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2016 Prius, think its ugly? unfashionable?

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by HRPOWER, Sep 21, 2016.

  1. HRPOWER

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    Because an idiot reviewer said it was ugly, I decided it was my turn to review it!


     
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    :( cannot view it because you have used music not licensed in Germany and it is therefore blocked.... :((
    Can you make a version without music please? Or store it sonewhere where it is accessible without GEMA censoring it? Thank you :)
     
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    Nice video, but somewhat hard to grasp the driver sitting in the passenger spot. I guess Japan is that way too, so perhaps Gen4 appeals to the right side of the brain.
     
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    So hang on, that's you in the video? Very well done, funny, droll, all that Brit stuff! (y)
     
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    Yes, that is me, so you know who you are trolling :) I like to share on forums to spread the love.

    Sorry about Germany I am so sorry. But the time for re cutting. It was Hall and Oates.. Wonder what they have against Germany?
     
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    Well done. Loved it.
     
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    I want to watch it! Where is the missing link? What terms do I search for at YouTube?
     
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    Very nice!
     
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    I seem to have a problem with Apple Safari and imbedded YT videos here on this site. Those that replied with the video attached will play the video but show half screen When I expand the window, it plays fine.

    Brilliant! Lovely!

    In any case after all that falderal, I love your video, HRPOWER! Nearly all the gear heads hate this car. I also love how you talk to the car and look straight on to what I call the Toyota smile (the only design element that I feel distracts from the otherwise angular look of the front end.)

    All too many people have made fun of the spaceship look and feel or called it the storm trooper look Some have said that the head unit looks like Darth Vader.... all science fiction themes. I love self deprecating humor so I'm rolling with it. I designed two black license plate frames with white lettering made to custom order.

    The front reads:
    Top line: STARFLEET
    Bottom line: Survey (starfleet icon graphic) Vehicle

    The back end reads:
    Top line: My Other Ride Is A
    Bottom line: Colonial Viper

    I'm sure that 99.99 percent of the population will not have any clue what these things are. But one or two may get the joke. Those are the people I want to meet!
     
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    i'm just glad someone finally started a prius style thread.
     
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    Ha ha thanks Michelle for the eloquence. The ugly remarks from journalists p*** me off - what a cheap shot and besides, I think the car looks amazingly cool actually. Glad you found HR in a Car on the Tube - and had a look.
    I think it looks like a Praying Mantis...google Praying Mantis Face
     
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    Love the video! I don't understand the people that pan the looks of new Prius. We upgraded from a 2010 and the 2016 is so much better in overall styling and interior quality, not to mention the fuel mileage. My only regret is not getting the model with park assist and DRCC.
     
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    Nice review! Except for the statement that was repeated many times, that everything is free. It is true only if you buy Four with all the packages. Otherwise none of those things is free. But even if you add this disclosure, don't forget to say that in this case the spare tire is not free. You will have to work for it.
     
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    Maybe the British models have more standard equipment, but yeah it's "free" only in that the cost is embedded in base price, not optional.
     
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    That was hilarious. subscribed.
     
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    Base model in UK has a lot as standard (it was one of the things that suprised - and delighted - me when I was looking!)

    Here's base model spec in UK (known as Prius "Active" edition)
    https://www.toyota.co.uk/carconfig/pdf/1XfmR6Y
     
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    Well I guess it is a little too late for me to decide it is ugly...

    There are plenty of cars that are ugly, just off the top of my head...

    Pontiac Aztec
    Honda Element
    Nissan Cube
    Kia Soul
    Ford Flex
    Mercedes G550

    Ah I have to google the rest...

    Anyway, a lot of people hate the rear of the Prius, while I don't think it is a highlight of styling, I think it is very functional...it works, for me anyway.
     
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    Why is Juke not on that list? That's uglier than the Cube.
     
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    Thanks Grape.
    Ha Yes the JUKE!
    HAHA NISSAN CUBE hahahah - no I like that one. Whats the cactus one - thats odd. Tesla now THATS UGLY! :)
     
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    Oh yeah, didn't think of that one..

    I say call the Prius ugly... I got 77.5 MPG on the way to work this morning and there is a "gas crisis" here in the south east...So I'll be the last one to laugh when I go 650 miles on $20...
     
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