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    DanMode Brooklyn Prius Guy

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    Was browsing through YouTube and came across this video. It's just titled as "2011 Prius" so it might have gone under the radar for folks specifically looking for the 'v'.

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NQYc0XS5DQ"]YouTube - 2011 Toyota Prius[/ame]

    Personally, I think the inside dash is a little too 'busy' compared to the Gen III. I do like the rest of the interior though (seating), as well as how the dual moon roofs slide open.
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    zenMachine Just another Onionhead

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    drash Member

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    Yep the back seats recline like my wife's Venza. I see a lot of similarities between the Prius v and the Venza like the dual moon roof (but not the gas mileage - :eek:). Well since the Venza has a panoramic glass roof, maybe they'll actually call the Prius v's roof the panoramic resin roof in their final marketing literature. Seems like I should take a real close look at it since I like how the front seat folds down too. Weird how they both have V as part of their name. I wonder if they'll come up with a commercial like Coke and Coke Zero, man I hope not.
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    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    Prius v has a lot of the design clues from the Iconic Prius (gen2). Especially, the front looks just like gen2.
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    dustoff003 Blizzard Brigade #003

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    My wife has yet to drive my Prius yet by her own choice. She thought it was ugly when we bought it and still feels the same. I just watched the video with her and she says she likes it and would consider getting one.
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    one cup holder.
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    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North

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    Two. Looks closely. The second is a pop-out by the passenger side vent.
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    I absolutely HATE central instrumentation. That should be in front of the driver. Oh well, I did not like digital display either prior to getting a gen2. Gonna get me one of those(used) when I wear mine out
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    bisco cookie crumbler

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    interesting. so the recognize the need for a second cupholder, but they relagate it to the least convenient spot they can find. meanwhile, they're back to all the inefficient waste of space ahead of the gen II console.
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    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    Had that been available in early 2009, I would own one instead of my Prius. I can't see trading in a perfectly good 2009 Prius for it, but it IS what I wanted.
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    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North

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    Half the ppl here complained about the flying bridge lol. Those should be happy with the v's interior because it takes the openess of the Gen 2 and puts a useful tray at the bottom (it's not limited by height and the side walls are taller so the tray is "deeper").

    Yeah I don't particularly fancy pop-out cupholders either. They never seem stable enough for me. It's ok for the rear since they're usually close to the floor but for something that high, I hope it's deep enough.
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    The interior is generally ... Ugly ... This is a step backwards in my opinion.
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    Actually what I want is Qty 1 Prius v and Qty 1 Prius c. But I will settle for qty 2 Prius Gen III. DId I mention I was picking up Prius #2 tomorrow?
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    congrats! what are you getting and which dealership? are the 10 numbers dwindling?
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    Love that NAV screen!
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    I know what you mean , more room mmmmmm

    My wife drives the Prius and I am back in the pick up, I wonder if the V will give me enough room
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    when toyota released the 3rd gen prius, they talked about making a more commercial prius. while the current one is family orientated.. the V is a step nicer of sorts. it's all a little more flush and built in (the power modes for example) than the 3rd gen.

    i look at this as a vehicle for delivery people, taxi drivers, construction workers not wanting a truck, and families needing a tad bit more room than the current prius. in my mind it's more commercial or grownup in a way. it also eliminates the need to step into a car like the camry once the current prius isn't enough for you... (with better gas mileage...)

    i like the video.. it's nice to see it all without someone yapping in your ear... hehe...

    i feel the hide away cup holders are sufficient. i didn't see it yet expect it to be similar to the style used on the lexus RX hybrids for a while now. it's very sturdy (toyota's won't be as sturdy.. but should still work fine). in the lexus it was in front of the outer vent.. so when you blast A/C.. it keeps water and such cold.
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    mikewithaprius New Member

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    I like it. It'll be a great option for those who for whatever reason think that the Prius is a small car.

    My dad is insistent on having the largest car possible (95% of the time it's just him in it, then sometimes my parents together. I've been trying to plant the idea of them getting this in a year or two since he's stuck on having as big a car as possible for no reason.
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    i'll never get my father out of his 91 continental. he does get 25 mpg on the hwy tho.
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    I think Toyota is on point with this vehicle. Wondering how people will take to the 11.5 s 0 to 60 mph time, but hopefully that's a typo :)

    Was bummed to hear about 2 Leaf owners so far whose optimistic range indicatiors left them stranded a few miles from home. Seem BEV will be for enthusiasts. I think good hybrids like this then PHV's will be best for the mainstream, and Toyota is doing it the best.

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