Latest spy shows of 2010 Prius, with Interior!

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by spwolf, Aug 22, 2008.

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Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by spwolf, Aug 22, 2008.

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  1. OlsonBW
    I was not impressed or excited to see the changes on the inside. It's looks a lot more like a "normal" vehicle. I hope that interior is just to throw people off and not the real thing.
    OlsonBW, Aug 22, 2008
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  2. spwolf
    normal? :). You do notice A4 sized papers in the tray under small, sporty, joystick like gearshift? It modelled after Auris interior which a lot of people in Europe dig, and I can assure you it looks like an real thing... and definetly not another car on the planet with it too, so not normal :p.
    spwolf, Aug 22, 2008
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  3. efusco
    I like the placement of the MFD and shifter quite a lot. Hard to say a lot more, the headlight cluster is interesting.
    efusco, Aug 22, 2008
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  4. spwolf
    funniest thing is that front cosole from handrest to top of the HVAC/NAV looks like it has taken clues from Supra...
    spwolf, Aug 22, 2008
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  5. spwolf
    SUPRA
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    2010 Prius SPY Photo
    spwolf, Aug 22, 2008
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  6. jelloslug
    There is also the possibility that this car could the be Lexus version that is comming out also.
    jelloslug, Aug 22, 2008
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  7. spwolf
    could be - with regards to head lights, but interior is all toyota though... so I think previus bug eye headlights might have been there only in early examples and this is real look that we will get...
    spwolf, Aug 22, 2008
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  8. Tideland Prius
    Very nice... but

    1. The console kinda steps on the first two gen's open concept where there wasn't much intrusion between the front passengers.

    2. Nice that they still kept the joystick but it's taking up more space than necessary on the console. (Obviously to appeal to more people, it's in a normal place) You could still have the tray below but only have that separate auto-climate control screen intrude out (think RX or 1st gen Highlander) and still have a gap between the dash and the centre console box.

    3. Nicely done with hiding the two centre vents and incorporating them into the dash

    4. The screen is a bit lower than before and seems to be the same 7" size (most are moving into 8 and 9")

    5. The integrated passenger seatbelt warning light between the airbag and the upper glovebox is nice.

    6. The seat bottom doesn't look any longer than the current one. I hope it is. Extra thigh support would be nice

    7. It appears the console box slides backwards to open rather than the normal flip up (if not, then that lid/armrest is really far back).

    8. Is that an indicator on the mirror??

    9. It appears the rear brake lights are two vertical strips of LEDs??

    10. Sucks that they're still using the bumblebee antenna rather than in-glass.

    11. It appears that they did experiment with projector headlights (as seen with the earlier spyshots of the white Prius) but for whatever reason, Toyota went with multi-reflector-type

    12. I still don't know what the bumper light is. You'd think it's for foglights but the bulb is yellow which makes me think it's an indicator. However, there are 3 sets of lights in the headlight housing. Perhaps the outermost one is simply a parking/side marker light
    Tideland Prius, Aug 22, 2008
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  9. brick
    What's that I spy? Buttons and knobs? I love buttons and knobs! And overall I really like a more driver-centered cockpit. But they need to show me those two important things: the height adjuster on the seat, and the telescoping steering column! (Not to mention those longer seat rails.) Without that stuff I'm saving my money. If I'm smart I'll save my money anyway, but you know I get these urges...
    brick, Aug 22, 2008
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  10. spwolf
    you will get both of those for sure...
    spwolf, Aug 22, 2008
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  11. spwolf
    tideland - sliding console is feature of many upscale toyotas/lexuses... you can both slide it to reveal more features and then to open it up to reaveal interior...
    spwolf, Aug 22, 2008
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  12. Godiva
    I really, really hate that.

    I hate where the screen is; it seems like glare would be even MORE of a problem with little to do about it as a hood would block driver's view.

    I hate where the shift is as that whole center thing just sucks up space needlessly. All of the efficient use of space is completely destroyed.

    I hate it so much, I'll buy a 2009 before I'll buy the 2010 redesign. I don't care if it does get a few miles more per gallon. I'll just pulse and glide a little more diligently.
    Godiva, Aug 22, 2008
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  13. spwolf
    also, projector is only one of the lights, 2nd would be high beams which are not projectors... since even Auris has projectors, I would think that they would be in...
    spwolf, Aug 22, 2008
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  14. direstraits71
    I agree 100%. I'm not pleased by what I see here. That steering wheel has got to go!! :eek: I don't think I could be convinced to buy one with this interior even with improved mileage. Can't tell if the seats are better or powered. I'd like to see it in person.
    direstraits71, Aug 22, 2008
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  15. statultra
    i strongly doubt the layout of the interior follows the production model, i dont think toyota would put so much plastic and cheap seats.
    statultra, Aug 22, 2008
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  16. dwreed3rd
    Are you sure the pictures aren't of a red-neck 3m (duct tape) protective film DIY job?

    I thought I saw one just like it here in Georgia. :rolleyes:
    dwreed3rd, Aug 22, 2008
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  17. usbseawolf2000
    Those rims looks like 17" or 18". Is it me or the hood looks longer? This is probably due to larger ICE.
    usbseawolf2000, Aug 22, 2008
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  18. Boo
    With that new center console, it doesn't look like rural u.s. mail carriers will be able to drive it from the passenger seat.

    I love the fact that the car is 1.2 inches shorter (but 1 inch wider) than the current generation Prius. (I hate the way car manufacturers almost always increase the length of a car with each generation.)
    Boo, Aug 22, 2008
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  19. V8Cobrakid
    i like it :)
    V8Cobrakid, Aug 22, 2008
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