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Refreshed Front End Design

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Wheezy, Sep 28, 2015.

  1. Wheezy

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    Hi All.

    Wanted to get your opinion on an image I photoshopped together. This is the current design with a revised front end. Let me know your thoughts.

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    It's different?
     
  3. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    The headlights look a bit droopy when paired with the Prius' wedge shaped body.

    It has the Corolla S' front end
     
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    Looks like a Prius with a [modified] Corolla front end. Looks nice and boring (but pleasant). Personally, I have liked the older designs of the Toyotas that recently were face-lifted.

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    I believe Toyota is attempting to make all new Toyotas and Lexuses look like Air Man from the Megaman video games:
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    Not that I don't love my Prius, I absolutely do. I just wish Toyota would calm down on the grill size. I do like the 2012-2015 Prius LB better than the 2010-2011 that preceded it.
     
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    Agreed, well said Kyle. Glad I picked up the 2014 v before they ruined it. :D
     
  6. Dylan Doxey

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    I think that looks good.

    But at a glance, it looks an awful lot like a Honda Insight to me.

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    Regardless, I fully endorse being creative and bold with your modding and don't worry what anyone else thinks.
     
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    This is the car I was hoping to see at the Prius IV unveiling.

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    I should shorten the wheelbase a little. I also forgot the EV charging port.
     
  9. Dylan Doxey

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    Photoshopping is not one of my usual things, but this has been fun.

    Thanks for the sweet idea @Wheezy .

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    I hope some influential Toyota execs see this.
     
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    I not a big fan of the devil eared headlights....yuch...its not a game changer but I'm glad I got the gen 3 because gen4 is a total Wth happen to the front and rear...looks like the front is trying to hard to be different almost like a decepticon and the back was done to be a Autobot...too gimmicky...
     
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    agreed. I see no modding opportunities that seem worthwhile either. I enjoy baking headlights and I cant imagine the Gen 4 one fitting great. But then again, the Prius modding community is a very small percentage of the worldwide total who actually only buy it for the fuel economy. So in Toyota's eyes, it could be ok to single us out.

    edit: just realized your photoshop GSport was a 2 door! Im all up for that! The shipping cost of the front bumper would be a lot better too, so more GenIII modders have more affordable access to it :) but then again, you wouldnt be as unique >.<
     
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    That's right, a two door sport EV.
    I also lowered the roofline a bit. Kind of feels like an early CRX profile.