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where does the name PRIUS come from?

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Sophia, Oct 13, 2011.

  1. Sophia

    Sophia New Member

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    Just wondering if someone knew?

    Toyota has a car called Venza out right now and I find it really hard to imagine they call it the same thing in Japan, bc the japanese language does not have a V sound they pronounce it as BENZA which means TOILET SEAT.

    Is the prius called prius in japan as well?
     
    #1 Sophia, Oct 13, 2011
  2. efusco

    efusco Moderator Emeritus
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    Prius is Prius everywhere. It means To go Before or Go Before in Latin
     
    #2 efusco, Oct 13, 2011
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