your Vehicle Year:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    Well given the new Toyota USA pictures in the pressroom, it could be the same Barcelona Red that wildbottom saw. It was out and about for a picture session.
    Tideland Prius, Mar 3, 2009
    Like Reply Share #11
  12. Offline

    Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast

    Member Since:
    Mar 8, 2008
    Message Count:
    9,152
    Likes Received:
    1,793
    Location:
    Green Valley, AZ
    Your Vehicle Year:
    2007 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    It could have been looking for its photo shoot. Or, maybe it was driving down to LA to become one of the vehicles available for test-drive this past Sunday??
    Patrick Wong, Mar 3, 2009
    Like Reply Share #12

Share This Page