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Toyota Teases NS4 Concept Advanced Plug-In Hybrid

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Sergiospl, Dec 20, 2011.

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    Toyota | Toyota to Debut Advanced Plug-In Hybrid Concept and Prius c at 2012 North American International Auto Show
     
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    what the heck is that? A baby in a basket?
     
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    It wouldn't be that shape-shifting plasma-sided goofy plug-in concept phone-car concept, would it?
     
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    Its a light. with part of the body and bumper.
     
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    Can't wait to find out more about it. I wonder if it'll be the next gen PiP.
     
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    I am guessing that either the current Prius is going upscale since there is now a Prius c or a bigger/more expensive vehicle will be added to the Prius line.

    I am also guessing more than 40 miles on a charge for the obvious reason, and also Toyota used the word "Advanced".
     
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    Here's a larger image and video preview of the NS4 at MotorTrend:
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    NS4 VIDEO: http://wot.motortrend.com/toyota-ns4-plug-in-hybrid-video-reveals-tech-and-style-152927.html

    I'm assuming the NS4 is a Toyota and the LF-LC is a Lexus.

    Lexus shows full-frontal of LF-LC Hybrid Sport Coupe concept | 2011 Detroit auto show - CNET Reviews

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    Tantalizing!
     
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    More like tittalating.:cheer2:
     
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    Yea, can't wait to find out more details. Perhaps, it'll have the gen propulsion system (THS III). THS II = HSD.
     
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    Good point! When we consider everything Toyota has today, and now they say something "Advanced" is coming, they definitely have my attention.
     
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    NS4 Plug-in, eh? I don't suppose there's any chance it's a low drag, small bodied, pickup.
    :eek:hwell:

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    I think it may be the long ago rumored prius coupe. maybe build in on the prius c chasis, but make it a 2+2 with room for the battery. It would be cool if they used that bigger battery in a modified drive with better acceleration in sport mode.:D
     
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    Like all concept vehicles, looks to spaceship. Real car will be way more down to earth. I don't mind the exterior styling, though.
     
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    Toyota | Toyota Reveals NS4 Advanced Plug-In Hybrid Concept

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    "The NS4 concept is a dedicated plug-in hybrid, separate from the Prius family, designed with future mobility requirements in mind."


    So, it will not be a Prius.
    With that, what the heck could we expect for the "regular" Prius, since it is "more advanced than the others" by definition? :)
     
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